Scientific research has always been about sharing knowledge. For centuries, researchers published their findings in journals, helping the scientific community grow. But after World War II, things changed. Publishers started making big profits from these journals. One name that often comes up in thi
Scientific research is getting a makeover thanks to blockchain and crypto. Companies are now using these technologies to fund research, which could speed up the discovery of life-saving treatments. One company, Portage Biotech, has switched gears. It's now a Toncoin (TON) treasury company. This mea
Scientific research is under siege from a shadowy industry of fraud. This isn't about a few bad apples; it's a well-organized network producing fake studies at an alarming rate. These "paper mills" churn out low-quality, often nonsensical research, complete with fabricated data and stolen images. T
Scientific journals often pull back articles that have problems. This is how science fixes its own mistakes. Usually, this happens when there's cheating, honest blunders, or legal issues. But lately, there's a new trend. Some articles are getting retracted for political reasons. A journal called "Na
Scientific journals that focus on national topics have been examined using a unique method. This study looks at data from Scimago Journal Rank, which is based on Scopus. The researchers have come up with a new way to define how nationally focused a journal is. This is based on where the authors are
