Notices by Ludo Waltman (ludowaltman@social.cwts.nl)

Papers mills and other manipulative practices are a major problem in the scientific publishing system. Addressing this problem requires an in-depth system-level understanding of dynamics leading to these practices. At @cwts we have PhD position to work on this!

https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies/2025/q2/15601-phd-candidate-paper-mills-and-systematic-manipulation-in-research-publishin

How we built a database of preprints https://blog.europepmc.org/2024/11/how-we-built-a-database-of-preprints.html

While #WebOfScience is 'delisting' innovative platforms such as @eLife, #EuropePMC is moving in the opposite direction and is working hard to give maximal visibility to preprints and preprint reviews. Exemplary work!