"On the Mark? Responses to a Sting" by Amy Buckland, Martin Paul Eve et al.
peter.suber's bookmarks 2014-07-13
Summary:
"As a contribution to these discussions, JLSC invited several researchers to
briefly comment on the Science [John Bohannon sting] article. Eve describes
how publishing has become more about measuring
and ranking academics than about communicating
research findings. Steel calls for a re-evaluation of the
publishing system in general and affirms the need for
greater transparency. Gardy addresses the flaws and
inconsistencies of peer review. And, finally, Salo tackles
the “sting”—and the need for even more of them...."