Articles by Zoe Genova
Recap and recent enhancements to Find Reviewers
Finding willing and suitable reviewers remains the backbone of the editorial process. Due to the increase in submissions many journals are experiencing, however, this is often a source of frustration for editors. We launched the Find Reviewers tool, accessed through Editorial Manager (EM), to help you with this vital task.
CRediT where credit's due
In a landscape of increasingly collaborative research and multi-authorship, standard author lists at the top of an article don’t always adequately convey the diverse contributions of different individuals. When trying to secure funding or move up the career ladder, being listed as an “author” might not go far enough to provide the deserved or required recognition for one’s work. That’s where “Contributor Roles Taxonomy” (CRediT) comes in.
Evolving the research assessment landscape
In recent years, there has been a call to change research assessment practices to ensure the fair and accurate reflection of the quality and diverse impact of research. After much debate and discussion, research assessment reform is now a top priority for the scientific community in Europe and beyond.
Taking societal impact ‘from ivory tower to town square’
He then asked if there were suggestions for how such metrics could be used to help researchers and institutions craft narratives around their research. All panelists suggested teaming up with communications or external relations teams and using tools that track when stories are picked up by the media which reference campus research results. Panelists were also asked about great challenges they faced and accomplishments worth noting.
President of Brazilian Publishers Association on AI legislation and other unique challenges
The publishing industry is complex and varied on a global and local level, causing challenges and opportunities to fluctuate by region and country. In Latin America, there is a focus now on demonstrating the importance of investment in research in both the public and private sectors. This requires building relationships with academic and private sector partners. In Brazil specifically, the government plays a vital, central role in research investment.
Q&A: What’s on the horizon for research evaluation in Europe?
Dr Andrew Plume, VP of Research Evaluation and President of the International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR) at Elsevier, reflects on recommendations in reports by Elsevier–Science|Business and the European Commission. Scientific research is crucial for advancing societal progress. The ability to provide the appropriate funding, infrastructure and people is necessary to form a healthy, innovative research ecosystem.
The future of European universities: collaboration and mobility are key
Change is coming for Europe’s universities. A raft of ambitious European Union (EU) initiatives will usher in a period of transformation for institutions across the EU, and with it a more interconnected, open, inclusive and digital research ecosystem. Through the European Universities Initiative, European University Alliances are pioneering changes that will transform higher education of the future.
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