The symposium will be starting with an in-depth look at why strong standards matter – and what happens when they are neglected – the programme moves into the evolving world of journal and researcher metrics, demystifying how indicators can be used responsibly to track influence and engagement. Practical guidance on establishing and enforcing editorial standards follows, highlighting proven approaches, new technologies, and emerging frameworks that enhance transparency and trust.
AI Market Research Strategist EASE President, ElsevierThe Netherlands
Dr. Bahar Mehmani is AI market research strategist at Elsevier. She leads structured AI Market Research studies for Elsevier AI products, helping measure product performance against clear hypotheses, metrics, and external reference points, while translating findings into actionable insights for product and senior leadership. Bahar is an advisory member of Peer Review Congress. She is currently President of EASE.
Associate Director, Research Integrity, Policy & Strategy, WileyUnited Kingdom
Elizabeth is a member of Wiley’s Research Integrity team where she supports colleagues and editors in implementing best practices and policy related to research integrity and publishing ethics. She also serves as a COPE Advisor. Elizabeth is also an advocate for open research practices that support researchers in upholding and practicing the principles of research integrity.
Executive Editor, Web of Science, ClarivateUnited Kingdom
Executive Editor for the Web of Science Core Collection citation database, leading our editors in rigorous evaluation of journals, books and conference proceedings, defining best practice, implementing standard operating procedures and promoting unity across a global team.
Co-editor-in-chief, ST-OPEN, University of SplitCroatia
Ana Marušić is Professor of Anatomy, Chair of the Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health, and Head of the Center for Evidence-based Medicine at the University of Split School of Medicine.
Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics team, ElsevierUnited States
Marie McVeigh is currently part of the Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics team at Elsevier. Her work manages individual and larger-scale investigations of published papers, from initial identification through resolution (no-action, correction of the record, retraction).