Editorial

The scientific journals sector is highly dynamic and multifaceted, leading to numerous international studies. Notably, the STM report, a triennial publication, tracks the evolution of this sector globally. Commissioned by the STM (International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers), the report reflects the interests of both commercial and open access scientific publishers. The 2022 edition, analyzing data from 2019 to 2021, titled “2021 STM Report: Global Research Trends and Transformation in Open Access Publishing,” provides an in-depth overview of the scientific and academic publication market. It highlights significant growth driven by Open Access (OA) publishers and examines variations across different global markets.