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The Integra Brief | February 2026 Edition

The Integra Brief | February 2026 Edition

Meet Integra at Booth 5D109

If you’re heading to London Book Fair 2026, come meet the Integra team at Booth 5D109. We’ll be sharing how our services and AI-powered platforms help publishers move faster, manage growing content volumes, and maintain clear, connected workflows across editorial, production, and delivery, without losing control or consistency.

Join Our Panel on 10 March (15:00–15:30), Tech Theatre

We’ll be hosting a panel discussion: ‘2026 and Beyond: Human + AI in Scholarly Editorial Workflows’ featuring editorial leaders from Taylor & Francis, PLOS, and Frontiers, moderated by Bart Loevens, with Suresh Kumar N P representing Integra.

Want to set up time with us during the fair?


Integra has been Certified as a Great Place To Work® for 2026, marking the second consecutive year we’ve earned this recognition. This certification is based entirely on employee feedback, a reflection of the trust, collaboration, and people-first culture that define how we work. This recognition belongs to every Integrite who contributes to an environment where individuals feel respected, empowered, and supported. Backed by the global authority on workplace culture, this milestone reinforces something we believe deeply: sustainable innovation begins with a culture of trust.

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Integra marked Campus20, celebrating 20 years of our Puducherry headquarters, a space that has powered growth for thousands of careers since it opened in 2006.

From employees who found their first organized-sector opportunity here (many from nearby towns and villages), to the architects, engineers, construction partners, and the teams that keep the campus running every day. During the event, we also launched our corporate video which traces Integra’s story from the earliest days in 1994, when ambition outpaced resources, to the steady growth that followed.

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Integra is heading to SXSW EDU 2026, and Greg Simmons (VP, Business Development) will be in Austin this March to connect with the educators, publishers, and EdTech innovators shaping what learning becomes next.

Our focus is practical: helping education content and platforms evolve responsibly, so AI improves access and outcomes rather than widening gaps. From AI-ready content engineering to accessibility-first digital design and scalable production across formats, we support teams building learning experiences that work for every learner.

📍Planning to attend? Book a 1:1 with Greg.

📧 Email us at connect@integra.co.in to schedule a meeting.


Webinar Spotlight


Our webinar, The Editorial Office of the Future, brought together leaders from the American Society for Nutrition, Canadian Science Publishing, and A&M Editorial Solutions for a candid discussion on what editorial teams must build now to stay credible and trusted by 2030. The conversation went beyond “AI adoption” to what really matters: governance, integrity-first workflows, reviewer sustainability, and designing systems where automation supports judgment, not replaces it.

If you missed it, you can still view the recording:

Watch Now


At the CSE Virtual Sponsor Spotlight, Suresh Parandhaman (VP, Publishing Solutions & Pre-Sales) led a practical walkthrough of EditorialPilot, showing how integrity checks can be embedded earlier, how screening can scale, and how editorial teams can stay in control even as automation increases.

Watch the Demo


Editor’s Corner: Notes from the Editor


In Episode 8, Meera pauses over a manuscript decision, even as confident recommendations pile up in her inbox. What starts as a flicker of self-doubt becomes a sharper realization: editorial systems can either amplify uncertainty or support good judgment.

📖 Read the latest episode →


Service Spotlight


AI-supported learning systems rely on structured evidence, not just powerful models. Yet most assessment banks lack machine-readable readability controls, reasoning chains, and rubric structures.

Our latest whitepaper introduces the Readability–Reasoning–Rubrics (3R) Framework, a practical methodology for transforming legacy assessment assets into AI-ready evidence.

Explore Now


Is rapid expansion into non-English markets possible without compromising academic accuracy? Integra recently delivered a multilingual localization content review program covering 1.1 million words in an accelerated cycle with governed linguistic validation. AI-assisted translation combined with native-language subject matter review is changing the economics of multilingual publishing.

Read Case Study


Insights from Integra Experts


In a new Scholarly Kitchen guest post, Ashutosh Ghildiyal (VP, Growth & Strategy at Integra) along with Gareth Dyke and Maria Machado argues that science communication is shifting from “promotion” to strategic infrastructure, a way for publishers to stay relevant amid misinformation, new stakeholder expectations, and business-model pressure.

The piece lays out how publishers can build multi-format communication ecosystems that extend impact, support evidence-based decisions, and open new value streams, without diluting rigor.

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In this Scholarly Kitchen piece, Ashutosh Ghildiyal (VP, Growth & Strategy at Integra) along with Holly Koppel, argues that impostor feelings aren’t solved by “more credentials,” but by learning to stand in uncertainty without letting it shrink your voice.  For leaders navigating shifting business models, AI, and evolving norms, the message lands: uncertainty is part of the job, and often the starting point for better judgment, more authentic leadership, and smarter change.

