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Posted inEditors' Vox
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.
Posted inOpinions
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.
Posted inOpinions
Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences
Elevating planetary and space sciences across Africa could help nations reach their development goals. Efforts will require collaboration, creativity, efficient planning, and political will.
Posted inFeatures
The State of Planetary and Space Sciences in Africa
Africa has an enormous potential to provide insights into planetary and space sciences, but it has remained largely untapped. Fostering a new generation of scientists promises far-reaching benefits.
Posted inNews
Iranian Scientist Reflects on Trump’s Attempted Immigration Ban
Eos caught up with Solmaz Adeli, an Iranian researcher based in Germany who was almost barred from entering the United States for an important scientific meeting.
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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.
Posted inNews
Geosciences Make Modest Gains but Still Struggle with Diversity
A new report reveals that increasing numbers of women are studying and working in the geosciences, but the field continues to lag in attracting underrepresented groups.
Posted inEditors' Vox
Benefiting from Good Reviews: Part 1
Martyn Clark describes how thoughtful reviews can substantially enhance the quality and impact of published papers.
Posted inAGU News
Incoming Editor Seeks Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Research
Martyn Clark, incoming editor in chief for Water Resources Research, foresees interdisciplinary and collaborative hydrology research, increased article impact, and an improved article review process.