Factors affecting global flow of scientific knowledge in environmental sciences
Christian Sonne1, Rune Dietz2, Aage K O Alstrup3
1Aarhus University, Department of Bioscience, Arctic Research Centre (ARC), Frederiksborgvej 399, PO Box 358, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark; Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-added Products, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
The Science of the Total Environment
|November 15, 2019
Summary
The Open Access debate and predatory journals challenge high-quality scientific publishing. Researchers, journals, and funders must collaborate to ensure valuable data is published despite funding limitations.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Scholarly Communication
- Research Integrity
Background:
- The current landscape of scientific publishing is marked by the ongoing Open Access debate.
- Concerns exist regarding predatory journals and the publication strategies of certain nations and institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a perspective on the challenges facing scientific publications.
- To advocate for collaborative solutions ensuring the dissemination of high-quality research.
Main Methods:
- This study presents a viewpoint and critical analysis.
- It synthesizes current discussions on Open Access, predatory publishing, and institutional strategies.
Main Results:
- The current publication system faces significant challenges from Open Access models and predatory practices.
- There is a risk of valuable research remaining unpublished due to funding constraints and strategic issues.
Conclusions:
- A collaborative approach among researchers, journals, and funding bodies is essential.
- Strategic considerations are needed to ensure the continuous publication of high-quality scientific data and information.
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