As the return to university beckons for many of us, we are unfortunately reminded that many of the challenges facing scholarly communications persist. Simon Linacre assesses wider issues impacting on publication ethics as Cabells’ Predatory Reports database hits the 15,000 journal mark.
What lies beneath
The first set of data from Cabells’ collaboration with Inera’s Edifix shows that nearly 300 article checks included references to predatory journals. Simon Linacre looks behind the data to share more details about ‘citation contamination.'
Peer Review Week 2021: Identity in Peer Review
Peer Review Week 2021 has been announced for September 20–24 with the theme of Identity in Peer Review. Simon Linacre takes a look at the importance of the event and this year’s chosen theme.
No signs of slowing
Simon Linacre takes a look at the predatory journals listed in Predatory Reports throughout June 2021.
Industrial disease
A new collaboration with between Cabells and Edifix from Inera helps researchers identify articles and authors published in predatory journals to prevent citation contamination.
No laughing matter
The latest meme to sweep Twitter in the last week has been a satirical look at typical journal articles. Simon Linacre introduces Cabells’ own take on the theme and reflects on the impact they can have on our shared conscience. We all like memes, right? Those social media nuggets that we can all relate to … Continue reading No laughing matter
What really counts for rankings?
University and business school rankings have induced hate and ridicule in equal measure since they were first developed, and yet we are told enjoy huge popularity with students. Simon Linacre looks at how the status quo could change thanks in part to some rankings’ own shortcomings.
No more grist to the mill
Numerous recent reports have highlighted the problems caused by published articles that originated from paper mills. Simon Linacre asks what these 21st Century mills do and what other dangers could lurk in the future.
Rewriting the scholarly* record books
Are predatory journals to academic publishing what PEDs are to Major League Baseball?
Cabells launches new SDG Impact Intensity™ journal rating system in partnership with Saint Joseph’s University’s Haub School of Business
Following hot on the heels of Cabells’ inclusion in the United Nations SDG Publishers Compact, we are also announcing an exclusive partnership with Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) for a new metric assessing journals and their engagement with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Simon Linacre explains the origins of the collaboration and how the new … Continue reading Cabells launches new SDG Impact Intensity™ journal rating system in partnership with Saint Joseph’s University’s Haub School of Business