Wellcome prizes up for grabs for innovative re-use of open data
Researchers can win Wellcome Data Re-use Prizes for new insights, tools or health applications generated from re-use of open data.
Are researchers able to access trial data? Audit provides insights on data sharing from industry-sponsored studies
A recent study published in BMC Medicine audits data sharing from pharmaceutical industry-sponsored clinical studies.
Are meta-analyses producing more controversy than answers?
A recent article from Science explores how meta-analyses may be less authoritative than they seem.
The prolific authors publishing an equivalent of one paper every five days
Researchers at Nature uncover the world’s most hyperprolific authors and question our understanding of scientific authorship.
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.
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.
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.
Google launches Dataset Search
Google launches a new search tool to facilitate the discoverability of public datasets.
cOAlition S is here!
Learn more about the potential impact of cOAlition S: a commitment to make all European publicly funded research freely available by 2020.
Are better guidelines needed for ‘encore’ presentations?
Gain a better understanding of issues surrounding the preparation of encore presentations for congresses.
Reduced impact factor due to journal growth
How can journal growth affect impact factor and what can be done to avoid it?
Exploring the pros and cons of funder open access platforms
In a recent publication, researchers examine whether funder open access platforms are a good idea.
How to ensure smooth publication management with collaboration partners
A recent issue of the MAP newsletter provides best practice tips for the management of publications between research collaborators.
Join CBI’s 14th Annual Publication Planning Meeting
CBI’s Publication Planning Meeting is back by popular demand with new dates and an exciting new programme.