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On journal quality. The #finnish publication forum (#jufo) downgraded several publications as a signal they lacked high quality peer review processes. Some by #mdpi, some by #frontiers and some by #wiley. You can find the report on Retraction Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eSN6BMcA You can find the list here: https://lnkd.in/etNAQqwm Notably, retraction watch reports that ‘In 2023, JUFO downgraded MDPI’s Sustainability to level 0 over doubts about the journal’s “procedures to ensure scientific quality work reliably,” as we reported. At JUFO’s June meeting, the group discussed the possibility of downgrading all MDPI journals to level 0 but did not take any action on the idea. MDPI did not respond to our request for comment.’ They have considered downgrading all #mdpi journals. Frontiers has responded its journals have support in the relevant scholarly journals. It is unclear if the group has considered downgrading all #frontiers journals - but I would not be surprised if it happened. What is different about this downgrading, is it considered voices from the scholarly community and author experiences. What does this mean? If you are willing to speak up, stakeholders listen. If you are asked about a journal, and have had a bad experience, report it. If you are aware of misconduct of a journal editor, report it. If you are aware of a problematic board member, report it. The system will get better if people stand up and say misconduct by journals is not ok! So join me and speak up! It’s the only way to build a better world for the next generation of scholars! #academiclife #academiccareers

I am thrilled to share that I have been honored with an Elsevier Reviewing Award for my contributions to the peer review process. 🤗 As a newcomer to the realm of scientific research, I have always strived to maintain the integrity and quality of my scientific reports, a commitment essential for anyone in academia. This foundation has greatly assisted me in embracing the tasks of a reviewer with realism, which rests on three basic considerations, as follows: - Understanding the potential flaws in early versions of manuscripts without being overly critical, always empathizing with the first author's perspective. 🙂 - Ensuring the research is presented appropriately, with a keen focus on its main objectives. 🔍 - Evaluating whether the employed methodology justifies the stated results. The formulation and mathematics should be sufficient for the task at hand, with unnecessary complexity flagged as a concern. 😤 - Last but not least, the research question and the subsequent results must demonstrate a significant degree of innovation, necessity, and progress in the related field. These are the critical questions I ponder, guaranteeing that the peer review process maintains the highest standards of scientific inquiry. #PeerReview #Research #Academia

From EASE website, on peer review: Peer review infographic: A Brief History of Peer Review //Scholarly journals instituting some kind of peer review date back to the 1600s, but peer review as we know it only appeared in the 1950s. Since then, the peer-reviewed paper has been the gold standard of reliable research reporting. Over this time, peer review has changed—and is changing—to meet the demands of the times.// https://lnkd.in/eZnTfPwm #peerreview #ease #academicpublishing #journalpublication

The 2023 citation metrics have been officially released in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR). These metrics reflect the growing trust in MDPI journal publications. We’re pleased to announce the following results for MDPI journals: ✅ 237 MDPI journals earned an Impact Factor ✅ 139 MDPI journals awarded first Impact Factor ✅ 171 (72%) MDPI journals ranked above average, in either Q1 or Q2 Thank you to all the authors, editors and reviewers for your contribution and continued support.👏 Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wKROU #academicresearch #impactfactor #impact #MDPI #openaccess

Academics: Should you publish in MDPI journals? Better not! Why not? ⬇️ ❌ questionable publication and review practices ❌ listed on predatory lists ❌ aggressive communication style ❌ expensive ❌ bad reputation ❌ blacklisted in some schools Recently, I served as an examiner on a doctoral committee (a cumulative dissertation). The student had two MDPI publications (and some really good and reputable others). The two MDPI publications gave a really poor impression of the overall quality of the dissertation (however, everything went well, no worries!). Pay attention and keep in mind: There are enough other publishers (including Open Access) and journals on the market you might want to consider. Google for "mdpi" and "predatory" - and you will find tons of more detailled discussions on that topic. * personal experiences and perceptions only. Image created using the ranzey bart generator

Long peer review processes are making scholarly publication increasingly challenging. As traditional metrics fall short in capturing the complete manuscript submission-to-acceptance timeline, authors find themselves enduring with extended waiting periods, often attributed to reviewer availability and administrative obstacles. Introducing a new groundbreaking metric — "Time from First Submission to Acceptance", we aim to bridge the gaps and address the longstanding issues surrounding peer review delays. Ultimately, this could also lead to a significant change in how scholarly knowledge is disseminated. https://lnkd.in/dk2HaJfY

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