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Open access encompasses a set of principles and practices with the overarching goal of making scientific research across all fields accessible to everyone, while also ensuring that the process of creating this knowledge is fair, equitable,…
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Finding Safe Open Access Journals — Researcher’s guide for a smooth publishing journey
According to a study, it was found that there has been an increase of approximately 692.45% in predatory publication volumes in a decade. While researchers are constantly facing the fear of “publish or perish” in academia, they tend to fall…
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Balancing Between Scalability and Openness: An interview with Ginny Hendricks
Open scholarship is all about breaking down the traditional barriers that have historically limited the dissemination of knowledge. It's a movement that advocates transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration in the world of academia and…
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Charting the Path Towards Open Science — Policies and latest developments
Open science is a transformative movement in research that emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and accessibility. It challenges traditional models of knowledge sharing and is driven by the desire for increased access to research,…
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Are Researchers Alone Responsible for Securing Open Access Publication Funds?
Should we expect research to make a societal impact, when it is not accessible to policy makers let alone the general public? For any advancement to make a meaningful societal impact, it must not exist in a vacuum. It is inextricably linked…
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Ensuring Ethical Peer Review: A comparative analysis of COPE, ICMJE, and NISO guidelines
Peer review is a cornerstone of the academic and scientific publishing process which ensures the quality, rigor, and credibility of research publications. In an era marked by ever-expanding technological advancements, it's crucial to…
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AI Integration Can Future-Proof Peer Review — But only if we define and drive the right principles
In this ever-evolving landscape of scientific research, trust in the integrity, validity, and impartiality of the process of disseminating scientific findings is essential for the progress of humanity. Scholars, researchers, institutions,…
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AI Integration Can Future-Proof Peer Review — But only if we define and drive the right principles
In this ever-evolving landscape of scientific research, trust in the integrity, validity, and impartiality of the process of disseminating scientific findings is essential for the progress of humanity. Scholars, researchers, institutions,…
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Language as a Bridge, Not a Barrier: ESL researchers’ path to successful research and…
The landscape of academic research has witnessed a remarkable shift in recent years with the increasing presence of researchers for whom English is a second language (ESL). This influx brings with it a wealth of diverse perspectives and…
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Who Is Responsible Anyway? – Defining research accountability of researchers and institutions in the…
Should we be worried about research ethics in the AI era or has it been at risk even before its advent? The question of research ethics is not new; it has its roots in traditional scientific and technological advancements. Even with the…
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