Why retractions data could be a powerful tool for cleaning up scienceIncreased pressure for rapid research publishing can lead to compromised research integrity, resulting in higher retraction rates.
Invasion of the 'journal snatchers': the firms that buy science publications and turn them rogue'Journal snatchers' are transforming reputable scholarly journals into predatory publications, undermining research integrity.
The citation black market: schemes selling fake references alarm scientistsScientists 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.
Journal targeted by paper mill still grappling with the aftermath years laterDespite claims of addressing the issue, Bioengineered still contains hundreds of dubious papers linked to paper mills.
Publishers Adopt AI Tools to Bolster Research IntegrityThe academic publishing industry is under pressure to improve integrity and efficiency, increasingly turning to AI technologies despite concerns over content quality.
Why retractions data could be a powerful tool for cleaning up scienceIncreased pressure for rapid research publishing can lead to compromised research integrity, resulting in higher retraction rates.
Invasion of the 'journal snatchers': the firms that buy science publications and turn them rogue'Journal snatchers' are transforming reputable scholarly journals into predatory publications, undermining research integrity.
The citation black market: schemes selling fake references alarm scientistsScientists 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.
Journal targeted by paper mill still grappling with the aftermath years laterDespite claims of addressing the issue, Bioengineered still contains hundreds of dubious papers linked to paper mills.
Publishers Adopt AI Tools to Bolster Research IntegrityThe academic publishing industry is under pressure to improve integrity and efficiency, increasingly turning to AI technologies despite concerns over content quality.
Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first centuryMost cited papers in the 21st century focus on methodologies and AI rather than major scientific breakthroughs.
New Book: Marchal and Wang, eds., Subjectivity and Selfhood in Chinese PhilosophyThe new volume of the series explores subjectivity and selfhood in Chinese philosophy.
What Happens if Libraries Can't Buy Ebooks? (opinion)Clarivate's shift to subscription-only access for ebooks poses significant challenges to academic scholarship and library access.
The Birth of a JournalThe American Philosophical Association’s journal project faced potential inefficiencies and conflicts due to its editorial structure prioritizing diversity over quality.
Academic Publishers Braced for Slowdown as Trump DEI Purge BitesRising political tensions may hinder academic sales, particularly in gender, race, and political topics.
Catchy, clear, concise: Three-part phrases boost research paper citationsCatchy three-part titles in research papers can significantly boost their citations.Medical papers see more citation increases than economics papers with catchy titles.
Three AI-powered steps to faster, smarter peer reviewMany researchers are overwhelmed by lengthy peer reviews, leading to a decline in offers to review papers.
ChatGPT is transforming peer review - how can we use it responsibly?The rise of AI in peer reviews necessitates guidelines to ensure quality and integrity in academic publishing.
Scientists file antitrust lawsuit against journal publishersSix academics have filed a class action lawsuit against major publishers for exploiting labor and hindering scientific progress.
'Substandard and unworthy': why it's time to banish bad-mannered reviewsPeer reviews often contain unprofessional comments, which can impact researchers' confidence and productivity.The integration of technology like AI is being promoted to improve the peer-review process.
Should Psychologists Be Paid to Conduct Peer Reviews?The peer review process is crucial to ensuring the quality and integrity of psychological research.
Top 8 AI Peer Review Tools for Accurate Feedback | ClickUpAI tools enhance the efficiency, speed, and transparency of the peer review process, addressing challenges in manuscript volume and reviewer availability.
Three AI-powered steps to faster, smarter peer reviewMany researchers are overwhelmed by lengthy peer reviews, leading to a decline in offers to review papers.
ChatGPT is transforming peer review - how can we use it responsibly?The rise of AI in peer reviews necessitates guidelines to ensure quality and integrity in academic publishing.
Scientists file antitrust lawsuit against journal publishersSix academics have filed a class action lawsuit against major publishers for exploiting labor and hindering scientific progress.
'Substandard and unworthy': why it's time to banish bad-mannered reviewsPeer reviews often contain unprofessional comments, which can impact researchers' confidence and productivity.The integration of technology like AI is being promoted to improve the peer-review process.
Should Psychologists Be Paid to Conduct Peer Reviews?The peer review process is crucial to ensuring the quality and integrity of psychological research.
Top 8 AI Peer Review Tools for Accurate Feedback | ClickUpAI tools enhance the efficiency, speed, and transparency of the peer review process, addressing challenges in manuscript volume and reviewer availability.
A conversation with Johanna Hanink on Greek literature, on publishing in a new field, and on podcasting - Medievalists.netJohanna Hanink highlights the intersection of ancient and modern Greek literature, emphasizing their relevance in contemporary academic discussions.
Thousands of highly cited scientists have at least one retractionAbout 4% of the most cited researchers have at least one retraction, highlighting the complexities of scientific integrity.
CERN scheme will pay publishers more if they hit open-science targetsCERN is incentivizing academic publishers to adopt open science policies with financial rewards as part of a new agreement.
fromNature3 months agoStudy of biologists quitting academia reveals hidden gender gapsFemale scientists quit academic publishing earlier than male counterparts, despite equal representation in certain disciplines.
Daily briefing: Sleeping mice hint at why new memories don't overwrite old onesMouse 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 launchesA 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 | HackerNoonProperly acknowledging equal contributions in research fosters teamwork and collaboration.Alphabetical listing of authors can impact the visibility of individual contributions.
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.aiAnita Schjøll Abildgaard shares insights on resilience and innovation in the tech startup landscape through her experience with Iris.ai.
Lawsuit highlights how prestige drives academic publishingThe lawsuit challenges the ethics of the academic publishing industry and aims to protect scholars' rights and compensation.
A guide to the Nature IndexNature Index provides a reliable measure of global research output through its Count and Share methodology, tracking contributions by institutions and countries.
fromNature8 months agoHas your paper been used to train an AI model? Almost certainlyAcademic 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 | TechCrunchGenerative AI is being used to create fake academic articles, manipulating metrics like CiteScore for promotions and hiring decisions.