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Fake GPT-written studies are flooding Google Scholar. Here's why taking them down could make things worse.

AI-generated papers are increasingly appearing in academic search engines like Google Scholar, raising concerns about misinformation.

Bogus research is undermining good science, slowing lifesaving research

There is a growing recognition of the need for rigorous quality-control mechanisms in academic publishing to combat issues like paper mills.

Science paper piracy site Sci-Hub shares lots of retracted papers

Sci-Hub enables continued citation of retracted papers, risking their misuse due to lack of retraction indication.

Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index

Clarivate removed Chemosphere from Web of Science due to quality concerns, affecting its impact factor and credibility.

Pioneering journal eLife faces major test after loss of impact factor

The loss of eLife's impact factor poses significant challenges for its financial viability and might affect submissions in the future.

The citation black market: schemes selling fake references alarm scientists

Scientists can purchase fake citations to inflate their research profiles, raising integrity concerns in academic publishing.

Fake GPT-written studies are flooding Google Scholar. Here's why taking them down could make things worse.

AI-generated papers are increasingly appearing in academic search engines like Google Scholar, raising concerns about misinformation.

Bogus research is undermining good science, slowing lifesaving research

There is a growing recognition of the need for rigorous quality-control mechanisms in academic publishing to combat issues like paper mills.

Science paper piracy site Sci-Hub shares lots of retracted papers

Sci-Hub enables continued citation of retracted papers, risking their misuse due to lack of retraction indication.

Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index

Clarivate removed Chemosphere from Web of Science due to quality concerns, affecting its impact factor and credibility.

Pioneering journal eLife faces major test after loss of impact factor

The loss of eLife's impact factor poses significant challenges for its financial viability and might affect submissions in the future.

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Thousands of highly cited scientists have at least one retraction

About 4% of the most cited researchers have at least one retraction, highlighting the complexities of scientific integrity.

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Women make global gains as researchers, but gaps persist

Female representation in scholarly researchers has increased globally, but gender disparities persist across fields and career stages.

Want to get a species protected? Publish in a small, niche journal

Specialist journals play a crucial role in species protection under US law more than renowned publications.

Conservation researchers face a career disconnect between impactful research and academic recognition.

Women make global gains as researchers, but gaps persist

Female representation in scholarly researchers has increased globally, but gender disparities persist across fields and career stages.

Want to get a species protected? Publish in a small, niche journal

Specialist journals play a crucial role in species protection under US law more than renowned publications.

Conservation researchers face a career disconnect between impactful research and academic recognition.

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'Stamp out paper mills' - science sleuths on how to fight fake research

Paper mills sell fake research and authorships, undermining scientific integrity.

Integral sleuths are identifying fraudulent papers but lack sufficient power to address the issue.

CERN scheme will pay publishers more if they hit open-science targets

CERN is incentivizing academic publishers to adopt open science policies with financial rewards as part of a new agreement.

Daily briefing: Earth breaches 1.5 C climate limit for the first time

Earth's temperature surpassed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in 2024, indicating a failure to meet climate goals set by the Paris accord.

A significant gender disparity exists in academic publishing, with female scientists quitting at a higher rate than their male counterparts.

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Study of biologists quitting academia reveals hidden gender gaps

Female scientists quit academic publishing earlier than male counterparts, despite equal representation in certain disciplines.

Nearly 50% of researchers quit science within a decade, huge study reveals

One-third of scientists leave the field within five years of their first publication, a significant academic turnover.

Study of biologists quitting academia reveals hidden gender gaps

Female scientists quit academic publishing earlier than male counterparts, despite equal representation in certain disciplines.

Nearly 50% of researchers quit science within a decade, huge study reveals

One-third of scientists leave the field within five years of their first publication, a significant academic turnover.

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Daily briefing: Sleeping mice hint at why new memories don't overwrite old ones

Mouse brains process old and new memories during different sleep phases, preventing overwriting of memories.

Social isolation affects protein levels related to health, linking loneliness to inflammation and metabolic issues.

The number of top-cited young scientists is increasing, yet questionable publishing practices are emerging.

'WithdrarXiv' database of 14,000 retracted preprints launches

A new database of withdrawn arXiv studies aims to improve error detection in preprint submissions.

The majority of withdrawn preprints cite factual or methodological errors as the reason for retraction.

AI Crushes the Competition in Math, Machine Learning, and Open-Ended Tasks-Here's How It Did It | HackerNoon

Properly acknowledging equal contributions in research fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Alphabetical listing of authors can impact the visibility of individual contributions.

Your dissertation is your business card!

Personalizing your dissertation can enhance its appeal and visibility, improving job prospects.

Is there a 'Goldilocks zone' for paper length?

