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science-and-technology1 month ago•3 min saved

AI Adoption in Peer Review: A Growing Trend and Policy Challenge

A survey of 1,600 researchers across 111 countries reveals that over half now use AI for peer review, often against guidelines, with many employing it to assist in writing reports, summarizing manuscripts, and detecting misconduct. Despite its growing use, concerns about confidentiality, accuracy, and the need for responsible implementation persist, prompting publishers like Frontiers to develop policies and in-house AI tools. Experiments show AI can mimic review structure but lacks the ability to provide constructive feedback or detailed critique, highlighting both the potential and limitations of AI in peer review.

via Nature|

#ai #large-language-models #peer-review

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Embracing Research Failures: A Path to Scientific Growth

The article advocates for greater transparency in sharing the setbacks and iterative processes of scientific research, arguing that revealing failures and revisions can improve understanding, efficiency, and mental health within the scientific community.

via Nature|

#methodological-transparency #open-science #peer-review

science3 months ago•3 min saved

AI-Generated Microscopy Images Fool Experts

AI can now generate microscopy images indistinguishable from real ones, posing a significant risk of scientific fraud. Experts suggest measures like including raw data, reducing pressure for perfect images, and using AI detection tools to combat this emerging challenge, but current systems may not be sufficient to address the scale of the problem.

via Chemistry World|

#ai-generated-images #image-integrity #microscopy-images

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

DeepSeek AI Model's Cost and Innovation Unveiled in Landmark Paper

DeepSeek's R1 AI model, designed for reasoning tasks like math and coding, was trained cost-effectively at around $294,000 using reinforcement learning without copying from other LLMs, and has undergone peer review, setting a new standard for transparency and innovation in AI development.

via Nature|

#ai-model #deepseek #peer-review

science4 months ago•9 min saved

Countering Peer-Review Bullying: Strategies for Resilience

The article discusses the issue of unprofessional and bullying behavior in peer review, highlighting its impact on scientists, especially early-career researchers and marginalized groups, and offers strategies for authors to recognize, address, and push back against such conduct to improve scientific communication and integrity.

via Nature|

#addressing-misconduct #bullying #peer-review

health4 months ago•5 min saved

Flawed Study by RFK Jr. Ally Links Vaccines to Chronic Illness

A flawed, unpublished study claiming vaccines increase chronic illnesses is criticized for fundamental methodological errors, particularly detection bias, and is contrasted with robust peer-reviewed research showing no such link. The article emphasizes the importance of proper scientific standards in informing public health policy and warns against political misuse of flawed data.

via statnews.com|

#detection-bias #health #peer-review

science-and-technology4 months ago•3 min saved

AI Enhances and Challenges Research Grant Funding Processes

A Spanish foundation is using AI algorithms to efficiently screen grant applications, identifying low-chance proposals for rejection, which helps streamline the review process and address reviewer workload issues, though it raises concerns about trust and bias in AI-driven decision-making.

via Nature|

#ai #algorithm #funding-decisions

science-and-technology4 months ago•4 min saved

AI Identifies Over 1,000 Questionable Science Journals

A team led by the University of Colorado Boulder developed an AI tool to identify questionable scientific journals, particularly predatory ones that lack proper peer review, aiming to protect the integrity of scientific research. The AI screens journal websites for suspicious features, assisting human experts in vetting publications, and has identified over 1,000 potentially problematic journals among nearly 15,200 analyzed.

via ScienceDaily|

#ai #fake-science-journals #peer-review

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Peer reviewers favor articles citing their own research

A study analyzing 18,400 articles suggests that peer reviewers are more likely to approve manuscripts if their own work is cited, raising concerns about citation bias and coercive practices in peer review. Reviewers who request citations of their own work tend to be less likely to approve the article, and language used in reviewer comments may indicate coercion, highlighting potential issues in the peer review process.

via Nature|

#academic-publishing #citation-bias #metascience

science-and-technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Rising Tide of Scientific Fraud: Organized Networks and Escalating Fake Publications

A study published in PNAS reveals that scientific fraud is increasing rapidly, doubling every 1.5 years since 2010, posing a serious threat to the integrity of scientific research.

via The Economist|

#peer-review #pnas #research-integrity

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Science Retracts 'Arsenic Life' Study After 15 Years of Controversy

The article summarizes recent developments in scientific publishing, including the retraction of the 'arsenic life' paper after 15 years, numerous COVID-19 paper retractions, and ongoing issues with misconduct, political interference, and peer review challenges across various journals and research fields.

via Retraction Watch|

#peer-review #publication-controversy #research-integrity

science6 months ago•8 min saved

AI's Impact on Scientific Publishing and Human Communication

The article discusses the challenges facing scientific publishing, including the overwhelming volume of papers, the rise of AI-generated errors, issues with quality and trust, and the need for reform in incentives and review processes to ensure meaningful scientific progress.

via The Guardian|

#ai-errors #open-access #peer-review

science7 months ago•1 min saved

Nature Implements Transparent Peer Review with Published Reports and Replies

Nature will now include reviewer reports and author replies with published articles to increase transparency in the peer review process, sparking discussion on whether this model should be adopted by philosophy journals for greater openness and trust in scholarly work.

via Grandbet88|

#nature #open-review #peer-review

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

ResearchHub's DeSci Project Spotlighted in Nature Journal

The decentralized science protocol ResearchHub, which compensates peer reviewers with cryptocurrency, was featured in the prestigious journal Nature, highlighting its potential impact on the scientific community. ResearchHub pays reviewers $150 in ResearchCoin (RSC) per paper, offering a financial incentive that some find more lucrative than traditional academic roles. Despite its innovative approach, challenges remain, such as converting RSC to fiat currency. The platform, backed by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, aims to address issues in traditional science, though its radical nature may hinder widespread adoption.

via Cointelegraph|

#cryptocurrency #desci #nature

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

AI Chatbots Enter Academic Peer Review Process

A study led by James Zou from Stanford reveals that 7-17% of sentences in peer reviews for computer science articles in 2023-2024 were generated by large language models (LLMs). These AI-generated reviews are characterized by a formal tone, verbosity, and a lack of specificity, often appearing close to submission deadlines. Zou suggests that fostering more human interactions in the review process, such as through platforms like OpenReview, could mitigate the dominance of AI in peer reviews.

via Daily Nous|

#academic-publishing #ai #computer-science