Category: News
Springer Nature’s $49 AI “Media Kit” Sparks Controversy Among Researchers
Springer Nature, the renowned publisher behind Nature and Scientific American, has recently made headlines by offering authors a $49 "AI Media Kit" to [...]
The Emotional Toll of Honest Mistakes in Scientific Retractions
A recent survey published in Royal Society Open Science highlights the significant emotional and professional impact of retractions caused by honest m [...]
Germany’s National Agreement with MDPI Sparks Global Concerns
Germany's recent national publishing agreement with MDPI, enabling discounted open-access publishing for over 100 German institutions, has drawn criti [...]
China Takes Bold Action Against Academic Misconduct with New Supreme Court Guidelines
In a significant move to uphold research integrity, the Supreme People’s Court of China has announced strict measures to curb academic misconduct and [...]
Elsevier Clarifies AI Use Following Mass Resignation of Journal of Human Evolution Board
Elsevier, the publisher of the Journal of Human Evolution, has denied the use of artificial intelligence in its production processes, countering claim [...]
University of York Ends Subscription Deal with Elsevier Amid Financial Strains
The University of York has become the latest UK institution to cancel its subscription deal with the academic publishing giant Elsevier, citing financ [...]
Chemosphere Delisted from Web of Science Due to Editorial Concerns
Chemosphere, a prominent chemistry journal published by Elsevier, has been removed from Clarivate’s Web of Science index after failing to meet editori [...]
Enhancing Peer Review Excellence: Reviewer Credits Joins the Asian Council of Science Editors as a Corporate Member
In a landmark move aimed at elevating the standards of peer review and scholarly publishing, Reviewer Credits has officially joined the Asian Council [...]
University of Surrey Ends Elsevier Deal Citing Financial Unsustainability
The University of Surrey has officially terminated its subscription agreement with academic publishing giant Elsevier, citing financial unsustainabili [...]
Bone & Joint Launches AI-Driven Podcast: A Game Changer for Orthopaedic Information
Bone & Joint has unveiled an innovative podcast series, AI Talks with Bone & Joint, designed to make cutting-edge orthopaedic research more ac [...]