(27 Dec 2023) Let’s take a moment to look back at the top 10 articles that gained the most attention on LibraryLearningSpace in 2023 as we bid farewell to this remarkable year.
In 2023, we noticed a significant increase in interest and discussions related to AI, with over 70 posts shared. However, our readers remained primarily interested in practical matters such as transformative agreements and APC (Article Processing Charges). This trend aligns well with the growing adoption of Open Access agreements in the APAC region, including Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and Korea, many of which were implemented for the first time.
While librarians continue to make efforts to encourage researchers to publish in OA journals, the persistent problem of predatory journals remains a significant concern for researchers. Meanwhile, funders are taking more cautious measures to ensure research integrity, which may explain why China’s early warning journal list secured the top spot.
LibraryLearningSpace has been closely monitoring the changes in university rankings through the consistent contributions of Ruth Pagell. We are excited to see that two recent articles from her have made it into the top 10 list. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Ruth’s Rankings series, so stay tuned for a special edition coming soon!
Here’s the list of the top 10 posts on LLS in 2023:
- Chinese Academy of Sciences releases early warning journal list for 2023
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Ruth’s Rankings 58: QS’s rankings and its regions: Examples of customization
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British Library confirms customer data was stolen by hackers, with outage expected to last ‘months’
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Who should pay for open-access publishing? APC alternatives emerge
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New Zealand: Libraries fight to survive under tight council budgets
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Ruth’s Rankings 57: THE’s ranking world and its regions, highlighting Sub-Saharan Africa
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STM launches white paper on Generative AI in scholarly communications
We hope you found our content enjoyable in 2023 and look forward to your continued support in 2024!
