Tag: Science Policy

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Brief Report: Understanding Retraction Trends in Research Landscape

Disclosure: In this brief report, the authors were assisted by OpenAI to analyse the dataset/metadata and used for data visualisation. The phenomenon of scientific retractions, defined as the formal removal of a published paper from the scientific record due to errors, fraud, or ethical violations, has garnered increasing attention as a critical indicator of research integrity and the effectiveness of peer-review and publication frameworks. This … Continue reading Brief Report: Understanding Retraction Trends in Research Landscape

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Covering scientific consensus: What to avoid and how to get it right

by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource November 23, 2021 When reporting on controversial policy topics such as vaccine safety and climate change, journalists can look to scientific consensus to bolster their coverage and battle misinformation. If you’re unsure what scientific consensus is, don’t understand its significance or have no idea how to gauge it, keep reading. This tip sheet features practical advice from three researchers … Continue reading Covering scientific consensus: What to avoid and how to get it right

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How Post-Publication Review is Changing Research Accountability

In the digital age, science is under the microscope like never before. An article recently published in the Annals of Library and Information Studies reveals how post-publication review—the process of scrutinizing research after it’s published—is revolutionizing scientific accountability. By combining traditional methods with the reach of social media and digital platforms, researchers and the public alike are uncovering flaws, challenging findings, and ensuring the reliability … Continue reading How Post-Publication Review is Changing Research Accountability

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Tantangan Integritas Akademik di Era Akal Imitasi (AI)

Integritas akademik adalah fondasi etika dalam pendidikan dan penelitian, mencakup nilai-nilai kejujuran, ketulusan, dan komitmen terhadap kebenaran. Konsep ini sangat penting untuk memastikan bahwa setiap langkah dalam proses pencarian pengetahuan dilakukan dengan penuh tanggung jawab dan transparansi. Namun, meskipun telah lama dikenal, kajian formal terhadap integritas akademik baru mulai berkembang pada tahun 1990-an. Donald McCabe, seorang pelopor yang berfokus pada perilaku akademik di perguruan tinggi … Continue reading Tantangan Integritas Akademik di Era Akal Imitasi (AI)

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