Welcome to the first edition of The Integra Brief, a roundup of highlights from Integra, showcasing how we’re helping scholarly publishers scale with integrity, embrace innovation, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. From AI to accessibility, we’re sharing how we’re helping publishers move forward with confidence and clarity.
Integra at SSP 2025
Integra was proud to return as an exhibitor and a diamond sponsor at the SSP 2025 Annual Meeting in Baltimore. The event was a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and showcase how our AI-led solutions are helping publishers meet today’s challenges with speed, integrity, and purpose.
Integra Wins Gold at SSP EPIC Award
We’re proud to share that Integra was awarded the Gold EPIC Award in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Implementation category at SSP 2025. Presented during the annual meeting, this recognition honors our continued efforts to build ethically grounded, environmentally conscious publishing solutions—and our commitment to driving real, lasting impact in the industry.
The All New Integra Website Is Live
We’ve redesigned our digital front door to reflect the evolving needs of the publishing community. It’s faster, clearer, and crafted with you in mind, packed with tools, insights, and purpose-built solutions addressing the evolving challenges of publishers. Take a tour and see how we are bringing AI-driven innovation to the front and center.
For a comprehensive view of our offerings tailored to journal publishers, visit: Solutions for Scholarly Journals.
Integra at ISMTE Workshop
Integra was proud to sponsor and participate in the ISMTE European Workshop: Achieving an Effective Editorial Office in the Age of Misinformation, held alongside the 18th EASE Conference in Oslo and online.
Our team led a high-impact session titled “Editorial Integrity at Scale: Smarter Screening in the Age of Misinformation.” The session explored how editorial offices can respond to emerging challenges with technology-enabled, integrity-focused solutions tailored to today’s publishing landscape.
As part of the discussion on effective editorial office screening, we showcased how Integra —, through our AI-powered platform, AuthorPilot —, is helping journals strengthen safeguards while maintaining editorial quality and efficiency.
The talk was delivered by Abdul Hakkim, Senior Manager, Peer Review & Research Integrity Services at Integra.
Leadership Update: Welcome Ram Prakash
We’re excited to welcome Ram Prakash as Senior Vice President, Technology Services. With deep experience across enterprise platforms and digital transformation, Ram brings strategic vision to Integra’s technology roadmap as we build future-ready tools for scholarly publishing.
Integra Joins PAAG Charter
Integra is proud to join the Publishing Accessibility Action Group (PAAG) Charter, reaffirming our commitment to digital publishing that’s inclusive by design. As accessibility becomes central to quality publishing, we’re doubling down on tools and practices that make content available to all.
Now Live: AuthorPilot Microsite
Explore the capabilities of AuthorPilot, Integra’s AI-powered manuscript screening platform. From pre-peer review triage to integrity validation and post-acceptance checks, this site provides a full look at how AuthorPilot supports editorial teams streamline operations while preserving editorial oversight.
Now Live: Accessibility Microsite
Accessibility isn’t an add-on; it’s a core pillar of quality publishing. Our new Accessibility Microsite brings together actionable resources, frameworks, and tools to help publishers create born-accessible and digitally inclusive content. Whether you’re optimizing for screen readers, meeting compliance standards, or redesigning user experiences, this site supports your journey toward truly inclusive publishing
Missed Our Webinar? Watch It On-Demand
Our recent webinar, “AI-Assisted Manuscript Screening – A Game Changer for Editorial Teams,” spotlighted AuthorPilot, Integra’s AI-powered manuscript screening platform. Designed to support editorial teams, AuthorPilot streamlines triage, performs robust integrity checks, and ensures post-acceptance readiness, enhancing both quality and efficiency across the publishing workflow.
If you missed the live session, the on-demand webinar, including a brief demo of AuthorPilot, is now available at the link above.
Two New Articles by Ashutosh Ghildiyal in The Scholarly Kitchen
We’re excited to share two insightful guest articles by Ashutosh Ghildiyal, Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Integra, now published in The Scholarly Kitchen.
Gatekeepers of Trust: Reaffirming the Publisher’s Role in Service of the Reader: In an era defined by scale and complexity, this piece calls on publishers to recommit to their fundamental purpose: serving the reader with integrity, credibility, and trust. Ashutosh explores how publishers can evolve their role as stewards of the scholarly record and uphold trust as a core tenet of their mission.
Beyond Efficiency: Reclaiming Creativity and Wellbeing in the Age of AI: As AI continues to transform scholarly publishing, this article presents a forward-looking perspective—viewing AI not merely as a tool for efficiency, but as a powerful enabler of creative thinking and cognitive wellbeing. Ashutosh advocates for a human-centered approach that leverages AI to enhance judgment, safeguard editorial quality, and elevate the work of publishing professionals.
Maintaining Standards Through Scalable Integrity Solutions
Peer review is the foundation of trust in scholarly publishing, and maintaining its integrity at scale is more critical than ever. Integra’s Peer Review and Research Integrity Services provide expert-led solutions to detect misconduct, manage screening workflows, and uphold ethical publishing practices, giving editors confidence and control.
Explore Our Peer Review & Research Integrity Services
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