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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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