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An expert’s opinion: An interview with Ludo Waltman on the surge in COVID-19 research papers
We speak with Ludo Waltman, Professor of Quantitative Science Studies and Deputy Director of the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University, on how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we assess the quality of scientific literature. What are you working on at the moment? Ludo Waltman: I am looking at ...

An expert’s opinion: An interview with Adam Marcus on scientific publishing in times of COVID-19
Adam Marcus, Co-founder of Retraction Watch and managing editor of Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, highlights the need to be vigilant about the quality of COVID-19 research papers and encourages publishers to publish fewer but better-quality papers. How many COVID-19 papers have been retracted so far this year? Adam Marcus: Our latest count is 37 retractions ...

Covid-19: What are the consequences of the unprecedented rush for knowledge?
The surge in COVID-19 research papers has put the spotlight on the peer review process and is changing the way we assess the quality of scientific literature.

Coronavirus: Journalists, researchers and policy-makers discuss tackling misinformation at ESMH event
Everyone is looking for news during the Covid-19 crisis and traditional media play an important role in providing people with reliable health information during the pandemic and helping them to navigate through the effects of the virus. However, misinformation and false information have also increased during the crisis. This particularly affects vulnerable sections of society ...

Covid-19: Boosting antiviral research
As countries around the world implement national pandemic plans, we take a look at some of the research strategies being pursued to tackle Covid-19.