How much can a single paper affect journal impact factor?
A recent preprint sheds light on just how volatile journal impact factors can be.
Next-generation journal metrics: leaving the impact factor behind
Authors of an article in Nature believe it is time to move beyond the journal impact factor and discuss what next-generation metrics should look like.
Cabell’s Journal Blacklist – does it help fight predatory publishing?
A recent blog for The Scholarly Kitchen explores the pros and cons of a searchable predatory journal directory.
Is the presence of predatory journals on PubMed a cause for concern?
How do predatory journals get indexed in PubMed and how big a problem is it?
How researchers are changing the way they publish
There are a number of publishing features to consider when selecting a journal. Find out how researchers are navigating the options to their best advantage.
Authors undeterred by rising article processing charges
Article processing charges are increasing, but a recent study finds that higher charges seem to attract rather than deter authors from submitting to open access journals.
Are mirror journals the solution to publishing open access under Plan S?
While mirror journals have been proposed as an alternative to hybrid journals for open access publishing under Plans S, recent guidance indicates they may not be compliant.
Predatory journals: the potential value of a consensus definition
What is a predatory journal? A scoping review published in F1000Research explores their defining characteristics.
Predatory publishers and conferences: red flags
A recent article published in PharmaTimes explores the top warning signs that can be used to identify predatory publishers and conferences.
Reduced impact factor due to journal growth
How can journal growth affect impact factor and what can be done to avoid it?
Meeting report: summary of the 14th Annual Meeting of ISMPP — Part 1
Missed the 14th Annual Meeting of ISMPP? Read our meeting report to get up to speed!
The disparity between top-tier journals and their smaller counterparts: should we be worried?
In a recent opinion piece for The BMJ, Dr Elizabeth Loder describes the potential impact of the resource gap between top- and lower-tier journals.
“Current pitfalls and opportunities in medical communications”
Medical communications professionals give their take on ‘fake news’, predatory journals, and the role of artificial intelligence in medical publishing.
How to get your clinical research published in a high-tier journal
In the latest issue of The Map Newsletter from ISMPP, medical communications professionals share their experience and tips on how to get clinical research published in high-tier journals.
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Meeting report: summary of day 2 of the 2018 Annual TIPPA Meeting
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