ACM’s Transition to Full Open Access

On January 1, 2026, ACM will become a fully Open Access Publisher. All ACM publications, including ACM journals, will be 100% Open Access. Please visit the journal Open Access page for information on the transition plan including APC rates, waivers and discounts. 

Call for Nominations: Editor-in-Chief

The term of the current Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of the ACM Journal on Computing and Sustainable Societies (JCSS) is coming to an end, and the ACM Publications Board has set up a nominating committee to assist the Board in selecting the next EiC. Nominations, including self-nominations, are invited for a three-year term as JCSS EiC, beginning on October 1, 2025. The deadline for submitting nominations is August 22, 2025, although nominations will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. To learn more, download the full Call for Nominations.

ACM Updates Its Peer Review Policy

ACM is pleased to announce that its Publications Board has approved an updated Peer Review Policy. If you have any questions regarding the update, the associated FAQ addresses topics such as confidentiality, the use of large language models in the peer review process, conflicts of interest, and several other relevant concerns. If there are any issues that are not addressed in the FAQ, please contact ACM’s Director of Publications, Scott Delman.

New ACM Policy on Authorship

ACM has a new Policy on Authorship, covering a range of key topics, including the use of generative AI tools.  Please familiarize yourself with the new policy and the associated list of Frequently Asked Questions.