Canada has been in the headlines of late, and from a brand perspective, for all the right reasons. The world’s second biggest country has been the focus for much of the world's news following a huge swing in its general elections and for standing up to substantial rhetoric from the US President. Never has it … Continue reading Illusions of Grandeur
A Discussion with Professor Graham Kendall: Predatory Publishers, Ethics in Publishing, and More
In September 2024, Graham Kendall caused something of a stir when he ‘outed’ himself as the person behind @fake_journals, the popular Twitter/X account highlighting the problems caused by predatory journals. Cabells’ Simon Linacre – a research collaborator with Professor Kendall – asks him about his background and focus on publishing ethics, including why he chose … Continue reading A Discussion with Professor Graham Kendall: Predatory Publishers, Ethics in Publishing, and More
Why Has the Impact Argument Struggled to Have… Impact?
The Impact Agenda has been with us for over a decade, but the case is still being made for widespread adoption. Simon Linacre reports from this week’s AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM) in Vienna, where impact seems to be on the minds of everyone, but is anything changing?
Springing into Action: Catch us at ACRL in Minneapolis or ICAM in Vienna
We’re gearing up for an exciting conference season and can’t wait to connect with our community at two major events this spring. First, we’ll be heading to Minneapolis for the ACRL 2025 Conference, where we’ll join academic librarians and scholars to discuss the latest in research integrity, publishing trends, and how libraries can support responsible … Continue reading Springing into Action: Catch us at ACRL in Minneapolis or ICAM in Vienna
Understanding Predatory Journals: Spreading Misinformation and Disinformation
Since November of last year, our team has been contacted by the national public broadcasting networks of both Japan and Germany to provide information related to our work investigating and reporting on predatory journals. In both cases, the journalists were asking specifically about publications focused primarily not on generating profits, but rather on spreading misinformation … Continue reading Understanding Predatory Journals: Spreading Misinformation and Disinformation
Emerging Trends in Retractions
The growing number of retracted articles in academic publishing has become a pressing concern. While retractions are essential for correcting the scholarly record, their increase reflects deeper challenges in maintaining research integrity, a core mission for Cabells. At the forefront of addressing these issues, Cabells empowers the scholarly community with tools and insights to combat … Continue reading Emerging Trends in Retractions
“The Sky’s the Limit!” at the Charleston Conference
It is time once again for librarians, publishers, and the rest of the library and scholarly publishing universe to gather at the Charleston Conference in South Carolina to discuss emerging trends and innovations in scholarly publishing, library services, and research. The Charleston Conference is a favorite of us here at Cabells due to its collaborative … Continue reading “The Sky’s the Limit!” at the Charleston Conference
Upcoming Webinar for AACSB Members ~ Assessing SDG Impact: Elevating and Measuring the Societal Impact of Research
Academic research is increasingly evaluated based on societal impact, particularly aligned with UN's SDGs. Cabells and AACSB are hosting a free webinar to discuss aligning research with SDGs for meaningful societal impact. Educators, researchers, and leaders will learn to measure impact, using tools like ChatSDG and SDGII journal rating system. Practical guidance and strategies will be offered.
Catching Up With Cabells
It has been a busy and invigorating spring for the Cabells team so far, and we've only just begun. We have had stops in Atlanta and San Diego to champion tools and ideas in two crucial and urgent areas (achieving the UN's SDGs and protecting medical publishing), recorded a podcast series and webinar discussing how … Continue reading Catching Up With Cabells
Coast to Coast: Where to Find Cabells This Spring
In the bustling landscape of scholarly and medical publishing, conferences are indispensable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and innovation, especially for smaller companies such as Cabells. This spring, we're looking forward to revisiting a few of our favorite meetings to discuss our sustainability-focused projects and reconnect with valued colleagues across the industry. We're also fortunate and … Continue reading Coast to Coast: Where to Find Cabells This Spring