This course offers an in-depth and critical analysis of the current scientific publishing system, structured into five thematic modules.
It begins with an overview of how the system works today, exploring topics such as peer review, authorship, open access, and personal experiences across different disciplines.
The second module addresses the issue of predatory journals, examining how they are defined, how they differ from legitimate journals, and what risks they pose to scientific research.
The third module focuses on research evaluation metrics, with particular attention to the balance between the quality and quantity of publications researchers are expected to produce throughout their careers.
The course then moves on to a discussion of research integrity, covering topics such as authorship, questionable research practices, ethics, and informed consent.
Scientific Publishing Unpacked: Foundations, Integrity, and the Future
Acknowledgements
- Mauro Apostolico (Digital Library – University Library Centre, Open Science Committee, University of Padua, Italy) contributed to the development of the module Exploring Ways Forward.
- The PhD Office of the University of Padua coordinated the administrative activities and managed the contacts with the educators.
- The Digital Learning e Multimedia Office of the University of Padua granted digital resources and infrastructures.
