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fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Knowledge nation and security at risk

The steady acquisition by publishers of tools used by academic institutions for evaluations and hiring decisions leads to the consolidation of sensitive data about American researchers.
Intellectual property law
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Oxford University Press to stop publishing China-sponsored science journal

Oxford University Press ceases publication of a controversial Chinese government-funded journal over ethical breaches in DNA collection from minorities.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Law Review Puts Out Full Issue Of Articles Written With AI - Above the Law

Law professors have avoided generative AI, but the Texas A&M Journal of Property Law is pioneering AI-assisted scholarship for legal writing, acknowledging its inevitable influence.
Artificial intelligence
Women in technology
fromNature
2 months ago

Gender equality in research publishing is a responsibility for everyone

Women constitute a significantly low percentage of corresponding authors submitting manuscripts, highlighting an ongoing gender disparity in academic publishing.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Beyond Open Access: Improving Quality in Research

The article discusses four pillars to enhance the research publication process, emphasizing the need for open access and peer reviewing while acknowledging some gatekeeping is essential.
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

The World Record for the Shortest Math Article: 2 Words

John Conway and Alexander Soifer submitted a two-word math paper, provoking debate about article length and the value of brevity in scholarly communication.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
2 months ago

Take Nature's AI research test: find out how your ethics compare

The ethical use of AI for drafting research papers raises questions about authorship and disclosure among researchers.
fromNature
2 months ago

Why China needs to review its approach to research evaluation

China's scientific merit system promotes local priorities over global standards, creating confusion for researchers, especially early in their careers.
fromNature
3 months ago

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.
fromNature
3 months ago

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Most cited papers in the 21st century focus on methodologies and AI rather than major scientific breakthroughs.
philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
3 months ago

New Book: Marchal and Wang, eds., Subjectivity and Selfhood in Chinese Philosophy

The new volume of the series explores subjectivity and selfhood in Chinese philosophy.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Journal targeted by paper mill still grappling with the aftermath years later

Despite claims of addressing the issue, Bioengineered still contains hundreds of dubious papers linked to paper mills.
philosophy
fromApaonline
4 months ago

The Birth of a Journal

The American Philosophical Association’s journal project faced potential inefficiencies and conflicts due to its editorial structure prioritizing diversity over quality.
fromNature
4 months ago

Catchy, clear, concise: Three-part phrases boost research paper citations

Catchy three-part titles in research papers can significantly boost their citations.
Medical papers see more citation increases than economics papers with catchy titles.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Three AI-powered steps to faster, smarter peer review

Many researchers are overwhelmed by lengthy peer reviews, leading to a decline in offers to review papers.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

A conversation with Johanna Hanink on Greek literature, on publishing in a new field, and on podcasting - Medievalists.net

Johanna Hanink emphasizes the importance of engaging with both ancient and modern Greek literature, showcasing how they inform one another and contribute to a broader understanding of cultural narratives.
History
Data science
fromNature
5 months ago

Why retractions data could be a powerful tool for cleaning up science

Increased pressure for rapid research publishing can lead to compromised research integrity, resulting in higher retraction rates.
Data science
fromHackernoon
6 months ago

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.
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