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Academic book publishing is hitting an inflection point: presses want faster cycles and multi-format outputs, but they can’t trade away rigor. This piece argues that the winning model is AI as an accelerator and enhancer, speeding routine production work while protecting editorial judgment and subject expertise. It also spotlights the real workflow shift underway: moving from linear, print-era pipelines to XML-first, collaborative production (BITS 2.0 and beyond), where structured content becomes the source of truth for accessibility, reuse, and future-ready delivery.

The Integra Brief | January 2026 Edition

The Integra Brief | January 2026 Edition

From the Editor’s Desk

A new year doesn’t just mark the passage of time. It sets direction.

For the publishing industry, this is a period of both opportunity and challenge. Rapid change, increasing complexity, and heightened expectations around quality, integrity, and efficiency continue to reshape how we work.

At Integra, 2026 is about moving forward with clarity and intent. Not only scaling solutions, but deepening trust. Not just responding to change, but helping shape it through deep domain expertise, dependable capacity, and a strong commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.

Our focus this year is on what matters most. Supporting our partners through these challenging times, strengthening integrity across the publishing ecosystem, and helping the communities we serve become more resilient and future-ready.

As always, we value the trust you place in us and are grateful to be on this journey together.

Team Integra


In This Issue

  • Integra at CSE’s January Spotlight
  • Recap: The Editorial Office of the Future Webinar
  • London Book Fair 2026 – Meet us there
  • Service Spotlight: Translation & ELT Services
  • Notes from the Editor – Episode 7

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On January 28, Integra will be featured in the Council of Science Editors Virtual Sponsor Spotlight. During this session, we will showcase EditorialPilot, our AI-powered manuscript screening and integrity check tool designed to support editorial teams with quality, integrity, and scalability.

We look forward to sharing how EditorialPilot is helping publishers strengthen editorial decision-making while managing growing volume and complexity.

👉 Register here →


Our first webinar of the year brought together publishing leaders from the American Society for Nutrition, Canadian Science Publishing, and A&M Editorial Solutions for a candid discussion on building ethical, efficient, and scalable editorial systems.

The conversation covered everything from AI integration and reviewer engagement to what’s next for hybrid editorial teams, and saw strong engagement from editorial leaders worldwide.

📽️ Missed it? Catch the recording here: Watch Now →

Read the recap


Integra will be at the London Book Fair (March 10–12) at booth #5D109, and we’re bringing big conversations with us, from AI-powered workflows to inclusive education content.

Join us on March 10 at 3:00 PM for a 30-minute session on: “2026 and Beyond: Human + AI in Scholarly Editorial Workflows.” We’ll explore what hybrid editorial systems look like in practice, and how to build workflows that are smart, scalable, and grounded in trust.

📍Planning to attend? Book a 1:1 with our leadership team or join our panel discussion with industry leaders.

📧 Email us at connect@integra.co.in to schedule a meeting.


Service Spotlight


Publishing multilingual content shouldn’t mean trading quality for speed. Integra’s AI-assisted translation service helps publishers localize content quickly, while our expert review process ensures it lands with clarity, accuracy, and context.

From complex STEM manuscripts to education materials, we combine machine-generated drafts with domain specific linguistic review, catching nuance, correcting drift, and ensuring consistency across languages.

👉 Explore the Service →


From primary to professional English, today’s ELT content needs to be local, digital, and pedagogically sound. Integra’s full-service ELT/ELL publishing solutions help publishers create, adapt, and scale language programs across markets, without compromising quality or agility.

From curriculum alignment and digital production to AI-ready content and accessibility compliance, our hybrid model supports end-to-end execution, with creativity, precision, and speed.

👉 Explore ELT Services →


Editor’s Corner: Notes from the Editor


In Episode 7, Meera reimagines the editorial office not as a machine for deadlines, but as a system of clarity and trust. Automation supports judgment. Signals replace noise. Integrity is built in. And calm becomes a leadership choice.

📖 Read the latest episode →


Insights from Integra Experts


In this article, Piyush Bhartiya, Senior Vice President, Key Account Management at Integra, explores how AI is moving from experimentation to meaningful impact across the publishing ecosystem. Part of a thought leadership series by Integra experts, the piece highlights how publishers can cut through the noise and apply AI with clarity, responsibility, and purpose.

Read the full article


How do you scale an editorial operation without losing its soul? This article breaks down what it takes, from AI-led screening to smarter, human-in-the-loop workflows that balance trust and efficiency.

👉 Read the Blog →


Modular, inclusive, AI-ready. As classrooms evolve, so must content. Here’s how publishers can rethink structure, design, and delivery for the next generation of learning environments.

