Maverick Publishing Specialists

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A publisher sought to modernize its journal production workflows by transitioning from a bespoke XML schema to JATS XML. In a new case study learn how Maverick developed multiple workflow options that enabled the publisher to make an informed decision on a JATS-based workflow.

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Quote that reads, “Maverick showed flexibility and a collaborative spirit in integrating their own expertise with the expertise of our organization’s internal subject matter experts. I’m sure I speak for both my IEEE Publications colleagues and me in recommending Maverick highly as expert and collegial partners.” – Gordon MacPherson, Director, Governance & Policy Development, IEEE Publications

Learn how Maverick replicated the success of its in-person board member training program for @computer.org
in the form of webinars that could be recorded for use with future committees.

Read the “Board Member Training Webinars” case study: bit.ly/4rCU7dk

Researcher to Reader Conference — London — 24-25 February 2026 The premier forum for discussion of the international scholarly communications ecosystem — bringing knowledge from the Researcher to the Reader

Headed to #R2RConf?

Maverick’s @jaynedmarks.bsky.social will be moderating the panel: Making Peer Review Better for Researchers

Nancy Roberts will be participating in the Workshop: Book Metadata, Discoverability & Usage

To meet up, contact Jayne Marks at jayne@maverick-os.com.
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Maverick has partnered with the IEEE Computer Society on a new case study that examines the importance of computer science and engineering in today’s interdisciplinary research environment.

Download the Case Study: ieeecs-media.computer.org/media/market...

Maverick's Nancy Roberts explains how a piece-by-piece evaluation of the technology foundation, combined with an understanding of how each tool supports or hinders the bigger picture, enables publishers to prioritize changes that deliver the greatest impact.

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Masthead for the Q4 2025 issue of the Maverick Insider newsletter.

Maverick’s Q4 Insider newsletter is out now – themed “Building a Foundation for Technical Success” with details on how a systematic audit and prioritized roadmap can provide a managed way to improve systems and the workflows that depend on them.

Read the insider: bit.ly/47vtn6q

2025 Report: Technology Needs of Small and Medium Journal Publishers Insights into smaller-sized publishers' technical priorities, from research integrity to AI adoption.

Maverick and @scholasticahq.bsky.social announce the release of a new report that details the results of a 2025 global survey of individuals working within scholarly publishing about their current journal technology stacks and anticipated future needs.

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Upholding Integrity, Supporting People Highlights From the ISMTE/EASE 2025 Workshop

What's needed to maintain an effective editorial office in the age of misinformation?

@maverick-os.bsky.social's Lynsey Haire covers takeaways from an @easeeditors.bsky.social panel, which spanned workflow structures, submission screening tools/processes, and reviewer engagement.

Scholastica and @maverick-os.bsky.social announce the 2025 "Technology Needs of Small and Medium Journal Publishers" report! 📈

The report details the results of a global survey of independent publishers with under 1,000 employees on their current tech stacks and future priorities. buff.ly/s9i6qW5

Maverick Associates had their ears to the ground at #FBM25. Find out the latest trends in scholarly publishing in a new post for Maverick’s Insights blog.
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Maverick Publishing Specialists President Martin Marlow has announced his retirement at the end of 2025. Starting January 1, 2026, Maverick will continue to operate under the leadership of the existing senior management team.

Details at: bit.ly/4h75161

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In a new case study, learn how Maverick developed and executed a sales support plan that generated verified leads for potential sales of a medical information platform.

Read the "Platform Sales Support" case study: bit.ly/3WqibBv

#scholarlypublishing #publishing

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Learn how Maverick’s Journal Performance Analysis program strengthened the visibility and long-term impact factor performance for a medical journal by providing insights into recent citation trends.

Read the “Performance Analysis for a Medical Journal” case study: bit.ly/3KpulIb

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Maverick Senior Associate Lynsey Haire moderated the panel, Innovations in Peer Review, at the recent #alpsp2025 and provides her key takeaways.

