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Scientific research publishing entails a complex interconnected web of innovation & knowledge that is continually evolving. Researchers tend to be preoccupied with their own research studies and getting their own research paper published. But successfully publishing research papers requires an in-depth understanding of developments in academia and scholarly publishing at large. Therefore, in order to keep themselves in the loop, researchers should ask some of the following questions: What are the hot topics of discussion in the academic publishing industry? What are some of the most important developments in global research? What are the latest research trends in different countries across the globe? What are journal editors and researchers saying about the hottest topics in academic publishing? Read the latest news on academic publishing and stay updated about the current trends in scholarly publishing.
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Many researchers indulge in what is known as ‘outcome switching,’ which means the trial report does not include outcomes that are part of the pre-registration, or includes new outcomes without any underlying explanation. Switching of outcomes can have an impact on healthcare and scientific advancement. Why are journal editors and trial sponsors unable to put a stop to this phenomenon? Could accurate reporting in clinical trials help in countering the reproducibility crisis that science is...
- Sneha Kulkarni
- Mar 14, 2016
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Asia is one of the powerhouses of global research and development performance, and the Republic of Korea has emerged as one of the leading Asian nations in terms of innovation and economic growth. Despite facing a financial crisis due to the extensive focus on a few fundamental industries, Korea has the potential of becoming a global leader in innovation and research. This post attempts to look closely at some frequently contemplated questions such as: Can Korea become a global leader in...
- Sneha Kulkarni
- Mar 4, 2016
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In February 2016, the scholarly publishing landscape was abuzz with discussions on topics like irroproducibility, government policy, struggles faced by postdocs, and delays in journal publishing. We tracked several science forums and blogs to follow up on these discussions and bring you an overview in this post. Happy reading!
- Editage Insights
- Feb 29, 2016
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Often, bogus or predatory journals send email invitations to authors to submit their articles, luring them with promises of quick publication. What happens when an author falls prey to such a bogus journal? How can authors assess the credibility of a journal?
- Kakoli Majumder
- Feb 22, 2016
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Have you received an e-mail inviting you to submit your paper to a journal that sounds familiar and the list of editorial board members are well-credentialed professionals? Their invitations are tempting, promising speedy peer review and publication. If you’re a new author who is eager to publish, you might respond. And you might be dismayed to find that, upon submission, a hefty article processing fee is charged and your article receives little or no dissemination. This article takes a look at...
- Editage Insights
- Feb 21, 2016
- 13,174 views
If you are a researcher, you will certainly relate to this powerful video. The “publish or perish” culture is taking its toll on researchers and the entire publishing communityMore and more papers are being retracted every yearMany authors are giving in to unethical publication practices (salami slicing, plagiarism, duplicate submission. etc.)Predatory and bogus publishers are scamming authors by offering false publication guaranteesScience is losing its firm foundationAre you committed to the...
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- Feb 11, 2016
- 2,182 views
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Globally, science and technology is making great strides. Remarkably, developing nations are fast catching up with the developed nations in terms of R&D investment, technological advances, research output, and research outreach. To map these changes and latest trends world over, the NSF has put together a report Science & Engineering Indicators 2016 that was released in January 2016.
- Sneha Kulkarni
- Feb 10, 2016
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Time and again, the media has been accused of distorting the image of science. But is bad journalism the only reason behind the mistrust in and misrepresentation of science? A recently published study made an interesting revelation that journals are as responsible as, or maybe even more than media, for biased reporting of science. So who’s responsible for misrepresenting science – media or journals?
- Sneha Kulkarni
- Jan 29, 2016
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While the advocates of open science stress on transparency and accessibility, there is a growing sentiment among some scientific folk about the need for nondisclosure of certain details in publishing, to counter the the “status over merit” culture of academia. This article explores the role anonymity plays in scientific publication and whether removing all indentifiers from a published work would help science.
- Sneha Kulkarni
- Jan 21, 2016
- 8,127 views
2016 is here! And it's the perfect time to introduce you to the Editage Insights team. Watch this video to know more about how the Editage Insights team works hard all year round to bring you the most updated information and useful resources on academic publishing. Meet our brilliant and whacky team members and hear them talk about the things they love.
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- Jan 15, 2016
- 2,404 views