👉 Explore the Insight →


We would love to hear your thoughts. What did you find most interesting in this issue of The Integra Brief?

Write to us at connect@integra.co.in or drop up a comment.

The Integra Brief | December 2025 Edition

The Integra Brief | December 2025 Edition

From the Editor’s Desk

This time of year provides an opportunity to reflect on the past and consider the path ahead.

At Integra, 2025 has been a year of momentum and meaning. We pushed boundaries through AI innovation, strengthened our commitment to editorial integrity, and deepened partnerships with organizations shaping the future of publishing and education.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We wish you a restful, hopeful, and inspiring close to the year.

– Team Integra


In This Issue

  • Recognition from Great Place to Work®: Best Workplaces in IT & BPM
  • Highlights from STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2025
  • Research Integrity in Publishing: Key Webinar Insights
  • CSE Virtual Sponsor Spotlight
  • Upcoming Webinar: The Editorial Office of the Future
  • Comic Series: Notes from the Editor

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We are proud to close 2025 with another important milestone. Integra has been recognized among India’s Best Workplaces in IT & BPM 2025 by Great Place to Work® India.

This recognition reflects the culture we have built together, one grounded in trust, collaboration, and innovation, where people are empowered to drive progress. To every team member, thank you for helping make Integra not only a great place to work, but also a great place to grow.

Read the Press Release


Integra has partnered with SciScore to integrate automated methods, rigor, and transparency checks into EditorialPilot, enabling earlier, more consistent assessment of methods reporting within editorial workflows.

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Integra recently hosted a live panel titled Research Integrity in Action: Finding the Right Balance in Editorial Decision-Making.

Leaders from Frontiers, SAGE Publishing, the American Chemical Society, and Springer Nature shared candid perspectives and forward-looking approaches to balancing human judgment with machine intelligence.

Missed the session? The full recording is available here


What will the editorial office look like in five years, and what should it become?

Join us this January for a forward-looking session that reimagines the editorial office, where automation meets accountability and where people, not just platforms, remain at the center of trust.

We will be joined by leaders from the American Society for Nutrition, Canadian Science Publishing, and A&M Editorial Solutions for a candid discussion on building editorial workflows that are ethical, efficient, and future-ready.

Register Now


On January 28, Integra will be featured in the Council of Science Editors (CSE) Virtual Sponsor Spotlight. The session will showcase EditorialPilot, Integra’s AI-powered manuscript screening tool designed to support editorial teams in managing quality, integrity, and scale.

Learn about the event details


Integra’s Vice President of Business Development for Europe, Bart Loevens, attended the STM Innovation & Integrity Days in London, where global publishers and research leaders came together to discuss the future of research integrity.

Key themes included deeper collaboration between publishers and institutions, advances in detecting image and data manipulation, and the growing role of digital identity in scholarly communication.

Read More


Insights & Ideas


In a recent article published on EditorsCafé, Ashutosh Ghildiyal, Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Integra, examines why preprints should be viewed as a structural evolution in scholarly communication rather than a threat to journals. Against the backdrop of rising integrity challenges, the article argues that preprints can improve transparency, enable earlier scrutiny, and accelerate knowledge sharing, while reinforcing the essential role of journals.

Read the article


AI tools are now deeply embedded in educational practice, but their impact depends on content that is well structured and pedagogically sound. Machines can extend instruction, but they do not design it. This article examines the growing disconnect between rapidly evolving pedagogical approaches and outdated content models, and outlines what publishers can do to address it.

Read the blog


As AI enters everyday instruction, this blog unpacks why true innovation depends not just on delivery, but on content that’s pedagogically structured for intelligent systems to use.

Read the blog


In the second part of our Beyond the Page series, Ashutosh Ghildiyal, Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Integra, explores how publishers can move beyond being content providers to become ecosystem builders, designing learning experiences that are modular, connected, and future ready.

Read the blog


In his latest article, Bart Loevens, Vice President of Business Development for Europe at Integra, reflects on how European publishers are turning disruption into direction through stronger AI governance, open science initiatives, accessibility, and strategic collaboration.

Read the article


Service Spotlight


Integra’s Digital Course Assembly service helps educators transform static content into rich, interactive learning experiences, quickly and at scale. From mapping learning outcomes to structuring modules and building platform-ready outputs, our team brings instructional design, editorial expertise, and tech integration together, so your content does more than inform. It engages.

Explore the service


Journal publishers working with complex STEM content know that LaTeX is not optional. It is essential. At Integra, we have expanded our end-to-end LaTeX capabilities with a fully automated LaTeX-to-XML conversion service that delivers both speed and accuracy.

