When Pragmatism Collides With Fundamentalism-PLOS Hikes Publication Fees
More negative headlines for Pharma highlighting the importance of transparency
The BMJ this week published a re-analysis of infamous paroxetine trial – Study 329. The re-analysis found differing results, and came to different conclusions versus the original manuscript article. The … Continue Reading More negative headlines for Pharma highlighting the importance of transparency
Post-publication review is still only for the scientific 1%
A blog post published in the past few days discusses the pitfalls associated with post-publication peer review. The author states: “One function of pre-publication review is redistribution of attention: it … Continue Reading Post-publication review is still only for the scientific 1%
Worried you might be about to submit to a predatory #OA journal? Help is at hand
Sharing research results with the world is key to scientific progress. But with so many publications, how can you be sure you can trust a particular journal? A check list … Continue Reading Worried you might be about to submit to a predatory #OA journal? Help is at hand
“Prepublication peer review is an imperfect process, but traditional journals have no alternative”
A recent article in the journal Transplantation discusses the pros and cons associated with both prepublication and postpublication peer review. The author of the article concludes: “…prepublication peer review is … Continue Reading “Prepublication peer review is an imperfect process, but traditional journals have no alternative”
Open access: The true cost of science publishing
A recent article in Nature News discusses the true costs of scientific publishing. In particular, the article focuses on the differences in costs amongst different publishing models, from traditional publishing … Continue Reading Open access: The true cost of science publishing
Registration is now open for the 2016 European Meeting of ISMPP (International Society of Medical Publication Professionals)
Registration is now open for the 2016 European Meeting of ISMPP (International Society of Medical Publication Professionals). The meeting title is: Publication Planning in Practice: Overcoming Challenges in the Age … Continue Reading Registration is now open for the 2016 European Meeting of ISMPP (International Society of Medical Publication Professionals)
Peer Review Week – A Celebration!
Who owns peer review? [BioMed Central blog]
There is increasing focus on findings ways to reward peer reviewers for the active and important role they play in advancing research. With this in mind, a blog published in … Continue Reading Who owns peer review? [BioMed Central blog]
Free webinar: “Trust and Transparency in Peer Review”
Peer review – the evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field – is at the heart of scholarly communications. Whether evaluating a journal … Continue Reading Free webinar: “Trust and Transparency in Peer Review”
Call for the creation of a coalition to vet individuals and companies who offer publication services
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Donald Samulack, PhD (President, U.S. Operations, Cactus Communications and Editage), presented and launched an industry-wide call-to-action during a panel session titled “Predatory Author Services: What … Continue Reading Call for the creation of a coalition to vet individuals and companies who offer publication services
Registration for the 41st EMWA conference is now open
Registration is now open for the 41st European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) Conference, which will be held at the Worldhotel Bel Air, The Hague from 5–7 November 2015. To view … Continue Reading Registration for the 41st EMWA conference is now open
Altmetrics and Research Assessment: How Not to Let History Repeat Itself
How to avoid plagiarism
A blog this week provides a good overview of how to avoid plagiarism. The article starts: “Plagiarism in medical writing is one of the most important ethical issues for us … Continue Reading How to avoid plagiarism