Haste Makes Retractions at Cureus
When most of 56 retracted papers were reviewed in one day or less, what responsibility does the journal have?
Kent Anderson
Why Do the Powerful Like OA?
A 2018 paper puts the OA movement in a wider frame — and the look is very unflattering
Song: “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”
On the heels of the first peacetime draft, this 1941 song remains popular nearly a century later.
OA Begets an Oligopoly? Mhm
Admitting we fouled up is a good way to start paving a better road forward. And evidence emerges about an NSF COI.
Getting Flattened by Platforms
With more agreements with ResearchGate, are publishers ceding the crucial strategic position?
Two Pals, a Grant, and the NSF
An NSF Public Access advisor is raising eyebrows given his involvement with and promotion of a grant made to an old friend.
Friday Song: “You Got It”
Famous multiple times, this incredible singer left us one last hit thanks to help from some friends.
The Revival of Physical Media
Maybe holding, touching, and playing with information and cultural artifacts is important for humans.
Lack of Norms = Norms
Substack loses a major voice, and the move speaks to the importance of norms
Friday Song: “Battleship Chains”
Sometimes the best songs are the simplest, and evoke a feeling of familiar fun