Open Science
Committed to open access and open science — making rigorously reviewed research widely available.
Learn moreTrusted research. Global impact.
Collaborating with the research community to deliver research that can be relied upon, reused and built upon globally
Scientific progress depends on trust.
Working with over a million peer reviewers and 200,000 editors worldwide, we prioritise quality over quantity — strengthening how research is evaluated, published and shared. By continuously improving our processes and responsibly applying technologies such as AI, we inform and support editorial decisions and a more robust scientific record.
3.1m
manuscripts submitted in 2025
539k
primary research articles published
14.5k
books published
5.6bn
global content downloads
Research integrity is always at the core
With sustained investment in the people, tools and processes needed to protect the quality of the scientific record. Specialists support our global editorial community, combining expert oversight with advanced technologies to identify and address risks such as image manipulation, fabricated text and false references.
"Safeguarding research integrity is fundamental to trust in the research we publish and the value it delivers to the global research community."
Key commitments
Responsible AI
Responsibly applying technologies such as AI to inform and support editorial decisions.
Learn moreResearch Integrity
Sustained investment in people, tools and processes to protect the quality of the scientific record.
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Annual Report 2025
Our annual report covering key milestones, financial performance and strategic priorities for 2025.
Read moreOpen Access Report 2024
Tracking progress on open access publishing and our commitment to making research freely available.
Read moreState of Open Data 2025
10th annual report with Figshare and Digital Science on progress around data sharing and researcher behaviour.
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