From: "Brundy, Curtis T [LIB]" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2024 13:34:07 +0000 I thought so too, Rick. This is a 5-alarm fire for anyone who cares about scholarly publishing and science. I shared some of my concerns <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/curtisbrundy_guest-post-of-special-issues-and-journal-activity-7158508587047129089-Iy6h?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop> on Linkedin last week. What a mess. Best regards, Curtis *Curtis Brundy* Iowa State University *University Library <http://www.lib.iastate.edu/>* *@curtisbrundy* *P: 515-294-7563* From: Rick Anderson <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2024 02:37:46 +0000 Given the hard data cited in the article, I felt like the tone of writing was actually oddly calm. --- Rick Anderson University Librarian Brigham Young University (801) 422-4301 [log in to unmask] *Subject: *The Guardian on fraud in science From: "Jim O'Donnell" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2024 10:57:46 -0700 Good summary of the issues from a favorite news source. A little dramatic, but I sure don't want my doctor downloading and reading fake science! https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/feb/03/the-situation-has-become-appalling-fake-scientific-papers-push-research-credibility-to-crisis-point <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.theguardian.com/science/2024/feb/03/the-situation-has-become-appalling-fake-scientific-papers-push-research-credibility-to-crisis-point__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!amE-f9BbmtBmDsNKRB7eVaS5MqQ-ssgh6W-CMqcUdPJxLcHKrV0b9IHY2nNIH0eEVChkeBhJvRqv$> Jim O'Donnell ASU
