In an era where scientific research drives critical decisions in healthcare, policy, and innovation, publication integrity has never been more essential. Yet, maintaining the reliability of published studies can be challenging, with many…

Dr. Alan Fisher knew his team’s research had immense potential. After months of tireless work, they finally achieved groundbreaking results. However, as he reviewed the images in his manuscript, he noticed that some were unclear. He knew…

The number of research retractions has grown markedly over the past two decades. A recent study findings indicate that retractions for European biomedical science papers have quadrupled between 2000 and 2021. Furthermore, another study…

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 open access movement emerged in the early 1990s with the rise…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides across various domains, yet one critical area within academic publishing remains hesitant: peer review. This foundational system, integral to the advancement of knowledge, lags…