Is the tide turning on traditional academic publishing?
How could reforms to the existing scholarly publishing model be implemented?
Hype in research: do we have a problem?
Read about the rise in the use of embellished language in academic writing, including the drivers behind this trend.
The hunter or the hunted: why do authors publish in predatory journals?
Learn about the driving forces behind authors’ involvement with predatory journals and strategies to address this issue.
ISMPP Academy – PREP! Practical Resources to Elevate Publications
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AI in publishing: an underutilised tool?
Find out how AI can be used to increase efficiency and predict ‘successful’ papers in medical publishing.
Do bad apples in academic publishing really spoil the barrel?
Do we need to worry about the presence of retracted articles in systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines?
[PODCAST]: Digital features: are they worth the effort? Questions answered
Audience questions are answered in this follow up to an ISMPP U webinar on digital features.
Accelerating open access: cOAlition S takes bold action to propel change
Discover why cOAlition S will drop 1,589 journals from its transformative journal programme, and how this might affect the scientific community.
No artificial ingredients: Nature takes a stand against generative AI
Nature bans AI-generated images and videos – read about the concerns that led to the journal’s decision.
Society-first science: 10 rules for responsible research
Read about proposed steps to minimise unintended societal harm of research studies.
[PODCAST] Accessible conference presentations: results and insights from a study
What can be done to make medical conferences more accessible? Find out by listening to the latest InformED podcast.
What makes an effective lay title for a clinical trial?
Learn to optimise lay titles to improve public understanding of clinical trials and promote patient engagement.
Monitoring open science: what key practices should we measure?
Discover the results of a consensus study in the biomedical research community.
BioGPT: a useful tool or cause for concern?
Learn more about BioGPT, the rise of AI in medical publishing, and why some remain cautious.
The reality of incomplete reporting: can journal editors do more to help?
A recent systematic review calls for journal editors to urgently review their submission policies.
ChatGPT – key priorities for research and publishing
What can be done to ensure that ChatGPT is used responsibly?