This integration brings Clear Skies' Papermill Alarm and Oversight tools available for ScholarOne’s editorial workflows—empowering publishers to identify fraudulent submissions and monitor journal integrity in real-time.
Papermills, which produce fraudulent or manipulated scientific papers for profit, continue to threaten the credibility of scholarly communication. By embedding Papermill Alarm into ScholarOne, publishers can now receive automatic alerts at the point of submission. These alerts—powered by advanced machine learning, authorship network analysis, and content profiling—provide editorial teams with a rapid triage system that flags manuscripts exhibiting traits consistent with papermill activity. Color-coded risk indicators and links to detailed insights are surfaced directly in ScholarOne, enabling faster and better-informed editorial decisions.
Josh Dahl, SVP of Product & General Manager ScholarOne, Silverchair, states:
"ScholarOne has been investing in research integrity solutions for decades, to proactively stay ahead of emerging threats. We're proud to add Papermill Alarm to our suite of tools via this partnership with Clear Skies. We look forward to seeing the impact of this partnership on improving the quality of published research while relieving the burden on peer reviewers to independently identify these potentially fraudulent actors."New: Journal-Level Oversight Metrics for ScholarOne
In addition to manuscript-level alerts, ScholarOne customers will also have the opportunity to access Oversight—Clear Skies’ dashboard for tracking research integrity at all levels: article, journal, portfolio and even industry level. Oversight aggregates submission and alert data to surface integrity metrics across time, helping publishers and editors spot evolving patterns of risk, evaluate the effectiveness of editorial interventions, and benchmark their journals against industry trends. These visual reports can be used for internal QA, editor training, internal investigations, or to support transparency initiatives with editorial boards and stakeholders.
Adam Day, Founder of Clear Skies, commented:
“We’re delighted to expand our collaboration with ScholarOne. Integrating Papermill Alarm and Oversight into their workflows allows publishers to shift from reactive investigation to proactive screening and decision-making. It’s a practical, scalable solution that supports both operational efficiency and trust in the scholarly record.”This partnership brings powerful research integrity solutions into the systems editors already use—without disruption or added complexity. Both Papermill Alarm alerts and Oversight metrics are designed to scale across journals and disciplines, adapting as new fraud tactics emerge.
For publishers interested in activating this integration, contact the Clear Skies team at info@clear-skies.co.uk or Silverchair’s broader integration program, visit www.silverchair.com/universe.
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About Clear Skies
Clear Skies is your partner in research integrity. We were the first to launch a dedicated papermill detection service and continue to pioneer scalable, AI-driven solutions to combat research fraud. Through Papermill Alarm and Oversight, we support resilient, evidence-based editorial workflows that uphold the highest standards of scientific publishing.
Learn more: www.clear-skies.co.uk
About Silverchair
Silverchair is the leading independent platform partner for scholarly and professional publishers, serving our growing community through flexible technology and unparalleled services. Our teams build, maintain, and innovate platforms across the publishing lifecycle—from idea to impact. Our products facilitate submission, peer review, hosting, dissemination, and impact measurement, enabling researchers and professionals to maximize their contributions to our world.
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