Newspaper columnist calls scientific publishing a “rip-off”
In a recent opinion piece the traditional scientific publishing model is reviewed alongside recent efforts to change it.
Evidence-based publication planning: the essentials
Tips for evidence-based publication planning, including gap and SWOT analysis, are provided in a recent issue of the MAP newsletter.
2018 World Science Day for Peace and Development: Science, a Human Right
UNESCO World Science Day for Peace and Development aims to improve access and diversity in science.
The Wellcome Trust announces a new open access policy
The Wellcome Trust announces a new open access policy, which includes five key updates.
Who’s doing all of the peer review?
A global survey examines the current peer review landscape and provides suggestions to combat ‘reviewer fatigue’.
Is peer review coming out of the shadows?
Journals and funders pledge to publish peer review reports in a move to increase transparency of the publication process.
Is the traditional medical congress evolving into a virtual event?
As our use of social media and online resources continues to grow, is the traditional format of the medical congress a thing of the past?
Predatory journals: the potential value of a consensus definition
What is a predatory journal? A scoping review published in F1000Research explores their defining characteristics.
[VIDEO] Transparent future: ORCiD, CRediT and Convey
Tim Koder reviews the potential for ORCiD, CRediT and Convey to increase transparency and accountability in medical publishing.
[VIDEO] Faster future: preprints
Tim Ellison reviews the growing importance of preprints in medical publishing.
[VIDEO] Open future: open access
Amy Williams provides an update on open access models and the implications for industry-funded research that might arise from “Plan S”.
2018 International Open Access Week has arrived!
This year’s International Open Access Week (October 22–28) is underway with a focus on designing equitable foundations for open knowledge. A host of events are scheduled across the globe, how will you get involved?
The elimination of negative study results: reporting and citation bias
Is the apparent efficacy of treatments being altered by bias? A recent study takes a closer look at the cumulative effects of reporting and citation biases.
eLife trial new approach to peer review
eLife is trialling a novel form of open peer review that gives authors more control over their response to reviewers.
How can you help on World Mental Health Day?
Today is World Mental Health Day, providing an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues facing young people in a changing world.
Google launches Dataset Search
Google launches a new search tool to facilitate the discoverability of public datasets.