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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Sciences Faculty Towards Scholarly Open Access and Predatory Publishing.

Authors :
Schiavo, Julie H.
Source :
Medical Reference Services Quarterly; Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p243-261, 19p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Health sciences librarians often lack knowledge of the motivations behind faculty publishing behavior. This study establishes some understanding of their choices through interviews with academic health sciences faculty members. Knowledge of the concepts of open access was lacking, as was the differences between open access and predatory publishing. Faculty had varied opinions on publication without robust peer review, its ethical implications, manuscript quality, and trust in scientific publishing. Evidence from this study suggests that librarians must take an active role in shaping the future of scholarly communication through education, advocacy, and a commitment to moving science forward equitably and ethically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02763869
Volume :
43
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178651083
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2024.2373019