David Colquhoun: Pressure on scientists to publish has led to a situation where any paper, however bad, can now be printed in a journal that claims to be peer-reviewed
This report looks at how researchers publish and why, including the motivations that lead them to publish and the increase in collaboration and co-authorship. It explores how researchers decide what to cite and the influence of research assessment on their behaviours and attitudes.
In 5 minutes, viewers of this video will become familiar with the peer-review process and understand its significance to new knowledge production and scholarly research.
