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Can new measures of research impact replace the impact factor?

Traditional metrics for measuring scholarly impact, such as the impact factor of the journal, h-index, etc., are familiar to all researchers. But although still very…
Can new measures of research impact replace the impact factor?
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Perceptions of science in media and the non-scientific community

Wouldn’t be interesting to know how the general public perceives science and what their views are about researchers? 
Perceptions of science in media and the non-scientific community
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Misinformation in science news: How the media shapes public understanding

Much of the public understanding of scientific knowledge is dependent on mainstream media coverage of science. However, the media's representation of scientific research…
Misinformation in science news: How the media shapes public understanding
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Should ghost writers be given credit for their work or eliminated from science?

Ghost authorship has been one of the persistent problems in medical writing, which this article discusses in detail. 
Should ghost writers be given credit for their work or eliminated from science?
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From 'Brain drain' to 'Brain circulation': Global trends in international collaboration and researcher mobility

The landscape of scientific research is fast changing, with the emergence of new global players and upcoming trends that transcend geographical boundaries and reinforce…
From 'Brain drain' to 'Brain circulation': Global trends in international collaboration and researcher mobility
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The expanding role of gastrointestinal nurses—from nursing to professional healthcare

The stereotypical view of a nurse is a person who tends the sick, injured, or infirm. However, I have realized that there is much more to the role of gastroenterology…
The expanding role of gastrointestinal nurses—from nursing to professional healthcare
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Japan’s changing position in global science

Without doubt, all eyes in the academic publishing industry are on the Asia-pacific region now. And this is not surprising, as over the last few years, this region has…
Japan’s changing position in global science
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More delays in peer review: Finding reviewers willing to contribute

In this post, Dr. Goldman discusses how a journal editor identifies potential peer reviewers for a submitted paper and the reasons for delay at this stage of editorial…
More delays in peer review: Finding reviewers willing to contribute
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Is the Publons system of recognition the way forward for peer review?

While peer review is considered as an integral part of validating the soundness of science, peer reviewing has remained a largely unacknowledged task. The recently…
Is the Publons system of recognition the way forward for peer review?
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Interdisciplinary research: Challenges, perceptions, and the way forward

As the focus of research is shifting to resolving challenges such as climate change, food and water crisis, research is transcending the boundaries of disciplines. But…