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
Predatory Conferences: A Lesser-known (But No Less Dangerous) Predatory Publishing Scam
Predatory journals are becoming more widely known and prevalent in conversations about academic research. As academia’s understanding of predatory publishing practices expands, however, many malicious con-artists have turned their attention toward a lesser known scam: predatory medical conferences. Predatory vs. Legitimate Medical Conferences Medical conferences are often crucial for researchers’ careers, from fresh postgraduates to recognizable … Continue reading Predatory Conferences: A Lesser-known (But No Less Dangerous) Predatory Publishing Scam
A Fundamental Guide on Understanding Conflicts of Interest (COIs) and When to Disclose
Though reporting conflicts of interests is a standard part of any medical publication, there’s a bit of confusion over what warrants disclosure and when it’s a good idea to disclosure potential conflicts. Here, we’ll provide a simple, straightforward guide on understanding conflicts of interest and recognizing the appropriate circumstances for disclosing them. What are Conflict … Continue reading A Fundamental Guide on Understanding Conflicts of Interest (COIs) and When to Disclose
Promoting Diversity in Scholarly Publishing: Toolkits and Resources
Many organizations throughout the scholarly publishing industry have embraced diversity as a key goal for the upcoming years. However, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is often easier said than done. Many organizations and individuals struggle to understand where to start or how to create quantifiable, meaningful improvement. In this post, we’ve compiled some of … Continue reading Promoting Diversity in Scholarly Publishing: Toolkits and Resources
The ORCiD: A Universal Persistent Identifier for Authors
In recent years, the term ‘ORCiD’ has become increasingly common throughout the research publication disciplines. Here, we’ll discuss the purpose, utility, current state, and potential future problems of ORCiD numbers in medical research. What is ORCiD? ORCiD, standing for Open Researcher & Contributor ID, is an international cross-disciplinary registry that assigns authors a unique identifying number that … Continue reading The ORCiD: A Universal Persistent Identifier for Authors
The Art of Research: How Journal Covers Influence Readers and Research
When you think of a research journal, what do you picture? Is it a vivid, detailed art spread, or a simplistic and minimalist design? Journal cover art is a surprisingly polarized medium—most journals feature either highly graphic, detailed, and aesthetically pleasing art or subdued, uniform designs, but there aren’t many journals that fall somewhere in-between. … Continue reading The Art of Research: How Journal Covers Influence Readers and Research
Understanding Gray Literature: The Value of Nontraditional Publications
As a standard practice, many literature reviews exclude ‘gray literature,’ a category that describes research and literature published outside of the traditional academic publishing industry. However, completely overlooking gray literature results in a wide array of valuable and excellent research being excluded from the overall body of scientific knowledge. A thorough understanding of what gray … Continue reading Understanding Gray Literature: The Value of Nontraditional Publications