The field of scholarly communication and research evaluation is witnessing significant developments, with a strong emphasis on openness, transparency, and equity. The use of evidence in policymaking is being influenced by scholarly citations, with highly cited and widely read papers being more frequently referenced in policy documents. Meanwhile, the adoption of preprint publication is gaining momentum, with researchers' productivity and perception of effectiveness being key factors. The development of scientific open-source software is also critical, with infrastructural layers and downstream dependencies contributing to its longevity. Furthermore, language-independent communication and comprehension systems are being designed to facilitate multilingual collaborative meetings. Innovations in citation metrics, such as the Self-Citation Adjusted Index, are transforming the way research impact is evaluated, promoting more equitable funding allocation. Noteworthy papers include: Billions at Stake, which introduces the Self-Citation Adjusted Index to recalibrate citation counts and reduce gender disparities in academic recognition. Scientific Open-Source Software Is Less Likely to Become Abandoned Than One Might Think, which provides insights into the longevity of scientific software projects and their attributes. LINC, which supports language-independent communication and comprehension in multilingual collaborative meetings, has been developed and evaluated, showing positive outcomes for participants.