From equations and references to macros and metadata, our machine-driven workflows produce structured JATS, NLM, BITS, or custom XML, ready for seamless integration into your editorial and production systems. The result is faster turnaround, reduced manual effort, and consistently high-quality outputs across formats. Built for publishers who need scale and efficiency without sacrificing precision.

Learn more


In the latest episode of Notes from the Editor, Meera steps into a new role, one that goes beyond safeguarding integrity to reshaping how it is understood.

“The Reckoning” presents research integrity as a shared and evolving commitment, where transparency is a strength and vigilance becomes part of the culture. Meera emerges as a bridge between technology and trust, guiding her team with both courage and clarity.

Read the comic


We’d love to hear your thoughts, what topics would you like to see in The Integra Brief? Leave us a comment, drop us a note, or just say hello.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Integra! 🎄✨

The Integra Brief | November 2025 Edition

The Integra Brief | November 2025 Edition

From the Editor’s Desk

“November was all about strengthening the foundation, of trust, of inclusion, and of collaboration. In this issue, we highlight the milestones, ideas, and voices advancing research integrity, AI ethics, and inclusive leadership across publishing.”

— Ashutosh Ghildiyal, VP – Growth & Strategy


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Integra has officially joined the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). It’s more than a badge, it’s a reaffirmation of the values we bring to every client partnership: transparency, accountability, and integrity from submission to publication.

Read more


We’re excited to welcome Atul Nigam as our new Senior Vice President – Operations.

Atul brings deep experience in scaling operations, leading transformation, and driving cross-functional excellence in large global teams. His leadership will play a key role as we continue to grow and deliver integrated solutions across content, education, and publishing.

Meet Atul →


On November 24, we hosted a live panel titled Research Integrity in Action: Finding the Right Balance in Editorial Decision-Making. The live session asked: What will research integrity look like by 2030?

Leaders from Frontiers, SAGE Publishing, the American Chemical Society, and Springer Nature joined Integra to explore how human judgment and AI can work together to uphold ethical publishing standards. We saw incredible engagement from publishing leaders around the world, proving just how vital this conversation is to the future of editorial workflows

Missed it? You can still catch the full recording here: 👉 Watch the Recording →


Integra has been honored in the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) and Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI) 2025 rankings by Avtar & Seramount. These recognitions reaffirm our long-standing commitment to building a workplace where inclusion and equity are lived values, not just goals.

Read the full announcement


Launched under the leadership of Co-founder Anu Sriram, WInGS 2.0 marks a bold evolution of the Women at Integra: Growth and Success initiative. With renewed focus on mentorship, advocacy, and cross-gender allyship, WInGS 2.0 strengthens our inclusive culture and aligns with the values that earned us GPTW, BCWI, and MICI recognition.

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Community Engagement


At the ISMTE Asia-Pacific 2025 Advisory Council Event, Abdul Hakkim, Head of Peer Review Services at Integra, presented “From Human Judgment to AI-Augmented Oversight”, a grounded look at how AI can elevate editorial decision-making without compromising ethics.

Ashutosh Ghildiyal, VP, Growth & Strategy, also led two expert panels exploring the future of peer review and the balance between automation and accountability. The message was clear: Integrity and innovation can, and must, coexist.


Insights & Ideas


Judith Rob, AVP – Content Services, offers an insider look at how publishers can stay competitive in one of the world’s most complex markets.

👉 Read the Post →


Our new whitepaper introduces a fresh approach to AI-integrated assessment design that doesn’t sacrifice human-centered learning. Perfect for education teams rethinking their strategy.

👉 Download the Whitepaper →


Forget the buzzwords, this Science Editor piece “Ethics and AI in Scholarly Publishing: A First-Principles Approach” takes a first-principles approach to designing AI systems that support, not undermine, editorial judgment. A timely read for anyone working with (or worried about) AI in peer review.

👉 Explore the Article →


In The Scholarly Kitchen, Integra’s article “A Systems Approach to Research Publishing: From Fragmentation to Cohesion” explores how publishers can move beyond isolated fixes and adopt a more holistic, systems thinking approach. The piece emphasizes the need for cross-ecosystem collaboration, among publishers, platforms, and researchers, to build workflows that scale with trust, not just speed.

👉 Read the Post →


Editor’s Corner: Notes from the Editor


In this issue’s comic strip, Meera faces a quiet breakdown in peer review, a reviewer who’s blocking progress rather than building it. The Gatekeeper is a reminder that the peer review process isn’t just about catching flaws, it’s about opening doors for better research.

Read the comic strip


Service Spotlight


From textbooks to training programs, managing image rights and text permissions can slow down even the most efficient content teams. At Integra, we’ve built a more structured, scalable way to handle it, so publishers can stay focused on publishing, not paperwork. Whether you’re producing courseware, journals, or books, this approach helps simplify compliance without slowing your team down.

