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The MIT Press releases 2025 Direct to Open (D2O) Impact Report

The MIT Press has funded the open publication of 320 books through its Direct to Open framework, which shifts from market-based purchase models to collaborative library-supported open access. This approach has shown significant usage and citation increases for Humanities and STEAM books, with a notable impact on global readership.

After sexual misconduct accusations, scholars’ work is cited less

A study published in PLOS One found that scholars accused of sexual misconduct experience a significant decrease in citation rates, unlike those accused of scientific misconduct. Non-academics also reported greater aversion to citing works of accused scholars with sexual misconduct accusations.

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Hidden citations in physics

A study by Albert-László Barabási and colleagues used machine learning to identify phrases representing allusions to foundational papers in the physics literature. The findings suggest that hidden citations obscure true impact in science, with influential ideas becoming so familiar that researchers stop citing their sources.

Most-cited scientists: Still mostly men, but the gender gap is closing

The gender gap among top-cited scientists is narrowing, with women now representing 32% of top-cited authors in certain fields, according to a study analyzing 5.8 million international scientific authors. However, significant disparities remain, and efforts to address promotion pathways for gifted female researchers are still needed.

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Women in scientific societies, a positive development

Researchers found that female academics have a higher chance of being recognized for their contributions compared to male counterparts. The study suggests three reasons for this phenomenon: increased awareness of past barriers, equal representation as an added value, and the recognition that women face unique challenges in the field.

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ARRS names Sarah Kamel, Ankur Goyal AJR Figley, Rogers Radiology Journalism Fellows

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) named Dr. Sarah Kamel of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Dr. Ankur Goyal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences as Melvin Figley and Lee Rogers Fellows in Radiology Journalism, respectively. They will receive expert instruction in scientific writing and communication through the...

Yes, we can!

A study by physicists Fariba Karimi and her team has confirmed that women are underrepresented in physics, but found that the gender gap is largely due to a first-mover advantage enjoyed by men. The research suggests that women face higher entry barriers and structural inequalities, leading to differences in citation recognition.

New project to improve biomedical citation accuracy and integrity

A new project aims to develop resources and AI models to assess biomedical publications for citation accuracy and integrity, benefiting researchers, journals, and policymakers. The project, led by Associate Professors Halil Kilicoglu and Jodi Schneider, received a $300,000 grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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Clinical trials often fail to cite relevant past studies, researchers find

Researchers found that industry-sponsored clinical trials neglect to cite previous trials by up to 30%, while non-industry-funded trials do so at a rate of 20%. This omission may lead to redundant or less impactful research. The authors call for complete and impartial citation of prior studies in trial protocols.

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2021 recipients of the AADR Presidential Citation

Jeffrey Ebersole, Sharon Grayden, and Stephen Bayne received the 2021 AADR Presidential Citation for their significant contributions to the Association. The citation honors individuals who have made lasting impacts on dental research and advancing the mission of the AADR.

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AATS Foundation scholarships shown to support success in academic surgery

The AATS Foundation fellowships have been shown to support career success in academic surgery, with recipients publishing peer-reviewed papers and securing NIH grants. A total of 42 individuals received the scholarship, resulting in impressive scholastic contributions and ascending to leadership positions.

SARS-CoV-2 positivity in asymptomatic-screened dental patients

A study published in the Journal of Dental Research found SARS-CoV-2 positivity among asymptomatic-screened dental patients, with a 0.5% test positivity rate over 13 weeks. The COVID-19 positivity rate in this patient group mirrored the underlying community prevalence at the time.

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Google Scholar renders documents not in English invisible

A recent study found that Google Scholar systematically relegates non-English language documents to invisible positions, even among quality articles with hundreds of citations. This bias can have detrimental effects on researchers from non-English speaking countries, leading them to believe there is no literature in their native language.

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Increasing inequality in author-citation rates

A study of almost 26 million articles found citation rates increased for the top 1%, with Australasian and Western European universities gaining ground on US dominance. Global citation inequality rose over two decades.

Policymakers draw heavily from highly cited COVID-19 science

A recent study found that policymakers reference new and highly cited COVID-19 research papers extensively in their policy documents. The researchers analyzed scientific citations in 37,725 papers and discovered that these documents use the newest science at an unusually high rate, citing papers with 40 times higher citation counts.

Retracted scientific paper persists in new citations, study finds

A study found that a retracted clinical trial report continues to be cited 11 years after its retraction, and citations actually increased after it was retracted. The number of articles retracted is tiny compared to publications, but retractions are often hard to find, and notices may not mention the reason for retraction.

New mechanisms to control dental procedure spray emissions

Researchers discovered multiple mechanisms for atomization of fluids from rotatory instruments in dental procedures, allowing for controlled emissions. Eliminating pre-misting and using low rotation speeds resulted in significant reductions in small droplets.

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The case for economics -- by the numbers

A study by MIT scholars finds economics citations in psychology journals have doubled since 2000, while public health papers cite economics work twice as often as 10 years ago. The proportion of empirical economics papers cited in top journals has risen by 20 percentage points since 1990.

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Nicholas Jakubovics named Journal of Dental Research Editor-in-Chief

Nicholas Jakubovics, a renowned oral microbiologist, has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Dental Research. With over 20 years of experience studying dental plaque formation and extensive editorial expertise, he is poised to lead the journal to new heights.

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Oral implants -- The paradigm shift in restorative dentistry

The discovery of osseointegration has led to high clinical performance of oral implants, but peri-implant soft tissue complications can jeopardize osseointegration. Early intervention in situations with peri-implant mucositis is crucial for preventing peri-implantitis.

Evolution of aesthetic dentistry

The article reviews the evolution of esthetic dentistry, highlighting advances in dental research and clinical interventions, including universal esthetic rules and guidelines, tooth whitening, and digital technologies.

Citation networks across disciplines

A study analyzing research article data from 1950 to 2018 found that the average distance between articles on citation networks decreased over time, while ties between articles from different fields increased. Citation networks depend on high-impact articles, suggesting increased interconnectivity among scientific disciplines.

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The four newest 2019 Balzan Prize Winners announced today In Milan

The four newest 2019 Balzan Prize winners were announced today in Milan for their groundbreaking contributions to film studies, Islamic studies, theory of partial differential equations, and pathophysiology of respiration. The winners will receive a prize of CHF 750,000 each, with half going towards research projects.

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Influence of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine jumps 25%

The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has seen a significant increase in its impact factor, with a jump of 25% compared to the previous year. The journal's immediacy index also increased, indicating a faster pace of citation activity.

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Successful research papers cite young references

Analyzing nearly 6 million citations, Northwestern University researchers found that highly cited papers cite relatively recent work and go on to become highly cited themselves. This suggests that top scientists are adept at identifying promising research.

Robert Kaiser named SIOP Fellow

Robert Kaiser has been recognized by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) as a Fellow for his significant contributions to the field of industrial-organizational psychology. He has developed an integrated theory, measure, and method for developing versatile leaders, which has had a global impact.

How to pay top executives if you want them to be innovative

A recent study by Bocconi University and University of Bath found that high pay dispersion in variable pay is associated with increased innovation, whereas low pay dispersion in fixed pay hinders it. The researchers measured the innovation output of US firms from 1992 to 2006 using patent data and citations received.