Author: scholarlyworld
PLOS Receives $3.3 Million Grant from Gates Foundation to Redefine Scholarly Publishing
In a major stride towards transforming scholarly publishing, PLOS has been awarded a $3.3 million grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Th [...]
Asian Network for Scientific Information Joins UNITED2ACT to Combat Paper Mills in Scholarly Publishing
The Asian Network for Scientific Information (ANSInet) has announced its partnership with UNITED2ACT, a global coalition dedicated to addressing the e [...]
2024 Research Fronts: Clarivate and CAS Spotlight Key Scientific Breakthroughs
Clarivate Plc, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has released the 2024 Research Fronts™ Report, marking the eleventh editio [...]
MDPI and German Universities Forge National Open Access Agreement to Benefit Over 100 Institutions
In a groundbreaking initiative to promote open-access publishing, over 100 German universities and research institutions have entered a national agree [...]
Sage Strengthens Its Portfolio with the Acquisition of Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
In a significant development for the academic publishing industry, Sage, a leading independent academic publisher, has announced its acquisition of Ma [...]
Research Misconduct Among Chinese Academics Sparks Debate Over Job Pressure and Ethics
A recent study examining ethical challenges faced by academics in China’s top universities has revealed troubling insights into the pressures research [...]
Sciendo Explores Key Challenges and Priorities in Academic Publishing
At the inauguration of Paradigm Publishing Services on December 12, 2024, in Warsaw, Sciendo presented valuable insights into the evolving landscape o [...]
Finland’s Publication Forum to Downgrade Hundreds of Journals in Quality Assessment Ratings
Finland’s Publication Forum (JUFO) has announced a significant revision in its quality assessment ratings, downgrading 271 journals from major open-ac [...]
AI-Generated Abstracts Deemed ‘More Authentic’ Than Those Written by Humans
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo has revealed that abstracts generated by artificial intelligence (AI) are often perceiv [...]
Pakistan’s Scholarly Publishing Landscape: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead
Introduction
Scholarly publishing plays a critical role in disseminating research, fostering innovation, and enhancing the global reputation of acad [...]