Paper Mills- A Rising Concern in the Academic Community
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A good publishing record is one of the essential criteria for promotion, tenure, and grant acquisition for future projects. The…
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Understanding Research Ethics: How to Prevent Plagiarism
Overview of research ethics
Major ethical issues
Drafting plagiarism-free papers
IPR violation
Guest Post: Interesting Science vs. Sound Science – All About the Rigor and Transparency Index (RTI)
This guest post is drafted by Martijn Roelandse and Anita Bandrowski from SciCrunch. It highlights the unique features offered by SciCrunch to researchers, with a special emphasis…
Too Much at Stake to Win the Billion Dollar COVID-19 Vaccine Race!
While the world eagerly awaits the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine, there are several questions that remain! By when can we expect the vaccine to be ready? Is it safe to…
How Should Researchers Read Papers During the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every industry, around the world. The academic publishing industry is no exception. Whether it is dealing with the sudden change in…
Why Scientists, Not Investors, Should Drive Technological Progress
Whether it’s the car you drive, the computer you’re reading this article on, or the vaccine that kept your child from getting measles this year, one thing is clear—science has been…
Here’s How You Can Identify Errors in Your Research Data
Imagine you are a young, keen PhD student. Deep in the research for your thesis, you decide to take a break by browsing the latest news in your field. That’s when you spot a story…
Bioethics: Addressing Social and Ethical Issues in Medicine and Science
Bioethics and bioethical principles
Policy-making and upholding
Ethical issues in life sciences research
Resources for bioethics information
Dealing with Fake Co-Authors: A New Publishing Problem
Recently I walked past my colleague’s office and noticed he was laughing. I asked him what was so funny.“I am reading about an authorship story of ‘Stronzo Bestiale’,” he chuckled.…
Fighting Misinformation During the COVID-19 Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world, it is shadowed by another “disease”: misinformation. Fuelled by both traditional and social media, misinformation presents a new…
Should the Academic Community Trust Plagiarism Detectors?
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Academic integrity is a serious issue in the research community. It ensures that the scientists remain dedicated…
