Abstract In this article, we discuss the continued circulation and use of retracted science as a complex problem: Multiple stakeholders
Flawed research means we still do not know if the drug is safe or effective During disease outbreaks, it can
Introduction The Concordat to Support Research Integrity (“Concordat”) provides a national framework for good research conduct and its governance. Research
Abstract In this article, we discuss the continued circulation and use of retracted science as a complex problem: Multiple stakeholders
There can be little doubt that PLOS One has been a powerhouse in academic publishing but it also can seem beset with publication ethics and research misconduct problems. This deep dive into what’s going on behind the scenes at the publisher is interesting and well worth a read. We have included links to quite a few related items.
This interesting Scholarly Kitchen piece looks at the nuts and bolts of Plan S, the implications of open access and its possible future. If the exclusion of researchers from less affluent countries can be resolved it has phenomenal potential to democratise academic publishing and shift resources away from exorbitant subscription fees perhaps toward constructive items. We have included links to 11 related items.
Indignant complaints that a policy or approach is guilty of “wokeness” have always been mystifying to us. None of us has an inviolate right to treat others with disrespect. Over recent decades the ranks of science have (too slowly) expanded to include a variety of races/cultures, sexes/gender identities, ages and people who live with a disability. And the readership of our work has definitely expanded. People do have a reasonable expectation to be treated with respect and to be included in scientific discussions, rather than excluded because of who they are. Times have changed folks, we all need to change as well. If you disagree, we will need to agree to disagree.
Abstract Publication ethics principles became one of the main aspects of conducting scientific research and presenting its results. Publication ethics
