Communication
Preprints
Preprints and published articles
A study led by researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro compared preliminary scientific manuscripts shared on preprint repositories with their final versions published in scientific journals after peer review
By Redação
Good practices
The spread of plagiarism
Russian Academy of Sciences uncovers widespread misconduct, leading to the retraction of 869 articles
Science communication
Breaking out of the bubble
Academic journals in Brazil rarely use Facebook to share their content with the public, study shows
Communication
A platform for sharing Brazilian science
Agência Bori, an online platform designed to help journalists access Brazilian science, began operating on February 12
By Redação
Communication
From science fair to published paper
The Canadian Science Fair Journal has published more than 50 scientific articles written by authors under the age of 18
By Redação
Science reporting
Explaining complexity
Study mapping genetic influence on same-sex sexual behavior uses novel approach to reporting findings
Pesquisa Fapesp 20 Years
Media in transition
Digital media helps scientific journalism reach new audiences, but also provides a platform for those that reject the facts
Pesquisa Fapesp 20 Years
Science for all
Launched in October 1999, the journal has made science conducted in São Paulo and Brazil better known to the public.
Gender
Visible women
Initiatives that aim to increase recognition of female researchers and their contributions to science
By Carla Aranha
Open Acess
Germany reaches agreement deal with Springer Nature
A consortium comprised of more than 700 universities and institutions from Germany has signed an agreement with the Springer Nature publishing group making it easier for them to publish scientific articles in open-access journals
By Redação
Good practices
Statistical support for psychology journals
A group of researchers have proposed a new strategy to prevent errors and biases in psychology research findings
By Redação
Diffusion
Science between sips of beer
With events in 85 cities, Brazil played a major role in this year's international Pint of Science festival, which takes place in 24 countries
By Carla Aranha
Communication
Plan S pushed back to 2021
The decision was made to give scientific publishers more time to transform their current subscription journals into publications whose costs are covered exclusively by article authors, with no fees for readers
By Redação
GOOD PRACTICES
Why do authors publish in predatory journals?
Why do authors publish in predatory journals that do not properly review articles and are more interested in making money than maintaining a good reputation?
By Redação
Publications
Reaction to Plan S
Consultation receives more than 600 suggestions on how open-access strategy could be changed
Communication
Open mics for science
Podcasts gain audiences and open new avenues for science communication throughout Brazil
