As the year edges toward the holiday season, most academics look forward to a well-earned break. Yet for many, this quieter period is also the perfect opportunity to revisit unfinished manuscripts, polish drafts, and set the foundation for a stronger writing routine in the year ahead. If you’re among the …
AI is now intertwined with everything we do in academia—research, peer review, publishing, and even learning. While many have embraced its possibilities, others are still navigating questions around ethics, integrity, intellectual property, and accountability. These conversations are shaping the future of global research, and your perspective is essential. To capture …
Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a global technology leader offering AI-driven and expert solutions for the scholarly publishing community, has announced a partnership with the American Physical Society (APS) to automate technical checks in APS’ editorial workflow through Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk, an AI-powered submission readiness solution developed by CACTUS. Traditionally, …
Academic research has never been more demanding or competitive, with over 5 million academic articles being published annually as of 2022. Manually reviewing literature to find the most relevant information can be tedious, error-prone, and inefficient. For instance, missing a critical study can seriously compromise the foundation of your entire …
Completing a thesis is a major milestone, but turning it into a publishable research paper is a different challenge altogether. Many researchers struggle with condensing a long, descriptive thesis into a clear, concise manuscript that meets journal standards. To help you bridge this gap, we’re thrilled to announce the …
AI has rapidly become part of academic research — from literature reviews to manuscript writing but with its growing use comes a pressing question: Are researchers being transparent about their use of AI tools? A recent analysis reveals that over 75% of authors using AI fail to disclose it, even …
AI tools have revolutionized the way researchers work, making academic writing and research more efficient than ever. But with these advantages comes a new challenge: AI hallucinations — confidently presented but factually incorrect outputs. Our 2025 Paperpal survey revealed that 63% of academics using AI in their research workflows are …
Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), has partnered with Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) to bring advanced AI-driven research support tools to its academic community. As Indonesia intensifies its efforts toward research excellence and global recognition, this association comes at a pivotal moment. The collaboration aims to equip UNHAS researchers …
Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a global technology company offering AI-driven and expert solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has announced a partnership with Emerald Publishing to provide enhanced author support services through the ChronosHub platform. This collaboration broadens the assistance available to authors publishing with Emerald by enabling smooth access to …
The adoption of AI in academic writing is a reality, but its use is accompanied by real anxiety. What constitutes “AI assistance” and what are the chances of it being deemed “misconduct”? When does using AI tip into something journals reject? And how do you stay ethical, transparent, and safe …
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