1. The 'publish or perish' mentality is fuelling research paper retractions - and undermining science.
- Author
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Tran, Nham
- Subjects
REWARD (Psychology) ,UNIVERSITY rankings ,SCIENTIFIC errors ,RESEARCH integrity ,CLIMATOLOGY - Abstract
The number of research paper retractions has been increasing in recent years, with over 10,000 papers retracted globally in 2023. This trend is fueled by the "publish or perish" mentality in academia, where the pressure to publish drives university rankings and career progression. The constant pressure to generate data and publish papers may be affecting the quality of research, leading to issues with accuracy and integrity. Factors such as fake peer review, plagiarism, and fraudulent data contribute to the high number of retractions. Initiatives are being proposed to change the evaluation of research based on quality and societal impact rather than journal-based metrics. Universities, research institutions, and funding agencies need to improve due diligence and hold those responsible for misconduct accountable. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024