The importance of a good review(er) for educational technology research (Papers: Linda Corrin et. al. | August 2023)
Abstract The process of peer review has been central to academic publishing in educational technology for at least 50 years.
Abstract The process of peer review has been central to academic publishing in educational technology for at least 50 years.
Abstract Background Online studies offer an efficient method of recruiting participants and collecting data. Whilst delivering an online randomised trial,
How much is a citation worth? $3? $6? $100 000? Any of those answers is correct, according to back-of-the-envelope calculations over
If this draft law is enacted it will make China the first country to outlaw the use of artificial intelligence to write research output. The challenge of course will be correctly detecting when it has been used. It should be noted that the law has a retrospective element so that a student who has graduated where their work used AI may have their degree revoked. One wonders whether similar laws may be adopted in other jurisdictions. Use of such technology is undoubtedly unethical, but the risk of false positives does seem high.
Abstract Background ChatGPT has emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing scientific writing. It is the first openly available Large
The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially changed the academic and research publishing landscape. The scientific, government and the wider public wanted information as quickly as possible, and they needed quick, open and fully transparent peer review. Preprint service has provided an ideal response to those needs. The way in which we assess scientific work and research outputs needs to change to be more nuanced in its measures and metrics. Our thinking of these matters needs to change. Yes, ARC, we are looking askance at you. The fact that something made sense four years ago, doesn’t mean that it continues to serve.
We suspect that similar conclusions and recommendations could be found for many other countries, including Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. What is needed globally is not just funding and peer review for research, we need systems to underpin reproductivity and the investigation of alleged research misconduct.
Much has been said about how Chinese-backed research might be ‘stealing’ intellectual property developed by Western scientists. Given the state of geopolitical politics and military development, it is fashionable for politicians, commentators and media personalities to rail against collaborations with Chinese researchers. But as this piece from The Guardian highlights, these collaborations have generated crucial public health benefits in the past. The current situation might mean future collaborations will be that much harder. It is an implication that needs to be more soberly considered and weighed.