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Manuscripts provide novel insights that reflect the authenticity and originality of the work when writing and sharing data. To combat plagiarism in manuscripts, CrossCheck (now Similarity Check) has been increasingly used to prevent…

Academic publishing and the peer review process are generally global by nature. However, the international scope of publishing, which uses the English language, presents both opportunities and challenges. While it ensures broader reach for…

In an era where scientific research drives critical decisions in healthcare, policy, and innovation, publication integrity has never been more essential. Yet, maintaining the reliability of published studies can be challenging, with many…

Plagiarism, or passing someone else’s work as your own, is not a new phenomenon in research. It has gained greater attention with the advent of plagiarism check tools that have made it easier to uncover instances of plagiarism. Here are a…

The open access (OA) movement advocates for equitable knowledge sharing and facilitates access to academic research. It has revolutionized academia by removing paywalls, thereby improving access to scholarly works. OA enables researchers,…

Dr. Alan Fisher knew his team’s research had immense potential. After months of tireless work, they finally achieved groundbreaking results. However, as he reviewed the images in his manuscript, he noticed that some were unclear. He knew…

Germany’s nationwide Projekt DEAL consortium, initiated by the Alliance of Science Organizations, negotiates new publishing models to ensure open access to research results from Germany. DEAL is launching an information campaign under the…

The number of research retractions has grown markedly over the past two decades. A recent study findings indicate that retractions for European biomedical science papers have quadrupled between 2000 and 2021. Furthermore, another study…

Open Access Week 2024 is a good time to reflect on the challenges faced by an important component in the open access ecosystem — preprint servers. Open Access and Preprints The open access movement emerged in the early 1990s with the rise…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides across various domains, yet one critical area within academic publishing remains hesitant: peer review. This foundational system, integral to the advancement of knowledge, lags…