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Reporter, Science magazine. I write about scientific publishing, peer review, publication ethics, and more. @jeffreybrainard.bsky.social

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Hundreds of paper-mill papers peddled in ads were later published

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By Jeffrey Brainard Verified
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Table of contents A version of this story appeared in Science, Vol 393, Issue 6813.Download PDF One Facebook ad touted authorship spots on a conference paper about using online technology to manage soil fertility. For the equivalent of about $64, a buyer could be the paper’s fifth author; for $87, first author.
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Hundreds of paper-mill papers peddled in ads were later published

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By Jeffrey Brainard Verified
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3 hours ago Depending on which college you attend, you might spend more time hitting the books than your peers elsewhere. Many of the colleges on this list — which ranks schools by how much students study — have rigorous curricula, small class sizes, and an interdisciplinary approach to learning. The list is …
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Hundreds of paper-mill papers peddled in ads were later published

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By Jeffrey Brainard Verified
| Science Magazine Verified
Table of contents A version of this story appeared in Science, Vol 393, Issue 6813.Download PDF One Facebook ad touted authorship spots on a conference paper about using online technology to manage soil fertility. For the equivalent of about $64, a buyer could be the paper’s fifth author; for $87, first author.
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