As AI becomes deeply embedded in research and scholarly workflows, trust, transparency, and governance become essential. Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has earned the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management System, placing it among …
"200"
On May 20, 2023, Paperpal, the AI writing assistant for researchers providing academic translation, language correction, and technical compliance checks, registered its 200,000th user. This significant milestone was reached a mere eight weeks after Paperpal’s global user base breached the 100,000 mark in March 2023. This rapid growth can be …
The rise in the number of AI writing tools currently available have also increased the demand for AI content detection tools. Universities and other academic institutions are increasingly using AI detectors to check for AI-generated content in students’ submissions to ensure originality in their work and support responsible AI use. AI detectors are software tools that scan text for predictable word patterns and sentence structure to identify content as AI-generated or human-written. However, while these tools are becoming more popular in academic workflows, the results should be interpreted carefully and alongside human review. …
You’re finally ready to submit the manuscript you’ve spent months or years on. Yet, as the final submission deadline creeps closer, a familiar wave of anxiety sets in. “Was my phrasing academic enough for a top-tier journal?”; “Did I miss a citation and risk a plagiarism flag?”; “Will the editor …
The growing popularity of AI abstract generators reflects a larger challenge in academic publishing: getting research noticed. Every year, an estimated 3-5 million research papers are published worldwide,1 and with so much research competing for attention, most papers get no more than a few seconds of a reader’s time. In …
Most journals screen submissions using systems like iThenticate before editorial review, with editors reviewing the resulting similarity report rather than the raw text itself. A plagiarism checker for research papers can help avoid unintended overlap before editorial screening. A free plagiarism checker tool catches overlap during drafting, instead of only at submission when revisions are harder. Plagiarism checkers compare your text …
AI tools are becoming a core part of how assignments are researched, written, and submitted. From generating ideas and summarizing papers to managing references and improving writing quality, the right AI tools can significantly reduce effort while improving outcomes. However, not all AI tools are built for academic use. Students …
Every student knows the feeling: you’ve spent hours writing an essay, you think it’s good, and then a nagging thought creeps in. Did I phrase that too well? Will my teacher think I used AI? It’s a strange new anxiety, pushing students toward AI essay checkers not just to fix errors but to ensure peace of mind before they …
Reference managers like Mendeley have been popular for decades, but many academics are now exploring Mendeley alternatives to make the most of improved features and greater efficiency. Reference managers are needed to efficiently collect, organize, cite, and share academic sources. They ensure compliance with diverse style guides like APA, MLA, …
Writing an essay in 2026 isn’t easy. Between research, deadlines, formatting rules, and the pressure to sound academically strong, even the most prepared students hit writer’s block. Whether you’re in high school or pursuing a postgraduate degree, essay writing can quickly become overwhelming. Today, students using AI to write essays isn’t unusual, it’s becoming the norm. From generating outlines to refining arguments, …
