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.
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.
Bogus research is undermining good science, slowing lifesaving researchThere is a growing recognition of the need for rigorous quality-control mechanisms in academic publishing to combat issues like paper mills.
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.
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.
Bogus research is undermining good science, slowing lifesaving researchThere is a growing recognition of the need for rigorous quality-control mechanisms in academic publishing to combat issues like paper mills.
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.
Women make global gains as researchers, but gaps persistFemale 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 journalSpecialist 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.
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.
Women make global gains as researchers, but gaps persistFemale 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 journalSpecialist 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.
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.
How to Use AI for Literature Review | ClickUpAI can significantly reduce the time researchers spend on literature reviews, allowing them to focus on analysis instead.
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.
How to Use AI for Literature Review | ClickUpAI can significantly reduce the time researchers spend on literature reviews, allowing them to focus on analysis instead.
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.
Peer review by committee? New journal rethinks old modelThe Stacks Journal seeks to revamp the peer-review process amid growing concerns over inefficiencies and predatory practices in academic publishing.
'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.
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.
Peer review by committee? New journal rethinks old modelThe Stacks Journal seeks to revamp the peer-review process amid growing concerns over inefficiencies and predatory practices in academic publishing.
'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.
How are researchers using AI? Survey reveals pros and cons for scienceAI tools will be widely accepted in research processes within two years, according to a global survey of researchers.
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.
How are researchers using AI? Survey reveals pros and cons for scienceAI tools will be widely accepted in research processes within two years, according to a global survey of researchers.
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.
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.
'Stamp out paper mills' - science sleuths on how to fight fake researchPaper 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 targetsCERN 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 timeEarth'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.
Study of biologists quitting academia reveals hidden gender gapsFemale 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 revealsOne-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 gapsFemale 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 revealsOne-third of scientists leave the field within five years of their first publication, a significant academic turnover.
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.
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.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.
Has 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.