Imagine you wake up one morning with a set of unusual symptoms. Nothing to worry about, you think, but you had better check online just to make sure. Once you scroll through a few plausible-sounding, non-serious possibilities, your eyes alight on an illness you have never heard of before. But it sounds serious – really serious. You click on the link … Continue reading What’s in a name?
Research? It’s a social enterprise
How do you choose the right journal? Some people might suggest this is an art rather than a science, only possible with years of publishing experience or a wide network of contacts of those at the top of a given field. Others might suggest that you can plan and execute a publication with near certainty, using data to proceed to a positive outcome. The truth, as with all … Continue reading Research? It’s a social enterprise
Who can you trust?
Think back, if you can, 25 years ago to January 2001, and what do you remember? To jog your memory, that month saw the inauguration of George W. Bush as U.S. President, the launch of iTunes from Apple, and the appointment of the England football team’s first foreign manager, Sven-Göran Eriksson. While you sit there thinking how old you feel, this will make you … Continue reading Who can you trust?
Ghosts in the machine
Breaching research integrity is often regarded as, at worst, a white-collar crime reserved for nerdy types who couldn’t quite cut it intellectually; at best, it’s not even regarded at all – it is simply invisible to most people as they go about their lives. However, this may be about to change with the release of a new documentary that may bring the problem … Continue reading Ghosts in the machine
The changing face of research impact
Are mainstream journals publishing research with a greater focus on impact? Based on recently published research on top-ranked business journals, the answer is a cautious 'yes.' Below is a summary of an article co-authored by, among others, Cabells’ Simon Linacre and the new Head of PRME, Dr. David Steingard. From "Revolutionizing societal impact in business … Continue reading The changing face of research impact
Land of make believe
A Happy New Year to everyone, and if you can’t quite believe it is January already, then recent news on the impact of AI on scholarly communications is not going to help with that feeling of things not being quite real. Towards the end of 2025, reports started to emerge of 'imaginary journals.' We have … Continue reading Land of make believe
Has Academia Squandered the Chance to Make Real Impact?
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have come in for a lot of criticism since they were adopted in 2015. Following on from the Millennium Goals, they were an attempt by the United Nations to offer guidance and purpose to researchers seeking to improve society through their work. Some people objected from the start that … Continue reading Has Academia Squandered the Chance to Make Real Impact?
When Academia Takes on Journalism… and Falls Short
This month has seen two articles published and garner significant attention on the predatory publishing phenomenon, highlighting many of the problems it creates for scholarly communications and society in general. Both articles are well argued, making interesting points and revealing core truths about predatory journals. So, what’s the problem? One of them is wrong. Not … Continue reading When Academia Takes on Journalism… and Falls Short
Under Siege: The High Stakes of Medical Science
Medical research journals have long been the backbone of scientific advancement. They provide trusted outlets for sharing discoveries that shape healthcare, inform clinical practices, and ultimately save lives. Yet, in recent years, these journals have faced mounting threats that jeopardize their integrity, sustainability, and ability to disseminate high-quality research. Among the most pressing challenges are … Continue reading Under Siege: The High Stakes of Medical Science
Cabells Featured in CBS News Report on Predatory Journals
Cabells appreciated the opportunity to contribute to a recent CBS News segment highlighting the escalating threat of predatory journals and their impact on research credibility. The report explains how these fraudulent outlets exploit researchers and put the integrity of scholarly communication at risk. As part of the segment, Cabells shared how our Predatory Reports database … Continue reading Cabells Featured in CBS News Report on Predatory Journals