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Paper mills inflate cancer research metrics by doubling citations
science10 days ago

Paper mills inflate cancer research metrics by doubling citations

A large analysis of 33,159 papers across 20 high‑impact molecular-oncology journals finds papers likely produced by paper mills receive about twice as many citations as genuine papers, often citing other suspect papers and inflating journal impact factors. Using a BERT-based detector on bioscience articles, 12.3% of papers were flagged; Nature Cancer had none; patterns suggest coordinated manipulation and risks for publishers, though some false positives may exist.

via Nature|
#cancer-research#citations#impact-factor
ArXiv's AI-Hallucination Crackdown Sparks Debate on Author Responsibility
technology1 month ago

ArXiv's AI-Hallucination Crackdown Sparks Debate on Author Responsibility

arXiv announced it can ban authors for up to a year if their papers contain AI-generated hallucinated references, illustrating a push to hold researchers accountable for AI-assisted content. While the policy clarifies that authors are responsible for all material, many academics argue the standard is overly strict and difficult to verify, given language barriers and potential copy-paste errors in long papers. The debate highlights growing tensions over AI's role in scholarly publishing and the need for rigorous verification of AI-generated claims.

via Futurism|
#academia#ai#arxiv
Tough Peer Feedback May Boost a Paper’s Future Impact
publishing1 month ago

Tough Peer Feedback May Boost a Paper’s Future Impact

An AI-assisted analysis of public peer-review reports for 8,000 Nature Communications papers (2017–2024) finds that papers subjected to tougher criticism and larger revision costs tend to be more highly cited in the following three years. While the quality of reviewer comments correlates with impact, how constructive the feedback is does not, suggesting that rigorous review can both reflect ambitious work and help raise its future influence.

via Nature|
#ai#citations#nature-communications
Five red flags that a research paper may be fraudulent
technology4 months ago

Five red flags that a research paper may be fraudulent

Science sleuths outline five practical checks to spot dubious papers: vet the references for relevance and possible fake or self-citing patterns; verify authors and affiliations (and ORCID IDs); examine figures and images for manipulation; evaluate the science itself for formulaic, boring, or implausible findings often produced by paper mills; and read the abstract for clarity and consistency, using community resources like PubPeer and Retraction Watch to corroborate concerns.

via Nature|
#authors-affiliations#citations#fraud-detection
OpenScholar: an open-source AI that masters literature reviews and cites correctly
technology5 months ago

OpenScholar: an open-source AI that masters literature reviews and cites correctly

An open-source AI called OpenScholar combines a language model with a 45-million-open-access-article database to perform literature reviews and cite sources directly, reducing hallucinations and allowing local deployment at a fraction of the cost of commercial deep-research tools; it’s powerful but may miss representative papers and is limited by its data coverage.

via Nature|
#citations#literature-review#open-source
ChatGPT Citations Pose Challenges for Publishers
technology1 year ago

ChatGPT Citations Pose Challenges for Publishers

A study by the Tow Center for Digital Journalism reveals that ChatGPT often inaccurately cites sources, posing challenges for publishers who have licensing deals with OpenAI. The research found that ChatGPT frequently misrepresents or invents information, regardless of whether publishers allow OpenAI to crawl their content. This inconsistency in citations raises concerns about the reliability of ChatGPT's sourcing and the potential reputational risks for publishers. The study suggests that OpenAI's technology treats journalism as decontextualized content, leading to unreliable and varied responses.

via TechCrunch|
#ai#chatgpt#citations
"Unseen Citations Mask Scientific Research Impact"
science2 years ago

"Unseen Citations Mask Scientific Research Impact"

A new study using machine learning reveals that foundational scientific papers often receive "hidden citations," where their concepts are widely used but not explicitly cited. This skews the perceived impact of these papers, suggesting that traditional citation counts may not fully capture their true influence. The study found that accounting for hidden citations can significantly alter the ranking of influential papers and authors, highlighting the need for more accurate bibliometric measures.

via physicsworld.com|
#bibliometrics#citations#foundational-work
"I-70 Truckers Flout Chain Law, Cause Chaos in Colorado Snowstorm"
weather2 years ago

"I-70 Truckers Flout Chain Law, Cause Chaos in Colorado Snowstorm"

Colorado State Patrol issued 12 citations to truck drivers who did not use chains on Interstate 70 during a massive winter storm, leading to gridlock and road closures. The storm caused significant disruptions, with a 90-mile stretch of I-70 reopening to commercial vehicles at 9 a.m. Friday. Additionally, several mountain roads and ski areas remained closed due to unsafe driving conditions and avalanche danger, with one ski resort reporting the biggest snow event it’s seen in decades.

via The Colorado Sun|
#citations#colorado#road-closures
Metro Transit Implements New Fare Enforcement Program, Issuing Citations to Unpaid Riders
transportation2 years ago

Metro Transit Implements New Fare Enforcement Program, Issuing Citations to Unpaid Riders

Metro Transit in the Twin Cities is launching a new fare enforcement program called the Transit Rider Investment Program (TRIP), which will involve nonpolice community service officers checking for proof of payment on light-rail lines. Fare evaders will be issued noncriminal citations. Previously, police could only issue misdemeanor citations, but those have been rare in recent years. The new program aims to address frustration over fare evasion and improve fare collection for Metro Transit.

via Star Tribune|
#citations#fare-enforcement#light-rail-lines
The Impact and Controversy Surrounding the Nobel Prize
science2 years ago

The Impact and Controversy Surrounding the Nobel Prize

A new study suggests that winning a Nobel Prize or a MacArthur Fellowship does not necessarily enhance the productivity or impact of scientists in their field. The study found that Nobel laureates published about the same number of papers after receiving the award, but those papers had fewer citations compared to their pre-award work. MacArthur fellows published slightly more, but their citations remained the same. Age also seemed to have an effect, with winners aged 42 or older experiencing a drop in both publications and citations. The study suggests a need to reassess the purposes, criteria, and impacts of research awards to improve the scientific enterprise.

via Newser|
#citations#nobel-prize#productivity
Water Conservation Measures in San Antonio Remain in Place Despite Aquifer Decline
environment3 years ago

Water Conservation Measures in San Antonio Remain in Place Despite Aquifer Decline

Despite the Edwards Aquifer reaching its lowest level in nearly a decade, San Antonio Water System (SAWS) customers will not face stricter watering rules but can expect citations for violations. SAWS officials stated that customers can still follow the current Stage 2 rules, which limit watering to once a week based on assigned days. Increased patrol and ticket citations will be implemented in areas where water levels drop beyond normal demand. First-time offenders may receive citations with fines of up to $150. SAWS is able to meet the cutback requirement through conservation and non-Edwards water sources without passing them on to customers.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#citations#edwards-aquifer#environment