Author: scholarlyworld
Does Desk Rejection Improve Journal Quality and Enhance Article Standards?
In the competitive world of academic publishing, desk rejection is a common yet controversial practice. It refers to the decision made by journal edit [...]
United2Act Initiative: Combating the Threat of Paper Mills in Scholarly Publishing
The integrity of scholarly publishing is a cornerstone of academic progress, yet it faces a persistent threat from unethical practices such as those p [...]
Top 10 Most Cited Retractions: A Deep Dive into Controversial Studies and Their Lingering Impact
As of December 18, 2024, a new compilation highlights the top 10 most cited retracted scientific papers, shedding light on some of the most controvers [...]
Breaking Barriers: Open Access Challenges and Solutions for Libraries in Developing Countries
A recently published article by Arslan Sheikh and Joanna Richardson, titled "Open access movement in the scholarly world: Pathways for libraries in de [...]
Mass Resignation Rocks Journal of Human Evolution as Editors Protest Elsevier Policies
In a dramatic move, all but one member of the editorial board of the Journal of Human Evolution (JHE), an Elsevier publication, have resigned in prote [...]
Understanding Green Open Access: A Guide for Researchers Worldwide
Introduction
Green Open Access (Green OA) represents a transformative model for disseminating research, enabling researchers worldwide to share thei [...]
University Libraries Secure ‘Read and Publish’ Agreement with Royal Society of Chemistry
The University Libraries have announced a transformative new "read and publish" agreement with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), effective January [...]
ResearchGate and Sage Strengthen Collaboration to Expand Open-Access Publishing
ResearchGate, the leading professional network for researchers, and Sage, a global academic publisher, have announced the renewal and expansion of the [...]
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 [...]