KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A survey of scholarly publications demonstrates approximately one-third have encountered fraudulent submissions.
- Over half of these journals have dedicated staff to uphold research ethics.
A recent article published by Research Information highlights the findings of KGL Consulting’s 2024 Editorial Compensation Benchmark Study, shedding light on critical issues within academic publishing. The survey of 213 journals revealed that close to one-third have encountered fraudulent submissions, underscoring the pressing need for robust research integrity measures.
In response to these challenges, more than half of the surveyed journals have implemented dedicated roles focused on safeguarding research ethics. This proactive approach aims to detect and prevent unethical practices, ensuring the credibility of scholarly publications.
More than half of the surveyed journals have implemented dedicated roles focused on safeguarding research ethics.
The research also uncovered a significant gender disparity in editorial leadership positions, with women constituting only 30% of editors-in-chief, highlighting the ongoing underrepresentation of women in senior editorial roles. However, there was no indication of pay inequity by gender in these roles, suggesting that while representation is lacking, compensation remains equitable.
The study’s publishers hope the analysis will support journals in making informed decisions that promote accountability and equity in the academic publishing industry.
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