👉 Learn more →


We’d love to hear your thoughts — what topics would you like to see in The Integra Brief?  Leave us a comment.

The Integra Brief | October 2025 Edition

The Integra Brief | October 2025 Edition

We’re honored to be featured in the Hall of Fame of the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) 2025, having been recognized in 9 out of 10 editions to date. This distinction reflects our long-standing commitment to equity, opportunity, and impact.

We’re equally proud to be named an Exemplar of Inclusion in the Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI) 2025, with a strong Inclusion Index score between 55–74%. This recognition spans gender, generational, regional, and disability inclusion, reinforcing that progress at Integra is intentional, measurable, and inclusive by design.

👉 Read the full announcement →


We’re proud to announce that EditorialPilot has won the Excellence in Best Industry AI Application Award (2025) from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a national recognition of what our publishing partners already know: this platform is a game changer.

EditorialPilot isn’t just another AI tool, it’s a purpose-built editorial command center that helps publishers spot image manipulation, manage reviewer fatigue, and enforce integrity across every stage of peer review. It adapts to your workflow, scales with your needs, and keeps humans at the helm where it matters most.

At a time when trust, speed, and scale are non-negotiable, this award reinforces our belief that AI should elevate editorial teams, not replace them.

👉 See why it stood out →


As AI becomes embedded in publishing, a key question remains: How do we balance automation with editorial judgment?

Join Integra and panelists from ACS, Frontiers, Springer Nature, and SAGE for a live discussion on building ethical, scalable editorial workflows, where AI supports, not replaces, human decisions.

📅 Nov 24, 2025 | 🕑 2–3 PM UK 🎙️ Moderated by Ashutosh Ghildiyal, VP – Growth & Strategy

👉 Register Now


At this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, Integra engaged in deep, future-focused discussions, from the role of AI in scholarly publishing to the evolution of digital learning ecosystems and research integrity frameworks.

These conversations affirmed what drives us at Integra: partnering with publishers to lead through innovation, ethics, and impact.


Ashutosh Ghildiyal, VP of Growth at Integra, delivered a talk titled “Publication Ethics in the Age of AI” as part of the session on Infrastructure and Workflows at the 15th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference on October 10.

Organized and hosted by the Graduate Program in Publishing, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University, the session explored ethics in publishing through a first-principles lens, emphasizing discernment and necessity in AI use. It proposed two guiding principles: use AI only when necessary, and to amplify, not replace, human judgment. The talk highlighted the importance of building ethical infrastructure guided by awareness, restraint, and human oversight for responsible AI-enabled publishing.

🔗 15th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference


At the ISMTE Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference, Abdul Hakkim Sabibulla, Deputy General Manager at Integra, will speak on the evolving role of AI in editorial workflows. Hakkim leads key initiatives at the intersection of editorial operations and research integrity, focusing on integrating AI into publishing systems that support ethical peer review and transparent decision-making.

In addition, Ashutosh Ghildiyal, Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Integra, will be moderating two key sessions on Peer Review and AI during the workshop, bringing together diverse perspectives from across the scholarly publishing community to explore innovation, integrity, and the future of editorial excellence.

Click Here to Register


As part of Peer Review Week 2025, Integra hosted a focused webinar on one of the industry’s most urgent topics: “Peer Review in the Age of AI: From Fatigue to Integrity.”

Moderated by Bart Loevens, the session featured publishing leaders from Taylor & Francis, Frontiers, and ReviewerCredits, who shared actionable insights on how AI can support, not undermine, trust in peer review.

🎯 Key topics included:

  • Balancing automation with human ethics
  • Combatting reviewer fatigue with smarter workflows
  • Embedding integrity into AI-driven editorial systems

If you missed it, there’s still time to tune in and learn from the conversation shaping the future of peer review.

📺 Watch the full recording →


For education publishers, 2026 marks the inflection point where AI moves from pilot to practice. Human-AI collaboration is redefining how courseware gets created, translated, and personalized. This article explores what’s changing: AI-augmented co-production, predictive content analytics, and ethical-by-design frameworks.

Discover how to position your publishing operation for the next era of intelligent content creation.

Read the Full Blog


Successful courseware isn’t just about strong content, it’s about execution. In this blog, we break down what makes or breaks large-scale digital learning initiatives. From managing SMEs and aligning with academic outcomes to scaling production across formats and platforms, Integra’s Program Management Office (PMO) brings strategy, systems, and structure to complex courseware delivery.

If you’re scaling a digital learning program, this is your behind-the-scenes guide.

Read the Full Blog


Featured Service

Creating accessible content shouldn’t come at the cost of time, quality, or complexity. That’s where AltPilot comes in. Built using generative AI, AltPilot enables publishers and EdTech teams to produce high-quality, standards-compliant alt-text for even the most complex visuals, think STEM diagrams, charts, and code blocks.

