Fatima Qureshi

The presence of articles from predatory journals on PubMed is now a budding concern among the research community. There have been multiple instances where researchers have spotted articles from non-…

The UK is likely to abandon expensive journal subscriptions for more “read and publish” agreements, taking cue from other European nations like Germany and Norway.

The White House has unveiled a joint committee to tackle obstacles faced by the American research enterprise. Leaders from several federal agencies will work together to gather insight from the…

The German budget plan includes a 3% yearly increase in research spending; the number of yearly evaluations for institutions is likely to rise too.

How is the background of a research study different from a literature review? Are you unsure about what sets them apart? This infographic lists 6 differences that will help you distinguish between…

Elsevier and Norway have agreed to a new pilot agreement that will allow corresponding Norwegian researchers to publish in an open access format in most of Elsevier’s journals.

Indian scientists have launched a preprint repository where researchers can archive manuscripts from multiple disciplines. The online repository will help to improve the quality of science, hope the…

About 40% research-intensive institutes consider journal impact factors when evaluating the performance of their academic staff, reveals a survey of 129 North American institutions.

NIH-funded institutions may take action against scientists found guilty of breaking the agency’s rules regarding disclosure of foreign ties. 

Duke University has settled research misconduct lawsuit with a reimbursement of $112.5 million while the whistleblower who filed the lawsuit will receive more than $33 million.