Song: “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”
A misunderstood song is perhaps most famous for cries of “More cowbell!”
More issues
The “Automated Box of Confusion”
Cut for space from our forthcoming book, it’s a concept at the heart of it all
OA Confetti and University Rankings
A glut of papers and citations doesn’t make universities better
This Week’s Texted Discoveries
We are constantly sharing relevant stuff we find — here’s this week’s fetch
Make the Most of the Middle
In this week’s podcast, we talk about intermediaries, velvet ropes, and markets
Bring Back the Velvet Ropes
Quality scientific journals need bouncers
A Restatement of Principles
Years into this, it’s worth revisiting the fundamentals
Song: “Shiny Happy People”
A collab between two Athens, GA, bands should put a smile on your face
Another Journal Snatcher?
IIETA has all the hallmarks, including a rental office and suburban home base
This Week’s Texted Discoveries
We are constantly sharing relevant stuff we find — here’s this week’s fetch