The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics also criticizes the U.S. withdrawal from the Green Climate Fund as perhaps more damaging than the nation’s exit from the Paris climate agreement.
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Journal Impact Factors with Uncertainties
With this year’s Journal Impact Factors just released, AGU discusses some of the issues with this metric, encourages use of additional metrics, and suggests other means of assessing journal quality.
The Inherent Conflict of Interest in For-Profit Journals
An editor of Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems reflects on the increase in for-profit journals and the implications for scholarly publishing and scientific integrity.
Avoiding Predators in Publishing
As the number of publishers that choose profit over ethics grows, find out how to avoid their scams and support organizations promoting best practices in scholarly communication.
In Appreciation of AGU’s Outstanding Reviewers of 2016
Reviewers may receive subscription benefits, discounts on books, and other acknowledgments of their contributions, such as the public citations below from AGU journal editors.
A Sea Change in Paleoceanography
The Editor-in-Chief of Paleoceanography explains that the journal is changing its name to Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology to reflect the evolution of science in this field.
Establish a Scientific Integrity Advisory Board, Says New Report
Such an advisory board could help scientific institutions and their sponsors uphold legal and ethical standards in scientific research.
Providing Greater Context for Earth and Space Science Research
A new "highlights" page, plain-language summaries, and other recent initiatives further enhance the material in journals and books published by the American Geophysical Union.
Benefiting from Good Reviews: Part 2
Martyn Clark reflects on how his experiences of going through the peer review process as an author have influenced him as an editor.
Tackling Sexual Harassment in Science: A Long Road Ahead
At the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine last week, scientists discussed weaknesses in their fields' handling of sexual harassment and how to address shortcomings.
