In this blog, author and Clear Skies CEO Adam Day reflects on his early experience with misconduct cases, what he’s learned since, and how editors can respond to the growing threat of papermills. From preparing your data and screening processes to taking decisive action, it’s clear: “Know Your Author” is more than a mantra—it’s a line of defense.
In this Q&A, Tim shares insights on KGL Smart Review integration partner, DataSeer’s latest innovation, SnapShot.
Across academic publishing there is a growing consensus that paper mills—illegal, profit-driven organizations that produce and sell fraudulent manuscripts—have become the most serious threat to research integrity and the credibility of the industry.
The integrity of scholarly research has always been one of the most—if not the most—important pillars of academic publishing. Authenticity, accuracy and reliability have always been the bedrock of the industry and a source of great pride for those working within it.
For Peer Review Week, KGL recently interviewed five scholarly journal editors and publishing professionals on the state of peer review in 2023.
