Study finds the chatbot doesn’t acknowledge concerns with problematic studies (15 Aug 2025) The large language model–based chatbot ChatGPT fails to highlight the validity concerns with scientific papers that have been retracted or have been the subject of other editorial notices, according to a new study. The analysis, published by Learned Publishing on Aug. 4, examines whether…
Global higher education policies are often underpinned by bibliometric performance metrics. While these targets ostensibly aim at raising the quality of academic work, Aikerim Bektemirova argues in authoritarian states they can be deployed to discipline and constrain academic freedom. (29 Aug 2025) Across the world, academic metrics (journal impact factors, citation indexes and university rankings)…
(29 Aug 2025) CAUL is seeking a highly motivated communications expert to develop and implement a bold, strategic communications agenda that elevates the voice of academic libraries across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. You’ll lead the creation of compelling content, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and contribute to policy development and media engagement to enhance CAUL’s visibility and…
(29 Aug 2025) About the Role: The Library Specialist (Open Education & Copyright) plays a key role in supporting open education and copyright awareness, at Flinders University. This position focuses on advocacy, engagement, and collaboration with the academic community to promote open education and equitable knowledge sharing. Working across teams, this position involves providing…
(26 Aug 2025) Researchers need details about journals in order to select the most appropriate venues for submitting manuscripts. While a wide variety of tools exist to provide such information, perhaps none curates in one place as many details as Cabell’s Journalytics and Predatory Reports. Cabell’s presents researchers—and the librarians who support them—with a user-friendly…