(23 Sep 2022) A software tool that analyses the titles and abstracts of scientific papers and detects text similar to that found in bogus articles is gaining interest from publishers. The tool, called the Papermill Alarm, was developed by Adam Day, who is director of scholarly data-services company Clear Skies in London, UK. Day says…
(20 Sep 2022) Open peer review, also known as transparent peer review, refers to the practice of publishing review reports and sometimes also the identities of reviewers. In recent years, there has been a large growth in the adoption of open peer review. The transparency offered by open peer review ensures that the quality of peer review, and…
(20 Sep 2022) After the Covid-19 issue hit the Philippines in 2020, government organizations, well-established libraries, academic institutions, and concerned organizations started offering online library services to assist students, instructors, researchers, and citizens with their information needs. The Department of Education (DepEd) is required to digitize all textbooks and reference books it determines are necessary for…
(26 Sep 2022) About the job: Reporting to the Provost, the University Librarian will provide strategic direction, leadership and overall management of the University Library to support the University’s strategic priorities. This includes the effective management of library resources and providing outstanding service delivery that supports teaching, research, the student experience, and engagement with…