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Science in Iran in the pre and post sanctions era

The future of science and research in Iran has become a hot topic among global academics and policymakers in the wake of the landmark nuclear agreement between Iran and…
Science in Iran in the pre and post sanctions era

Why the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic is worrying researchers

The COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping through the world. In an attempt to stop the transmission of infections, academia has taken several tough steps. While these measures…
Why the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic is worrying researchers

Should data secrecy be considered research misconduct?

Although most researchers agree that data sharing is the scientific ideal, there exists a general skepticism regarding making their data publicly accessible. Since…
Should data secrecy be considered research misconduct?

How is artificial intelligence propelling science and research?

Artificial intelligence is of huge interest to researchers as it has the potential to change the course of scientific discovery. While AI-powered applications in…
How is artificial intelligence propelling science and research?

A journal editor's heartfelt thoughts on mass retraction and unethical publication practices

As the volume of scientific publishing is increasing, so is the competitive pressure to get published. The extreme competition in academia and the immense pressure to…
A journal editor's heartfelt thoughts on mass retraction and unethical publication practices

Who's losing in the race to publish --- science?

Researchers scramble to boost their publication record by targeting to publish in high impact factor journals as their career advancement depends on it. Consequentially,…
Who's losing in the race to publish --- science?

Will China's efforts to reform its research system make it a global scientific force?

Although China is among the world leaders in scientific output, the Chinese research system has been struggling to resolve many basic problems in research management. To…
Will China's efforts to reform its research system make it a global scientific force?

How transparency can abate peer review scams

Peer review is regarded as the gold standard for evaluating scientific communication. Time and again, however, it has been targeted as a soft spot by researchers and, at…
How transparency can abate peer review scams

Science journals might be more international but not their editorial boards

A strong ‘gatekeeper bias’ could trap researchers from countries like India in a vicious cycle that keeps them from securing more money or availing important…
Science journals might be more international but not their editorial boards

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…