An Analysis of the First 100 Articles Published on Wellcome Open Research
An Analysis of the First 100 Articles Published on Wellcome Open Research
An overview of the type of research that has been published since launch of Wellcome Open Research.
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Linking Academic Research With the Public and Policy-Makers
It’s time for a global movement that pushes academic research beyond journal paywalls so it makes a difference in the world.
What Do the 2014 REF Results Tell Us About the Relationship Between Excellent Research and Societal Impact
What Do the 2014 REF Results Tell Us About the Relationship Between Excellent Research and Societal Impact
The 2014 REF results show only a very weak relationship between excellence in research and achieving societal impact.
AMRC Research Impact Report 2017
How can medical research charities show the difference they make?
The Quantified Self and the Gamification of Academic Research Through Social Networks
The Quantified Self and the Gamification of Academic Research Through Social Networks
ResearchGate and similar services represent a “gamification” of research, drawing on features usually associated with online games, like rewards, rankings and levels.
Drama Over How Eels Navigate Highlights Problems in Science Publishing
Drama Over How Eels Navigate Highlights Problems in Science Publishing
You might see science as splashy headlines and a barrage of new results—but in the background are people with emotions and ambitions, politics, and a system that promotes publishing novel findings above all. A new paper on eel navigation highlights some of these systemic troubles.
Google’s AI Explosion in One Chart
Surging investment in machine learning is vaulting Google into the scientific stratosphere.
Promoting Your Articles to Increase Your Digital Identity and Research Impact
Ten suggestions to help increase your reach and impact according to ScienceOpen.
‘Triple Impact’ for Researchers in English-Speaking Countries
Being based in an English-speaking country is the most significant factor in boosting a researcher’s likelihood of being published in a high-impact medical journal, a study has suggested.
New Study Explores Disparities Between Researchers Who Publish in High-And Low-Impact Journals
New Study Explores Disparities Between Researchers Who Publish in High-And Low-Impact Journals
The growth of open access hasn't significantly changed the publishing landscape as regards impact factor.
Citations Cartels An Emerging Problem in Scientific Publishing
Groups of authors citing each other is becoming an issue in scientific publishing. With a new approach, researchers discuss how to identify the problem.
Academics Who Publish Frequently ‘Have More Highly Cited Articles’
Analysis casts doubt on fears that ‘publish or perish’ culture undermines quality.
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