Bookmarks tagged research

Editor of scientific journal blasts 'imaginary paper' linking offshore wind farms to whale deaths
15 Dec 2023 • www.abc.net.au
"The editor of a prominent scientific journal has described online claims about a study linking whale deaths to offshore wind farms as a "classic example" of misinformation as concerns grow about fake news distorting the debate."
#energy + #fraud + #misinformation + #research
New Self-Assessment Tool to Promote FAIR Research Software | ARDC
15 Dec 2023 • ardc.edu.au
"Developed by the Netherlands eScience Center and the ARDC, the FAIR Software Checklist can be used to assess your how your software is aligned with the principles of findability, accessibility, interoperability and reusability (FAIR)."
#ardc + #fair + #research
Australia’s research sector chases rankings over quality and is ‘not fit for purpose’, chief scientist says
15 Nov 2023 • www.theguardian.com
"Dr Cathy Foley says overhaul needed to improve confidence in how researchers are assessed for hiring, promotion and funding"
#australia + #research