Introduction Data fabrication in academic publishing refers to researchers making up or falsifying data and presenting it as factual in scholarly papers and articles. This unfortunate practice undermines the integrity of science and erodes public trust. To set the stage for exploring this issue, it is essential to understand why data fabrication occurs and the … Read more
Introduction The write-up discusses profits in academic publishing, a potentially contentious issue. Academic publishing is a complex landscape that many scholars may not fully understand. At the heart of this system lies an intricate web of profits and commercial interests that can directly impact scholars and their work. Understanding these profit dynamics and how they … Read more
Introduction The article discusses the crucial role of academic publishing. Academic publishing is vital in providing a formal means for researchers to share new knowledge and findings with the broader scholarly community. Researchers make their work available to their peers through academic journals, books, and conferences for review, analysis, verification, and potential replication or extension … Read more
Introduction Wikipedia and academic publishing represent two crucial yet distinct approaches to gathering, curating, and disseminating knowledge. Wikipedia, as a freely accessible online encyclopedia, relies on the collaborative efforts of volunteers to create and edit content. Academic publishing, on the other hand, is characterized by rigorous peer review and serves as a formal scholarly record. … Read more
Introduction Duplicate submission refers to authors submitting the same manuscript, or a manuscript with significant overlap in content, to more than one journal at a time. This practice is considered unethical in academic publishing because it can have negative consequences. Duplicate submission occurs when authors submit one manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. This includes submitting … Read more