Unlike one-size-fits-all tools, AltPilot understands nuance. It delivers WCAG and Section 508-compliant alt-text with speed, while maintaining human oversight through a four-step review process.

Learn More About our Accessibility Solutions


In the latest episode of Notes From the Editor, Meera senses something’s off, and follows a quiet instinct that reveals a deeper issue hiding in plain sight.

What begins as a routine peer review assignment turns into something more. It’s a reminder that even in the age of automation, nothing replaces an editor’s intuition.

Read the Comic


Whether it’s AI, accessibility, integrity, or innovation, we’re helping publishing leaders turn complexity into competitive edge. Ready to explore what’s next?

👉 Let’s talk →

The Integra Brief keeps you connected to the innovations, insights, and opportunities shaping your publishing success. Forward this to colleagues who might find it valuable.

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The Integra Brief | September 2025 Edition

The Integra Brief | September 2025 Edition

From a 5-member startup in 1994 to a 2,800-strong global powerhouse, the journey has been anchored in bold innovation and human-first growth. At Connexions 2025, we celebrated more than an anniversary, we honored our people and future.

Puducherry’s Chief Minister recognized Integra’s contribution to employment, education, and tech leadership.

Employees with 25+ years of service were celebrated for building the foundation we stand on today.

What took center stage? How AI, innovation, and values will shape the next chapter.

👉 Read the news


Integra is honoured to be ranked among India’s Top 100 Best Workplaces™ for Women 2025 by Great Place To Work® India. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to building a workplace where inclusion is intentional, and women’s leadership is empowered at every level.

With 54% of our workforce and 25% of our leadership represented by women, this isn’t just an award, it’s a celebration of the people who power our progress every day.

👉 Learn more about our inclusivity journey →


This year’s Peer Review Week, themed “Peer Review in the Age of AI,” sparked critical conversations around trust, recognition, and the evolving balance between human insight and automation in scholarly publishing.

As a supporting organization and steering committee member, Integra proudly celebrated the week by hosting a high-impact webinar on September 16, and the turnout spoke volumes. The scholarly publishing community showed up in force to engage with one of the field’s most pressing topics.

🎙️ Our session, “From Fatigue to Integrity,” brought together leaders from Taylor & Francis, Frontiers, and ReviewerCredits. Moderated by Bart Loevens, the discussion pulled no punches.

Missed the webinar? Watch the recording

Integra also contributed two thought pieces to the global dialogue:

Is It Enough to Say a Journal Is ‘Peer Reviewed’?: In this piece for The Scholarly Kitchen, we explore why the phrase “peer reviewed” no longer guarantees trust, and why journals may soon need to be rated for how well they conduct peer review.  👉 Read here

A Future Without Scholarly Publishers in Peer Review: In this Editors Café article, we unpack the provocative idea of removing publishers from the peer review process entirely—and what the industry stands to lose if that happens. 👉 Read here


We’ve partnered up with ImageTwin to tackle one of publishing’s hardest-to-spot risks: image fraud. Now built into EditorialPilot, this tool flags duplicated, manipulated, or AI-generated images, before they reach reviewers.

👉 Read the news →


We’re headed to Frankfurt Book Fair 2025, and we’d love to meet you there.

📅 October 15–19 📍 Hall 4.0, Stand G64

From AI-powered editorial platforms to scalable production workflows, we’ll be showcasing the solutions that are helping publishers modernize without compromise.

  • Explore the  latest on peer review, accessibility, and digital transformation
  • See EditorialPilot in action
  • Chat with our publishing tech experts
  • Grab a coffee on us and tell us what challenges you’re solving next

👉 Book your meeting now →


Ashutosh Ghildiyal, VP – Growth & Strategy at Integra, will speak at the 15th Ethics in Publishing Conference hosted by George Washington University on October 10th.

His session will address a pressing question in scholarly publishing: not whether to use AI, but how. He will explore the ethical dimensions of AI in editorial and peer review workflows, emphasizing a purposeful, human-centered approach.

👉 Learn more about the conference


At the upcoming ISMTE Asia-Pacific Conference on October 31, Abdul Hakkim will represent Integra to spotlight how AI is reshaping peer review.


Integra’s SVP, Piyush Bhartiya, reflects on his two-decade journey in education publishing, highlighting the seismic shift from print to personalization.

👉 Read the blog


As we enter our 32nd year, our values needed to do more than inspire, they had to lead.

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There’s no shortage of AI hype, but how do you actually implement it responsibly?

Our new whitepaper provides a step-by-step framework to move from curiosity to capability, with a strong ethical foundation.

