(19 Jan 2024) A high-profile group of funders, academic publishers and research organizations has launched an effort to tackle one of the thorniest problems in scientific integrity: paper mills, businesses that churn out fake or poor-quality journal papers and sell authorships. In a statement released on 19 January, the group outlines how it will address the problem through…
(30 Jan 2024) When the Shanghai Ranking, also known as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), was launched in 2003, Ton van Raan, director of CWTS at the time, sounded the alarm about the problematic way in which the ranking uses bibliometric data, for instance in attributing publications to universities. In response to the Shanghai…
(24 Jan 2024) Indonesian universities are mobilising their resources to boost their international competitiveness and achieve “world class” status, the country’s Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim said, noting his ministry is providing “full support” for the endeavour. Some 54 universities, both state and private, are currently being assessed by the ministry…
(Jan 2024) This an article authored by Leo S. Lo, College of University Libraries and Learning Services (CULLS) at the University of New Mexico. From the abstract: This survey investigates artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among academic library employees, predominantly in the United States, with a total of 760 respondents. The findings reveal a moderate…
(30 Jan 2024) The Content Procurement Specialist is a new role in the CAUL National Office designed to provide support to the highly regarded CAUL Procurement Service. If you are inspired to enhance value to the CAUL membership, work with a diverse range of stakeholders across Australia and the world, and enjoy variety in a…
(15 Jan 2024) About the role: Actively contribute to teaching, and curriculum development in the School of Information and Communication Studies. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and progress an active research profile aligned to the strategic direction of the School. They may apply for a formal workload allocation of…
(22 Jan 2024) A new issue of the SEALG Newsletter (December 2022) has been published and is now available online. It contains the following reports, articles and a book review: SEALG Annual Meeting, Marseille 2023. Report (Marije Plomp and Jana Igunma) The collection of the late Prof. Dr. Wilfried Lulei in the Library of Southeast…
(30 Jan 2024) Western Sydney University Library is committed to delivering excellent services and resources to meet the research and learning and teaching needs of the University’s students and academic staff. The Library is looking for a Collection Development Team Leader to lead a team dedicated to the identification, assessment, selection, acquisition and management of…
(20 Jan 2024) China’s Ministry of Science and Technology last month published new guidelines on the use of generative artificial intelligence in scientific research, as part of its efforts to improve scientific integrity and reduce research misconduct. The new rules notably include a ban on the ‘direct’ use of generative AI tools when applying for…
(22 Jan 2024) Open science is a broad term that refers to the movement of making the entire research life cycle freely available to everyone, from citizens and students to research professionals. This includes sharing research plans, protocols, materials, data and papers through open-access platforms. The practice of open science is on an upswing.…