Review
Clinical Neurology
Harsh Deora, Manjul Tripathi, Bipin Chaurasia, J. Andre Grotenhuis
Summary: This study identified 46 predatory journals in the field of neurosurgery by cross-referencing four major blacklists and the UGC CARE whitelist. Among the 360 neurosurgery journals listed on Scimago, 60 were open access, with predatory journals having substantially lower publication fees. Predatory journals were found to have penetrated legitimate indexes by utilizing similar names to legitimate journals and publishing articles with external funding.
ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brendan Runde, Craig Harms
Summary: The selection of a target journal for publishing scientific papers is influenced by various factors. This study evaluated 49 journals publishing papers in zoological medicine and related fields, and examined the turnaround time of journals to aid authors in selecting suitable target journals. Of the evaluated journals, 39 provided necessary data, revealing a wide range of acceptance and publication times. The results can be useful for authors prioritizing different factors when deciding where to submit their works.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jyoti Chhimwal, Vikram Patial, Yogendra Padwad
Summary: Beverage intake is increasingly interconnected with the development of NAFLD, with sugar-rich beverages increasing the risk while coffee and tea consumption can help reduce it, and moderate alcohol consumption may also decrease the risk of advanced fibrosis and NAFLD mortality.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Rosie Cooney, Daniel W. S. Challender, Steven Broad, Dilys Roe, Daniel J. D. Natusch
Summary: The CITES treaty, designed to safeguard wild plants and animals from overexploitation by international trade, is showing its age as it lacks consideration of the impacts of key decisions and systematic evidentiary support. It is proposed to make three key changes to the CITES listing process: developing a formal mechanism to consider consequences of species listing decisions, broadening criteria for listing decisions, and increasing input from local communities in the listing process to better respond to wildlife needs in today's conservation context.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Laura F. Newell, Shernan G. Holtan
Summary: In recent years, the treatment of aGVHD has become more nuanced with the improved risk classification systems and a better understanding of its complex pathophysiology. There have been advancements in the development of treatments, such as the approval of ruxolitinib for SR-aGVHD, but challenges still remain. Future clinical trials may identify steroid-sparing approaches for patients likely to respond and approaches to improve tissue repair and dysbiosis for those unlikely to respond to immunosuppression alone.
HEMATOLOGY-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM
(2021)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
M. Ravikumara
Summary: Since the discovery of H. pylori as the cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers, many studies have been conducted on eradicating the infection. While it is agreed upon that treatment is necessary, as H. pylori can lead to serious complications, such complications are rare, especially in children. Additionally, there is growing evidence suggesting a beneficial role of H. pylori against certain chronic health conditions. Therefore, it is important to reconsider the practice of eradicating H. pylori in every child infected.
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Amir Kachooei, Abdo Bachoura, David Hirsch, Pedro K. Beredjiklian
Summary: The prevalence of predatory journals in orthopaedic surgery is increasing, with direct solicitation of authors offering open access and quick publication rates. These journals process manuscripts without peer review and often charge a substantial publication fee. This raises concerns about the scientific value and threatens the quality of scientific discourse and scholarship.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Yavuz Selim Kartal, Mucahid Kutlu
Summary: This article proposes a hybrid model that combines the BERT model with various features to prioritize claims based on their check-worthiness. By increasing positive samples, utilizing active learning, and exploring cross-lingual training, the model's performance is significantly improved and outperforms other state-of-the-art models.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
G. Leena, V. K. J. Jeevan
Summary: The study discusses grooming a reasonable number of quality journals to tackle the menace of predatory publishing, emphasizing containment of negative impact through action plans such as author sensitization and strengthening Indian journals.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Pentti Nieminen, Sergio E. Uribe
Summary: The study found that the quality of statistical reporting of clinical studies published in predatory dental journals is lower compared to open access and highly cited dental journals. This difference in quality highlights the importance of critically consuming study results and the impact of peer review on publication quality.
Article
Emergency Medicine
Jesus Garcia Castro, Javier Diaz de Teran
Summary: This case report highlights a patient presenting with sudden-onset anisocoria while receiving ipratropium bromide nebulization in the emergency department for acute asthma, which was resolved by discontinuation of the drug. It emphasizes the importance for emergency physicians to pay attention to neurological examination and medication history to avoid unnecessary tests and radiation exposure.
JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laurie H. Glimcher, Gregory A. Petsko
Summary: Professor Yuk Ming Dennis Lo of the Chinese University of Hong Kong is awarded the 2022 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for his discovery of fetal DNA in maternal blood, leading to the development of noninvasive prenatal testing for Down syndrome.
Article
Environmental Studies
Julien Walzberg, Sandhya Sethuraman, Tapajyoti Ghosh, Taylor Uekert, Alberta Carpenter
Summary: The United States generates 42 Mt of plastic waste each year and is a major contributor to ocean plastic pollution. This study evaluates the impact of behavioral interventions on collection rates, plastic manufacturing, and greenhouse gas emissions. The results suggest that behavioral interventions can lead to improved collection rates and reduced emissions.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aaron B. Neinstein
Summary: The use of AI-driven care for patients with type 1 diabetes has allowed clinicians to have more time to focus on improving the quality of life for patients and provide more compassionate, patient-centered care.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rishabh Ghotge, Koen Philippe Nijssen, Jan Anne Annema, Zofia Lukszo
Summary: This study investigates the acceptance of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging among electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The findings suggest that clear communication, financial compensation, real-time insight, and user-friendly interface contribute to higher acceptance. However, uncertainty in battery state-of-charge, increased planning requirements, anxiety about reaching destinations, and restrictions on personal vehicle use are major barriers. The study also reveals that actual experience with V2G charging influences perceptions, with concrete factors carrying more weight than abstract concerns.
