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Enhancing the grant peer review system: Overview of Publons global survey

This post presents the key results from the Grant Review in Focus report, a global survey by Publons on grant peer revieweing
Enhancing the grant peer review system: Overview of Publons global survey

Why are mental health problems elevated among graduate students?

Why are mental health problems elevated among graduate students? This post delves deep into understanding the reasons that lead to the excessive pressure and ways…
Why are mental health problems elevated among graduate students?

Academics weigh in: What does quality in peer review mean to you?

The theme of Peer Review Week 2019 was Quality in Peer Review. We reached out to a bunch of people to know what they thought about peer review. Here are some of the…
Academics weigh in: What does quality in peer review mean to you?

Quality and trust in peer review: An overview of Sense about Science 2019 survey

Sense about Science's Peer Review Survey 2019 unveils interesting points and insights about the peer review system. It also lays down several action paths to make the…
Quality and trust in peer review: An overview of Sense about Science 2019 survey

How peer review is perceived by authors from emerging research countries

What do authors think about peer review? Do they think it's working? What changes do they want to see in peer review? And how can peer review quality be improved? Read…
How peer review is perceived by authors from emerging research countries

The rise of the freelance scientist

Academics, especially early career researchers and PhD-holders, are now finding a new way to offer their services as freelancers or consultants to industries that…
The rise of the freelance scientist

What bearing does China's Belt and Road Initiative have on science?

Understand what China's Belt and Road Initiative is and how science is an important aspect of the plans. 
What bearing does China's Belt and Road Initiative have on science?

Of dog hair, open access, and public understanding of science

This article discusses the value of open access to the general public and explores the impact of free access to scientific information and updates on laypersons and…
Of dog hair, open access, and public understanding of science

Who should be held accountable for research misconduct – first authors or last authors?

A recent study suggests that the first author of a paper must be held accountable if evidence of misconduct is found in the paper. Academics argue this approach may not…
Who should be held accountable for research misconduct – first authors or last authors?

Plan S: The nuts and bolts

Have you heard of Plan S? It has been one of the hottest topics of discussion among academics over the past few months. Most of you might be aware of what it is. If you…