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  • Academic publishing
  • Scientometrics
  • Research integrity

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  • An exponential rise in scientific publications has not led to a commensurate increase in knowledge.
  • This phenomenon, termed 'article-inflation,' creates a scientometric bubble, potentially undermining scientific progress and fostering an unethical research culture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the issue of article-inflation in academic science.
  • To advocate for a shift away from journal-based metrics towards merit-based research assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of current academic publishing practices.
  • Reference to the principles outlined in the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

Main Results:

  • The overreliance on impact factors as a proxy for quality drives the publication of fragmented findings.
  • This practice contributes to an "article-inflation" phenomenon, devaluing scientific currency.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment is crucial for ethical scientific research.
  • Funding agencies, universities, and established scientists must prioritize research merit over journal metrics for grants, tenure, and promotions.