Kellis's lengthy Alzheimer's research paper raises questions about the ideal length and accessibility of scientific papers.

Generative AI, academic publishing, and EU funding with Iris.ai

Anita Schjøll Abildgaard shares insights on resilience and innovation in the tech startup landscape through her experience with Iris.ai.

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Scientists file antitrust lawsuit against journal publishers

Six academics have filed a class action lawsuit against major publishers for exploiting labor and hindering scientific progress.

Peer review by committee? New journal rethinks old model

The Stacks Journal seeks to revamp the peer-review process amid growing concerns over inefficiencies and predatory practices in academic publishing.

Scientific Journal Publishes AI-Generated Rat with Gigantic Penis In Worrying Incident

A peer-reviewed science journal published a paper with nonsensical AI-generated images.

The incident highlights concerns about the integration of generative AI in academia.

Scientists file antitrust lawsuit against journal publishers

Six academics have filed a class action lawsuit against major publishers for exploiting labor and hindering scientific progress.

Peer review by committee? New journal rethinks old model

The Stacks Journal seeks to revamp the peer-review process amid growing concerns over inefficiencies and predatory practices in academic publishing.

Scientific Journal Publishes AI-Generated Rat with Gigantic Penis In Worrying Incident

A peer-reviewed science journal published a paper with nonsensical AI-generated images.

The incident highlights concerns about the integration of generative AI in academia.

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Lawsuit highlights how prestige drives academic publishing

The lawsuit challenges the ethics of the academic publishing industry and aims to protect scholars' rights and compensation.

A guide to the Nature Index

Nature Index provides a reliable measure of global research output through its Count and Share methodology, tracking contributions by institutions and countries.

Has your paper been used to train an AI model? Almost certainly

Academic publishers are selling research access to tech firms for AI training, often without consulting authors.

This Week in AI: Generative AI is spamming up academic journals | TechCrunch

Generative AI is being used to create fake academic articles, manipulating metrics like CiteScore for promotions and hiring decisions.

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How are researchers using AI? Survey reveals pros and cons for science

ChatGPT is transforming peer review - how can we use it responsibly?

'Substandard and unworthy': why it's time to banish bad-mannered reviews

How are researchers using AI? Survey reveals pros and cons for science

ChatGPT is transforming peer review - how can we use it responsibly?

'Substandard and unworthy': why it's time to banish bad-mannered reviews

The citation black market: schemes selling fake references alarm scientists

Fake GPT-written studies are flooding Google Scholar. Here's why taking them down could make things worse.

Bogus research is undermining good science, slowing lifesaving research

Science paper piracy site Sci-Hub shares lots of retracted papers

Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index

Pioneering journal eLife faces major test after loss of impact factor

The citation black market: schemes selling fake references alarm scientists

Fake GPT-written studies are flooding Google Scholar. Here's why taking them down could make things worse.

Bogus research is undermining good science, slowing lifesaving research

Science paper piracy site Sci-Hub shares lots of retracted papers

Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index

Pioneering journal eLife faces major test after loss of impact factor

Thousands of highly cited scientists have at least one retraction

Women make global gains as researchers, but gaps persist

Want to get a species protected? Publish in a small, niche journal

Women make global gains as researchers, but gaps persist

Want to get a species protected? Publish in a small, niche journal

'Stamp out paper mills' - science sleuths on how to fight fake research

CERN scheme will pay publishers more if they hit open-science targets

Daily briefing: Earth breaches 1.5 C climate limit for the first time

Study of biologists quitting academia reveals hidden gender gaps

Nearly 50% of researchers quit science within a decade, huge study reveals

Study of biologists quitting academia reveals hidden gender gaps

Nearly 50% of researchers quit science within a decade, huge study reveals

Daily briefing: Sleeping mice hint at why new memories don't overwrite old ones

'WithdrarXiv' database of 14,000 retracted preprints launches

AI Crushes the Competition in Math, Machine Learning, and Open-Ended Tasks-Here's How It Did It | HackerNoon

Your dissertation is your business card!

Is there a 'Goldilocks zone' for paper length?

Generative AI, academic publishing, and EU funding with Iris.ai

Scientists file antitrust lawsuit against journal publishers

Peer review by committee? New journal rethinks old model

Scientific Journal Publishes AI-Generated Rat with Gigantic Penis In Worrying Incident

Scientists file antitrust lawsuit against journal publishers

Peer review by committee? New journal rethinks old model

Scientific Journal Publishes AI-Generated Rat with Gigantic Penis In Worrying Incident

Lawsuit highlights how prestige drives academic publishing

A guide to the Nature Index

Has your paper been used to train an AI model? Almost certainly

This Week in AI: Generative AI is spamming up academic journals | TechCrunch

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