What’s inside:

  • Risk scenarios and how to avoid them
  • AI use cases that work (and ones that don’t)
  • Governance models for transparency and trust

👉 Download now


In Episode 3 of Notes From the Editor, Meera doesn’t just assign reviewers, she grows them. Faced with a shrinking reviewer pool and rising AI efficiency, she takes a more human route: guiding early-career researchers with encouragement, mentorship, and feedback. Her belief? Good reviewers aren’t found, they’re made.

👉 Read the comic


With over two decades of experience across scholarly publishing, EdTech, and enterprise platforms, Sureshkumar Parandhaman, VP – Publishing Solutions & Pre-Sales, brings the kind of strategic depth that turns vision into action.

👉 Connect with Suresh


Whether it’s AI, accessibility, integrity, or innovation, we’re helping publishing leaders turn complexity into competitive edge. Ready to explore what’s next?

👉 Let’s talk →

The Integra Brief keeps you connected to the innovations, insights, and opportunities shaping your publishing success. Forward this to colleagues who might find it valuable.

Integra: Where your publishing challenges meet their solutions

The Integra Brief | August 2025 Edition

The Integra Brief | August 2025 Edition

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Your editorial teams are juggling more than ever, reviewer fatigue, research fraud detection, AI manuscripts flooding in. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. At this year’s ISMTE Annual Conference, we heard the same challenges echoing from editorial offices worldwide.

The good news? Publishers like you are already turning these challenges into competitive advantages with the right tech-enabled strategies.

As one of the sponsors of this year’s ISMTE Annual Conference – Editors Without Borders: Breaking Silos in a Technological World, Integra proudly supported the keynote session and presented our Peer Review Management services.

We joined global editorial leaders to spotlight practical, tech-enabled strategies for navigating this new normal, showing how publishers can strengthen integrity, efficiency, and trust at scale.


In this episode, Meera the Editor uncovers what the algorithms overlooked, duplicate figures, fake authorship, and citation padding, reinforcing the case for smarter, human-led safeguards in publishing.

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Peer Review Week Webinar: September 16

“From Fatigue to Integrity: Peer Review in the AI Era”

📌 10:00 AM EST | 60 minutes

🎙️ Industry leaders from Taylor & Francis, Frontiers, and ReviewerCredits

📍 Practical strategies for your peer review challenges

Speakers:

• Molly Cranston – Taylor & Francis

• Lauren Young – Frontiers

• Sven Fund – ReviewerCredits

Moderated by Bart Loevens, VP – Integra

This isn’t just another webinar, it’s your chance to hear real solutions from publishers facing the same AI-era challenges you are.

📌 Reserve Your Spot—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss


October 15-19 | Hall 4.0, Stand G4

Planning to attend? We’d love to show you what’s new and hear about your current publishing challenges. Coffee’s on us.


Remember AuthorPilot? It just got a major upgrade and a new name. EditorialPilot now powers your entire editorial workflow, not just manuscript screening.

What this means for you:

  • Streamline everything from submission to publication
  • Catch integrity issues before they become problems
  • Keep your human editors in control while AI handles the heavy lifting
  • Mix and match modules or go all-in with the complete suite

Ready to see how it works in your workflow? Let’s talk.


Here’s something that’ll make your research integrity team smile: EditorialPilot now catches duplicated, manipulated, and AI-generated images automatically through our new Imagetwin integration.

Your benefit: Spot image fraud early, protect your journal’s reputation, and save hours of manual checking, all from one dashboard.


Fresh Insights for Your Strategy

From Services to Systems: Rethinking Editorial Workflows: Our VP Ashutosh Ghildiyal breaks down why smart publishers are moving beyond outsourcing individual tasks to building integrated systems that give them more control, better insights, and real competitive advantage.

Spoiler: It’s not about working faster,t’s about working smarter.


Economic uncertainty? Check. AI integration challenges? Check. Shifting regulatory landscape? Triple check. Our VP Bart Loevens maps out how European publishers are turning these disruptions into opportunities.


Impact Beyond Publishing

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in an office that’s literally part of an organic farm? Our new green office at Bioville isn’t just about looking good, it’s about walking our talk on sustainability.

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Advanced water efficiency systems
  • Sustainable building materials throughout
  • Part of our carbon neutral by 2030 commitment

Because the future of publishing includes the future of our planet.


Services You Might Not Know About

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We provide end-to-end Assessments Development services for publishers, institutions, and EdTech partners. From reliable item creation to full lifecycle management, our expertise and AI-driven solutions ensure precision, scalability, and faster delivery. With our domain knowledge and program management, we help you deliver high-quality, valid assessments that truly serve learners’ goals.


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New accessibility requirements feeling overwhelming? Our dedicated accessibility framework turns compliance into an opportunity, helping you create born-accessible content that reaches every reader.


