Mushrooming academic papers: Researchers’ concern about scientific trust
Prof Dan Brockington presents research findings on publication to Tanzanian researchers from various universities. Right is Prof Christine Noe, Principal of Dar es Salaam’s College of Social Sciences.
Dar es Salaam. In recent years, the surge in the number of academic articles being published has sparked concerns among researchers, who feel the situation could undermine public trust in science.
A new study: "The Strain on Scientific Publishing," conducted by international researchers, including Prof Dan Brockington from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, sheds light on why this rapid rise could potentially erode public trust in science.
