Can AI Make Peer Review More Equitable?
Just like good research, good peer review must be very robust. I take my responsibilities as a researcher very seriously, and whenever I have the opportunity to conduct a peer…
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The Evolution of AI Literacy: From Technical Skill to Ethical Imperative
In 1950, Scientist Alan Turing asked a prophetic question in his landmark paper, “Computing Machinery and Intelligence”: He asked, “Can machines think?” He then proposed a thought…
Rethinking Statistical Rigor in the Age of AI-Powered Peer Review
Executive Summary
AI is reshaping peer review, particularly in statistical evaluation. Beyond text generation, AI can check consistency, rerun analyses, and flag questionable…
Research Reporting Guidelines: Evolution, Impact on Scientific Publishing and Future Developments
Introduction
In the early 1980s and throughout that decade, the evidence-based medicine (EBM) movement appeared and gained momentum. Largely the brainchild of Canadian physician…
Toward Science-Led Publishing: How realigning publishing could advance science
The following is a summary of Toward Science-Led Publishing by Damian Pattinson and George Currie.
The way we communicate and evaluate research today is largely dependent on a…
From Confusion to Coalition: Why publishers must join the responsible AI movement
AI is no longer knocking at the door of academic publishing. It’s already inside, reorganizing our systems, decisions, and even ethics. While AI offers unprecedented opportunities…
DEI Funds and the Future: What’s in store for the next 5 years?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have recently been much-discussed topic in academia and beyond. However, the landscape is set to shift dramatically following…
Rethinking Research Impact: Why field-weighted citation impact is a game changer
In today’s complex research ecosystem, the conversation around scholarly influence demands a fresh perspective. Traditional metrics like the journal impact factor, long considered…
Upholding Publication Integrity: Actionable steps for journals and publishers
In an era where scientific research drives critical decisions in healthcare, policy, and innovation, publication integrity has never been more essential. Yet, maintaining the…
Upholding the Integrity of Open Science
Open Access Week 2024 is a good time to reflect on the challenges faced by an important component in the open access ecosystem — preprint servers.
Open Access and Preprints
The …
Overcoming Skepticism Through Experimentation: The role of AI in transforming peer review
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides across various domains, yet one critical area within academic publishing remains hesitant: peer review. This foundational…
Preprints: Community over commercialization in action
The ability to access and share knowledge is fundamental to advancing research. However, commercial interests often mean one or both of these is restricted. "Community over…