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Advancing equity in research and publishing

Steven Inchcoombe discusses the need for an equitable future in open science.

Research Publishing

25 Oct 2024

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Responsible reform of research assessment could deliver more value for South Korea

Springer Nature held its inaugural Korea Research Advisory Forum (KRAF) bringing together a diverse group of influential figures from South Korean research organisations.

Research Publishing

10 Oct 2024

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Empowering women in STEM: Insights from the Paris-Saclay mentoring programme

Gwenaëlle André and Géraldine Liot discuss their mentoring programme for female PhD students at the University of Paris-Saclay.

Research Publishing

30 Sep 2024

Peer Review

What role can technology play in the peer review process?

We spoke to several Springer reviewers to ask for their thoughts on the role tech can, and should, play in peer review.

Research Publishing

30 Sep 2024

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Accelerating action towards the Sustainable Development Goals

Nicola Jones shares how Springer Nature is supporting the SDGs, ahead of the UN's Summit of the Future meeting this month.

Springer Nature Group

10 Sep 2024

Research Integrity

No shame, no blame – How to make retractions work

Tim Kersjes argues that for retractions to function as an effective corrective to the scholarly record they need shed their punitive reputation.

Research Publishing

15 Aug 2024

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Supporting access to research around the world

Thea Sherer discusses how Springer Nature supports global research and researchers through Research4Life.

Springer Nature Group

24 Jul 2024

Unlocking Potential: AI & Tech in Research and Science Publishing

Joyce Lorigan discusses three ways in which AI can improve scientific publishing, following keynote at Tech Open Air.

Research Publishing

03 Jul 2024

Open Data

Reflections on the ‘Year of Science’ - Why a US federal government initiative has impact

2023 was the Year of Open Science - colleagues reflect on what was learnt as part of the closing conference earlier this year.

Research Publishing

03 May 2024

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Editor Diversity: Facilitating change to ensure a truly inclusive publishing landscape

Sowmya Swaminathan, Rucha Kapare and Biz Turnell introduce Springer Nature's editorial diversity report.

Springer Nature Group

29 Apr 2024

Open research

Leveraging the ocean of opportunities to drive value to research communities

Our CPO Harsh Jegadeesan on the OCEAN of opportuniteis to drive value to research communities

Research Publishing

23 Apr 2024

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Advancing equity in research and publishing

Responsible reform of research assessment could deliver more value for South Korea

Empowering women in STEM: Insights from the Paris-Saclay mentoring programme

What role can technology play in the peer review process?

Accelerating action towards the Sustainable Development Goals

No shame, no blame – How to make retractions work

Supporting access to research around the world

Unlocking Potential: AI & Tech in Research and Science Publishing

Sharing perspectives on publishing for equity

Reflections on the ‘Year of Science’ - Why a US federal government initiative has impact

Editor Diversity: Facilitating change to ensure a truly inclusive publishing landscape

Leveraging the ocean of opportunities to drive value to research communities

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