What’s Next?

The publishing landscape is evolving fast, and so are the opportunities for publishers who stay ahead of the curve. Whether it’s AI integration, accessibility compliance, or research integrity, we’re here to help you turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s competitive advantages.

Questions? Ideas? Challenges we should know about? We’d love to hear from you.

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The Integra Brief | July 2025 Edition

The Integra Brief | July 2025 Edition

We’re back with the July edition of The Integra Brief, our monthly roundup of insights, milestones, and conversations shaping scholarly publishing. From new solutions in peer review, accessibility, and education to leadership updates, thought leadership, and a must-attend webinar, this edition brings together what matters most to content, technology, and publishing leaders.


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What happens when an editor embraces AI, while keeping her instincts front and center? In the debut strip of Notes from the Editor, follow her journey as she navigates red flags, real research, and the delicate art of knowing when to trust the machine, and when to trust herself.

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This August, Integra is proud to sponsor the ISMTE 2025 Annual Conference – Editors Without Borders: Breaking Silos in a Technological World, taking place from August 5–8, 2025.

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Integra has reached a major milestone, now 2,500+ full-time employees strong across geographies and service areas. Thank you for being part of this journey as we scale new heights together!


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We’re excited to share that Integra has expanded with new offices in Trichy and Noida, adding to our global presence across the UK, US, Pondicherry, and Chennai. These new locations strengthen our regional presence, increase capacity, and create new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and talent development.


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We’re pleased to welcome Rahul Dhavale to Integra as our new Senior Vice President – Technology. With over 20 years of global experience spanning publishing, pharma, and other industries, Rahul brings deep expertise in AI, NLP, and data-driven product innovation.

Learn More About Rahul


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Integra organized a blood donation camp under the theme Save Lives, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and community well-being. The event was inaugurated by Muthiyal Sundaram, Senior Vice President – Operations, and saw active participation from 67 employee volunteers.

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Peer Review in the Age of AI: From Fatigue to Integrity

📍September 16 | 60 minutes | Virtual

Join us for a special webinar during Peer Review Week 2025, celebrating the theme; “Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era.” Discover how AI is reshaping peer review—from tackling reviewer fatigue to strengthening research integrity.

Moderator: Bart Loevens, VP, Business Development

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📌 Mark your calendars—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.


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Beyond the Page is Integra’s thought leadership series, where our leaders share strategies, insights, and their perspectives on the future of publishing.

In this edition, Bart Loevens (VP, Business Development – Europe) and Piyush Bhartiya (SVP, Key Account Management) explore what the EAA deadline means for publishers, and how accessibility can become a driver for meaningful impact.

Read The Blog: EAA Deadline and What It Means For Publishers

Read The Blog: From Mandate to Mission


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Integra recently participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion organized by the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE). Held on 12 June 2025, the session — “Using AI in Peer Review: Caution, Capability, and Community Input” — brought together leaders from publishing and technology to examine the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into editorial workflows.

Moderated by: Sven Fund;Director, ReviewerCredits

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Kavitha Jayasankar, Vice President – HR at Integra, exemplifies inclusive leadership in action. With a long-standing association with Integra, across two impactful innings, Kavitha brings deep insight and dedication to shaping a people-first culture. Her journey also spans leadership roles across several publishing services and technology organizations, making her a seasoned professional in the industry.

Learn More About Kavitha


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In his latest guest post in The Scholarly Kitchen, Ashutosh Ghildiyal explores the evolving role of peer review in the age of AI, and the urgent need to protect editorial judgment amid rising noise and shrinking attention.


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Finding the right editors and reviewers just got easier. Integra’s new Editorial Board Member Finder helps journals identify, assess, and onboard qualified, diverse, and subject-aligned experts who match your journal’s scope and editorial standards. Support stronger governance and inclusive editorial leadership, effortlessly.

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With teacher burnout on the rise, publishers are reimagining how to support educators. From curriculum-aligned content and adaptive assessments to inclusive and accessible courseware, Integra helps deliver solutions that lighten the load and elevate teaching outcomes.

The Integra Brief | Spring Edition

The Integra Brief | Spring Edition

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.

Explore Our New Look →

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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.

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Integra Sponsors and Presents at ISMTE Workshop: Championing Editorial Integrity in the Digital Age

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.

Connect with Ram


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.

Read the Announcement →

Integra Joins the Publishing Accessibility Action Group (PAAG) Charter to Champion Inclusive Digital Publishing

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.

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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

Visit Now →


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.

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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.

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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.

Read the article →


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

As we close this edition, we encourage you to share your insights and observations in the comments below.

Let’s catalyze a dialogue that could shape the future of business operations.

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