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The Guardianworld6 days ago
Kennedy Seeks Explanation from Journal Editor on Removal of 2021 Vaccine Paper by 25 June
U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a letter on X on Monday seeking answers from the editor of Toxicology Reports about the spring removal of a 2021 paper. The journal said the paper contained serious methodological flaws that could pose risks to public health.
naturalnews.compolitics18 days ago
Three vaccine studies face journal scrutiny after use in policy debates
Three papers that questioned vaccine safety have been removed, retracted, or placed under investigation by their journals in the past two months. The studies were cited by federal officials and others during discussions of U.S. vaccine policy.
slate.comscience32 days ago
Study Links Tough Peer Reviews to Higher Scientific Impact
An analysis of peer-review files from Nature Communications found papers that received major revisions later showed greater scientific impact than those accepted with fewer changes. The study examined 8,000 papers published between 2017 and 2024.
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thehindu.comai33 days ago
AI Agents Reported to Alter Scientific Publishing Process
A speaker at a conference stated that AI agents are changing how scientific research is published. The remarks were made at an event focused on scientific breakthroughs.
theconversation.comscience59 days ago
Researchers Amass Dataset of Over 18,700 Ads Selling Research Paper Authorships
Researchers have compiled the largest dataset of advertisements offering authorships on fake or low-quality research papers. The ads, posted by seven paper mills between March 2020 and early April 2026, reveal a global market for academic fraud targeting specific regions. Costs f…
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