Open source tools: why citations are important
Open source software is often used in science but is left uncited in many publications: researchers urge authors to make a change.
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.
New guidelines for journals advise how to implement open peer review
As demand for transparency increases, many journals are adopting open peer review: learn more about best-practice guidelines for implementing such systems.
The road to patient centricity: plain language summaries
An article in the MAP newsletter examines how plain language summaries are key in making peer-reviewed biomedical research accessible to all.
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?
Are European universities failing to report clinical trial data in a timely manner?
A recent article from Nature news delves into clinical trial reporting following evidence showing that some universities are failing to meet EU regulations.
Celebrate MedComms Day 2019!
Add your contributions to the 8th annual MedComms Day.
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.
[VIDEO] Plain-language summaries: what are they, and why consider including them in our publications
Jan Seal-Roberts provides a topical discussion about plain-language summaries including why we should include these in our publications.
GPCAP recommendations fill an important gap
Specific guidelines describing best practice for developing conference abstracts and presentations are now available.
Could preprint servers become self-organising peer review platforms?
Researchers propose that self-organising peer review for preprints could be the future of scholarly publishing.
Would you like to write for The Publication Plan?
Share your expertise with the medical publishing community! The Publication Plan is now welcoming guest articles.
CBI’s 8th Annual Publication and Clinical Trial Transparency Europe
Join CBI for the latest updates on data sharing, collaborating with patients and innovations in publishing.
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.
Is there too much reliance on computers to detect plagiarism?
Plagiarism detection software and the originality scores they generate are useful, but find out why human input is a fundamental part of the process.
Five essential factors for data sharing
Discover the five areas for improvement identified in Springer Nature’s recent surveys of researchers, aiming to promote data sharing.