Read, “Innovations in Peer Review: real experiments, real trade-offs” bit.ly/4pEQUsA

#peerreview #researchintegrity

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In a new case study, learn how Maverick conducted a comparative content analysis between a STEM society’s publishing program and that of its major competitor.

Read the “Comparative Content Analysis” case study: bit.ly/4mx4NWW

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Maverick and Saskia Hoving of @springernature.com have partnered on a new post for startups that introduces key intellectual property concepts and the risks of neglecting them.

Read “A guide to intellectual property for startups: Navigating patent and copyright laws” bit.ly/4nwfzxo

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Learn how Maverick’s comprehensive assessment of an existing publishing contract and the performance of the publisher enabled an association to negotiate the best possible terms and service levels.

Read the “Journal portfolio contract evaluation and negotiation” case study: bit.ly/4p7nVxc

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Maverick’s copywriting services help scholarly publishers use the written word to reach their audience in a variety of ways. Learn more and see examples in our new blog post
“Get the Message Out with Maverick’s Copywriting Services” bit.ly/3UZ3NzC

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In a new case study, learn how Maverick’s approach to the RFP process enabled a nonprofit publisher to select a peer review provider with the appropriate tools and capabilities to suit their needs.
Read the “RFP for Peer Review Support” case study bit.ly/41OyJGm

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A new post for Maverick’s Insider blog provides complete details of our Interim Placement services, including examples of how we’ve solved staffing challenges for numerous publishers.
Read “Solve Staffing Challenges with Interim Support” bit.ly/3JkuBb1

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Learn how Maverick reviewed the editorial and peer review workflows and identified tools to reduce manual burden, improve research integrity compliance, and unlock staff capacity for a large nonprofit publisher.

Read “Streamlining Editorial Workflows and Research Integrity Tools”: bit.ly/3UzYB4M

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Heading to this year’s Frankfurter Buchmesse? Maverick Associates will be available to meet throughout the conference. We have updated our Industry Trends report and are happy to share our insights.

To schedule an appointment at #fbm25 or STM Frankfurt, email info@maverick-os.com

Key image for Frankfurt Book Fair 2025.

Heading to this year’s Frankfurter Buchmesse? Maverick Associates will be available to meet throughout the conference. We have updated our Industry Trends report and are happy to share our insights.

To schedule an appointment at #fbm25 or STM Frankfurt, email info@maverick-os.com

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A new post from Maverick explains how an in-depth strategic review can help organizations mitigate risks and identify areas for improving their short- and long-term financial performance.

Read “Reduce risks to your publishing program with a strategic review” bit.ly/4fb34Vm

Masthead for the Q3 2025 issue of Maverick's Insider newsletter.

The Q3 2025 Maverick Insider newsletter is out now - themed “Thinking strategically to reduce risk” with details on Maverick’s strategic review capabilities.

Read the Insider: bit.ly/3IxYiFa

In a new case study, learn how Maverick developed actionable recommendations to ensure a seamless editorial office workflow experience for authors, editors, and peer reviewers for an international medical publisher.
Read the “Editorial Office Workflow Review” case study: bit.ly/3Uiq5M9

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Think Selection Managing Director, Danny Parnes, explains how he goes about identifying and recruiting candidates with the skills and expertise that reflect the new landscape of publishing.

Read “Recruitment trends in publishing: Adapting to a changing landscape” bit.ly/40aTJ9D

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Maverick will be attending #ALPSP2025.

Maverick's Lynsey Haire is moderating the panel:
Innovations in Peer Review
11 Sep at 9:00 am BST

Complete session details: bit.ly/4nH5n6u

To schedule a brief meeting at ALPSP, contact Rebecca Moakes at rebecca@maverick-os.com.

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In a new case study, learn how Maverick developed an on-site training session to help incoming board and committee members get up to speed on the publishing operation for a large society.
Read the Board Member Training case study: bit.ly/4eriBQl