EU to Embed Research Security in Law
New laws on research security are to be included in the forthcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act, according to EU research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva.
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When Reviewer Scarcity Becomes a Reason for Rejection, Scientific Integrity Is at Risk
When Reviewer Scarcity Becomes a Reason for Rejection, Scientific Integrity Is at Risk
If journals reject papers due to review shortages, the peer review process itself becomes compromised.
Horizon Europe's Collaborative Projects Ask for the Impossible
Horizon Europe's Collaborative Projects Ask for the Impossible
Social sciences funding would be best spent on narrower calls. But would it dry up if we stopped pretending we can save the world, asks Andreas Schedler
Where AI Meets Scientific Publishing | The AI Journal
If the proverbial saying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) touches every aspect in life is true, the world of scientific publishing certainly is no exception.
Science in Exile: How Displaced African Researchers Are Rebuilding Careers Abroad
Artificial Intelligence Is the New Language of Science
'The common basis of the EU and Hungarian Strategies is that the future of science is not only a technological but also a value-based issue. AI is the new language of science, but it will only serve progress if it remains ethical, transparent, and human-centred.'
Participatory research in Canada (2013-2018): a cross-sectional survey of academic researchers
Participatory research in Canada (2013-2018): a cross-sectional survey of academic researchers
This study contributes to a growing understanding of individual- and institution-level factors that may influence academic researcher engagement with research coproduction.
Author-paid publication fees corrupt science and should be abandoned
Author-paid publication fees corrupt science and should be abandoned
Author-paid publication fees, often associated with so-called “gold” open access journals, lead to the corruption of science by incentivizing the publication of low-quality research and exacerbate inequalities between institutions that are prestigious and well-funded and those that are less so. The authors recommend a total abandonment of author-paid publication fees for academic research, the publication of which is typically a public good yet serves to enrich publishers while degrading research outputs.
Sharing Insights on Interoperability and Linked Data in Heritage and Research Contexts: Building Bridges Across Disciplines
Sharing Insights on Interoperability and Linked Data in Heritage and Research Contexts: Building Bridges Across Disciplines
Interoperability may sound technical, but at its heart, it’s about connection - helping data, systems, and people work together more effectively. In both heritage and research, it’s what transforms scattered collections into shared knowledge. Maryam Mazaheri illustrates common misconceptions around interoperability and describes what lessons can be derived.
Citation Proximus: The Role of Social and Semantic Ties on Citations
Citation Proximus: The Role of Social and Semantic Ties on Citations
Citations are not only driven by prestige but are strongly affected by social networks and intellectual proximity. Recognizing the diverse factors influencing citations is critical for a fairer reward system of science.
China’s Historic Rise to the Top of the Scientific Ladder
For decades, Western scientists and policymakers dismissed China’s research boom as a matter of quantity over quality. Those days are over. In 2024, China achieved what seemed impossible just a few years ago, overtaking the United States in the number of publications appearing in the world’s most prestigious scientific journals.
What Makes PhD Students Happy? Good Supervision
Supervisors who invest in positive mentoring relationships with their PhD candidates also reap the benefits for their own research.
Climate Experts in Switzerland: 1.5°C Target is out of Reach
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, a survey of Swiss climate scientists shows they no longer expect the world to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Replacing Public Doubt with Public Confidence: Experiments in Building Trust at Science
Replacing Public Doubt with Public Confidence: Experiments in Building Trust at Science
If more research is openly available than ever before, and open is framed as a way to build trust, why isn't public trust in science at an all-time high?
EU Candidate Countries Commit to Better Integration of R&D Policies
Barriers remain in the European Research Area, amid a new push to further integrate the Western Balkans.
Council Signs off on Swiss Re-association to Horizon Europe
The Council of the EU has signed off a deal allowing Switzerland to re-associate to the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, taking a further step towards ending years of limbo for Swiss researchers.
Ukraine Mulls Plan for Rebuilding Its Science Sector
Ukraine and the European Commission are working on a "working mechanism" for an international coalition of countries and international organisations willing to help the war-torn country to rebuild its science sector, says Denys Kurbatov, Ukraine's deputy minister for education and science.
Europe's Cutting-edge Research As a Driver of Innovation
According to a recent study by the European Patent Office, the Max Planck Society ranks second - just behind the Fraunhofer Society and ahead of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The study highlights the key role that public research institutions play in driving innovation across Europe.
Under President Trump's Direction, Scientific Protections Are Disappearing at Record Speed
Adoption of Open Research Practices Exceeding Expectations
An investigation by Taylor & Francis and DataSeer has found the uptake of open research practices is exceeding expectations in every area.
Rethinking research impact
The way we think about the impact of university research, according to one Arizona State University leader, needs urgent and fundamental change.
Universities Reject Trump Funding Deal
The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” developed by the Trump administration and sent to nine universities on 1 October, proposes that the institutions agree to a series of criteria in exchange for preferential treatment in funding decisions. As of 20 October, various schools have responded to Trump’s offer.
Science without borders: Fostering free knowledge exchange in a politically conflicted world
Science without borders: Fostering free knowledge exchange in a politically conflicted world
Geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes can hinder the free exchange of ideas. This article recommends guidelines for event organizers, researchers and publishers to minimize geopolitical sensitivities.
Averting Conflict Can Become Switzerland's Role in Arctic Science Diplomacy
Averting Conflict Can Become Switzerland's Role in Arctic Science Diplomacy
Switzerland is making meaningful contributions to Arctic governance and multilateral dialogue, as the Arctic becomes a geopolitical and environmental epicentre.
UKRI Enhances Scrutiny of Research with Potential for Harm
From 2026, applicants for funding from two research councils must provide additional information on managing risk.
From Language Barrier to AI Bias: The Non-Native Speaker's Dilemma in Scientific Publishing
From Language Barrier to AI Bias: The Non-Native Speaker's Dilemma in Scientific Publishing
For decades, researchers with English as an additional language have faced systemic disadvantages in publishing. AI writing tools promise relief, yet, they also bring new risks into science.
Will Science Journalism Funders Step Up or Retreat?
Amid Trump-era funding turmoil, foundations are finding themselves pulled in many directions to fill in the gaps.
The REF Helps Make Research Open, Transparent, and Credible - Let's Not Lose That
The REF Helps Make Research Open, Transparent, and Credible - Let's Not Lose That
REF should be central to solving the collective action problems around openness, transparency, and accountability in research.
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