The concept of research integrity (RI) refers to a set of moral and ethical standards that serve
as the foundation for the execution of research activities. Integrity in research is the …

Background Peer review is the major method used by biomedical journals for making the
decision of publishing an article. This cross-sectional survey assesses views concerning the …

Could low-level exposure to polluting chemicals be analogous to exercise-a beneficial
source of stress that strengthens the body? Some scientists studying the phenomenon of …

ContextThe quality of a process can only be tested against its agreed objectives. Editorial
peer-review is widely used, yet there appears to be little agreement about how to measure …

Anonymity for peer reviewers remains the overwhelming norm within biomedical journals.
While acknowledging that open review is not without challenges, this article presents 4 key …

This chapter is an overview ofthe current state of scholarly journals, not (just) as an activity to
be described in terms of its changing processes, but more fundamentally as a pivot point in a …

The world of the academic journal continues to be one of radical change. A follow-up
volume to the first edition of The Future of the Academic Journal, this book is a significant …

Abstract β-glucans are soluble fibers found in cereal compounds, including barley, oats etc.,
as an active component. They are used as a dietary fiber to treat cholesterol, diabetes and …

A simulation model based on parallel systems is established, aiming to explore the relation
between the number of submissions and the overall standard of academic journals within a …

This article argues that the three major elements of typical university conflict-of-interest (COI)
policies (ie, disclosure, management, and elimination of conflicts via divestiture or recusal) …