Scientific Publishing

  Your Research Got Stolen—Don't Let Them Get Away with it Discovering that your research has been stolen is devastating. Academic misconduct damages careers and undermines scientific progress. Here is your guide to launching a successful formal complaint. Common Types of Research Theft Plagiarism takes many forms within academic publishing: Supervisor exploitation : Mentors stealing students' theses. Peer review breach : Reviewers stealing manuscript ideas. Academic scooping : Colleagues misappropriating shared data. Grant theft : Reviewers taking proposal details. Step 1: Gather Irrefutable Evidence An investigation requires robust, date-stamped proof: Side-by-side comparisons : Highlight identical text overlaps. Date-stamped communication : Compile relevant emails and screenshots. Public records : Utilize preprints and prospectively registered protocols. Step 2: Submit a Formal Letter to the Editor Contact the journal that published the stolen material. You can approach an o...

We need to move towards a different responsible publication model, one where rejection is made a thing of the past. The current model, with its single-blind journal assessments and its feeble self-regulation (including failure to regulate turnaround times), is unfit for the post-COVID research era. A new approach that deploys preprints can avoid delays altogether. It can incorporate the peer review assessment as part of the post-preprint publication evaluation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Science Integrity: AI has been introduced in science and publication, something that has direct implications for research integrity. AI detection of research misconduct, particularly in image manipulation, is well known, but this isn't where it all ends. AI has a role across the entire research lifecycle, including hypothesis formulation, data analysis, manuscript writing, etc.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has penetrated traditional scientific peer review: What are the AI tools that peer reviewers and editors can use to improve the quality of research articles? How can scholarly publishing benefit from AI? Find the answers in this vlog

Scientific misconduct, a concerning trend on the rise, raises questions about the nature and trustworthiness of research. It has implications for society as fraudulent science hurts progress. Premium academic journals take a stand by issuing expressions of concern about papers suspected of containing falsified, manipulated, or non-reproducible data. The paper is retracted if proven to harbour an integrity flaw via an investigation. These actions underscore the importance of upholding transparency by correcting the scientific record.

Vlog by Professor Khalid Khan explains how predatory publishing exploits authors by prioritising financial gain over the integrity of scientific research. These journals target authors with the promise of quick publication, often preying on inexperienced researchers who may not be familiar with standard publishing practices. In many cases, these journals lack proper peer review processes, putting the credibility of the published work at risk. Can an article published by a predatory journal be withdrawn? Authors who realize they have been tricked by predatory journals often face challenges when trying to withdraw their submissions. Legal threats and demands for compensation by predatory journals can deter them from disassociating themselves from these unscrupulous practices. This situation not only undermines genuine research efforts but also poses a threat to the scientific community's trust and progress. Can genuine journals offer a solution to legitimate authors who have been tri...

Usefulness of health research: This vlog is presented by Professor Khalid Khan and Dr Janneke van 't Hooft.

Medical researchers frequently face rejection by journal editors and peer-reviewers. They find it difficult to navigate the process of publication of medical manuscripts. There is a lack of knowledge about the journal assessment mechanisms, which makes it hard to get accepted, and wastes time in the rejection-resubmission cycle. The purpose of the book chapter below is to familiarize new author s with unwritten rules that will help in the publication of their manuscripts, giving writing tips to increase the probability of a manuscript being accepted on the first submission. Essentials on Writing a Paper for a Peer-Reviewed Journal M Maes-Carballo, KS Khan, N Cano-Ibáñez - Essential Writing, Communication and Narrative Skills …, 2022 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-84954-2_4 Author:  Professor Khalid Khan

Publication is the currency with which medical careers make progress at every level, determining the outcome of appointments and promotions. Most doctors, even those trained in research, frequently face rejection from medical journals.  Perfection in health and medical research is demanded at every stage. English is a universal health research language. Taking ideas from hypothesis generation to publication and impact is a difficult and time-consuming task. Attention to detail is required in framing questions, developing study design, writing protocols, medical resumes, seeking ethical and regulatory approvals, overseeing study conduct, planning data analyses, manuscript writing, peer-review, revisions, and dissemination. Webinar presented by  Professor Khalid Khan . Professor Khalid Khan, with over 24 years of editing experience including 6 years as Chief Editor, delivered this webinar to healthcare staff giving them the tools, tips and tricks with which to prepare and submit...