Tag: Academic Publishing
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Weekend reads: When citation fakery, undisclosed COIs, and AI loom over research integrity
Introduction: A week of alarms for research integrity This weekend, we synthesize the most important threads from Retraction Watch’s week in review. From a high-profile case of citation falsification to a conference grappling with AI-generated abstracts, the stories illuminate ongoing tensions between scientific rigor, transparency, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in scholarly work.…
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Weekend Reads: Retraction Watch Highlights, Fake Citations, COIs in Psychiatry, and AI Risks to Surveys
Weekend Reads: What stood out this week This week’s roundup from Retraction Watch covers a mix of investigations, warnings, and policy questions shaping how the scientific community handles integrity, transparency, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in research practices. From alleged citation falsification to undisclosed conflicts of interest in psychiatry and the emerging risks…
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Igor Kaganovich Named Editor in Chief of Physics of Plasmas
AIP Publishing appoints Igor Kaganovich as editor in chief of Physics of Plasmas AIP Publishing announced today that Igor Kaganovich, a senior researcher at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) at Princeton University, has been named editor in chief of Physics of Plasmas. The appointment marks a significant leadership shift for…
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ThinkNanyang: A New Academic Imprint Aims to Boost Chinese-Language Research Across Singapore and Southeast Asia
New imprint ThinkNanyang launches to elevate Chinese-language scholarship A new scholarly imprint, ThinkNanyang, debuted on November 16 with a mission to strengthen Chinese-language research across Singapore and Southeast Asia. The initiative seeks to provide a dedicated platform for scholars who publish in Chinese, helping to diversify academic discourse in the region and reach broader audiences…
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ThinkNanyang: A New Academic Imprint to Elevate Chinese-Language Research in Singapore and Southeast Asia
Introduction: A Bold Step for Chinese-Language Scholarship Singapore-based Focus Publishing, the publishing arm of SPH Media that also publishes The Straits Times, has launched a new academic imprint called ThinkNanyang. Unveiled on November 16, this initiative seeks to elevate Chinese-language research and broaden the reach of scholarly works across Singapore and Southeast Asia. By positioning…
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Weekend reads: Debunking prophecies, AI citation milestones, and quirky science myths
Weekend reads at Retraction Watch: A mix of myth-busting, milestones, and quirky science This week’s Retraction Watch roundup serves up a blend of scholarly sleuthing, data quirks, and the perennial questions that keep scientists and readers alike turning pages. Here’s a look at the notable stories that captured attention, plus a call for reader support…
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AIP Publishing Partners with Hebei University of Technology to Launch Harmonics and Scattering: A New Open Access Journal for 2026
Overview of the Partnership AIP Publishing (AIPP) has announced a strategic collaboration with Hebei University of Technology to establish Harmonics and Scattering (HAS), a new open access journal slated for launch in 2026. This partnership combines AIPP’s global publishing expertise with Hebei University of Technology’s strong research ecosystem, creating a dedicated platform for high-quality work…
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Decolonizing Global Health: Key Concepts, Actions, and Contributors — A Scoping Review
Introduction: A decade of debate, a call to action Decolonizing global health has emerged as a critical lens for rethinking power, knowledge, and governance in international health. A recent scoping review screened 1,536 articles to identify what decolonizing global health means, its core components, proposed actions, and who is contributing to the dialogue. The findings…
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Nature journal under fire: critics say diversity policies threaten scientific merit
Background: A debate over merit, diversity, and peer review Amid a widening conversation about equity in academia, a dispute has erupted over whether high-profile journals should prioritize social justice considerations in research publication and review processes. The controversy centers on Nature Communications and related Nature Portfolio journals, where comments and policies about diversity, inclusion, and…
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Nature Journal Accused of Abandoning Science for Social Justice: A Deepening Divide in Peer Review
Rising Tensions in Scientific Publishing The debate over how diversity and inclusion shape scientific publishing has intensified, with critics accusing leading journals of prioritizing social justice agendas over pure scientific merit. At the heart of the controversy is an open letter from Krylov, a chemistry professor at the University of Southern California (USC), who alleged…