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Taylor & Francis Expands Partnership with Integra Offering Language Support to Journal Authors

14 Jul 2026

Pondicherry, India – Taylor & Francis, a leading global academic publisher, has renewed and expanded its partnership with Integra, a global provider of publishing and editorial solutions, to  provide tailored language support for authors submitting to Taylor & Francis, Routledge and Dove journals. 

Building on a longstanding collaboration, the expanded partnership extends the use of Integra’s AI-powered platform, EditorialPilot, to further enhance manuscript quality and streamline editorial workflows. 

BACKGROUND 

The quality of language is crucial during peer review. Poorly written submissions can hinder reviewers’ comprehension of the research or may inadvertently influence their evaluation, posing a barrier to publication for researchers who lack fluency in English. 

This expanded partnership addresses these challenges at the point of submission, enabling earlier and more consistent quality assessment before manuscripts progress through the editorial pipeline. 

ABOUT EDITORIALPILOT 

EditorialPilot evaluates manuscripts at an early stage, applying more than 100 automated checks across language quality, technical parameters, research integrity, and key metadata. Each submission receives a reproducible quality score through a combination of AI-driven assessment tools. When a submission does not meet the required quality, the Taylor & Francis team can use EditorialPilot to provide authors with comprehensive feedback, including suggestions for improving their manuscripts. 

PERSPECTIVES 

“EditorialPilot provides editorial teams with a reliable, data-driven view of manuscript quality across language, technical, and integrity dimensions—not just grammar and style. As submission volumes grow, consistent early-stage screening becomes critical to maintaining both quality and efficiency. Our work with Taylor & Francis is rooted in a shared commitment to research integrity, author experience, and operational consistency.” 

Bart Loevens, Vice President, Business Development – Europe, Integra 

“Taylor & Francis has been a valued long-term partner, and we are pleased to expand this collaboration in support of their editorial teams. Publishers today need scalable, consistent approaches to manuscript assessment. Through EditorialPilot, we combine AI-powered screening with deep publishing expertise to help editorial teams make faster, more informed decisions—while upholding quality, integrity, and a strong author experience.” 

Sriram Subramanya, Founder, Managing Director and CEO, Integra 

The expansion of our partnership with Integra underscores Taylor & Francis’ commitment to a seamless, high-quality editorial experience and to tailored language support for authors. By integrating Integra’s EditorialPilot into our workflows, our teams help researchers communicate their ideas with clarity and confidence, enhancing reviewer understanding and maximising the reach and impact of their work. 

Ramesh MunuswamyHead of Content Validation and Peer Review at Taylor & Francis 

SERVICE DELIVERY 

The service is delivered through close collaboration between Taylor & Francis editorial and operational teams and the Integra Products team, with ongoing alignment on performance, delivery standards, and continuous improvement. 

ABOUT TAYLOR & FRANCIS 

Taylor & Francis supports diverse communities of experts, researchers and knowledge makers around the world to accelerate and maximize the impact of their work. We are a leader in our field, publish across all disciplines and have one of the largest Humanities and Social Sciences portfolios. Our expertise, built on an academic publishing heritage of over 200 years, advances trusted knowledge that fosters human progress. 

ABOUT INTEGRA 

For over 30 years, Integra has partnered with scholarly publishers, societies, and content-driven organizations to deliver publishing and content solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and scale. Its technology-enabled platforms and expert-led services streamline editorial workflows, strengthen research integrity, and support high-quality content across the publishing lifecycle. 

Media Contact 

Sruthi Santhakumar 

Marketing Manager, Integra 

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