Gender Disparities in STEM: What You Need To Know
Gender discrimination in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields is a problem that is now well recognized. There are even reports that state that the gender gap…
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UK Scientists in Trouble As UK Parliament Rejects Brexit Discussions
The progress of Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU have captured the attention of the global public. As the deadline for the UK to leave the EU draws near, it appears…
DOAJ Survey Tracks Global Trends in Open Access Publishing
Whether or not open access is a viable model for the future is a topic of hot debate. The current standoff between Elsevier and a number of European institutions is one example of…
U.S. Government Shutdown Negatively Impacts Scientific Research
Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has been affecting the scientific community. From gag orders to funding cuts to the reshuffling of scientific advisory…
Max Planck Society Joins Forces With Projekt DEAL, Cancels Contract With Elsevier
Over the last several years, the push to shift to an open access model of publishing has been growing. As part of this trend, numerous major research and academic institutions in…
Compromised Research? EPA Science Advisor Offers Industry Input in Journal Articles
Ongoing revelations that scientific misconduct exists throughout the academic community have shaken the research community throughout 2018. Fabrication of data, deliberate…
Clarivate Analytics Enlists the Highly Cited Researchers of 2018
Publication is an essential part of any researcher’s career. However, citations matter just as much, if not more. A high number of widely cited publications shows that you as a…
China Launches Inquiry Into Claims of Creating World’s First Gene-edited Babies
China’s entry onto the global scientific stage has been both rapid and significant. As the country has increased spending and investment in science and research, Chinese scientists…
Enago Joins the (AARP) Employer Pledge Program
Retirement is a time when people have the same concerns as younger members of the society. These concerns revolve around financial security, health care, and safety. A…
Is the National Science Foundation (NSF) Ending Study Abroad Funding?
The rise of globalization and development of research programs overseas means that international experience is more valuable now than ever for researchers. Adding an international…
Database of Retracted Papers Launched for Researchers
Approximately 500–600 papers are retracted each year, either because of scientific misconduct or honest errors. Many of these retractions are due to data that has been fabricated,…
International Open Access Week 2018
The International Open Access Week will be celebrated this year from Oct. 22 to 28. Open access is the free and immediate availability of peer-reviewed research articles published…