Benedict Ekow Ocran

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What benefits do authors gain from reviewers' work during peer reviews?

Authors (including those) in sexual health research have concerns about peer review suggestions on literature and reviewers' work. Sexual health research, including sexuality education, depends on...

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Collaborating with One's Reviewers

How (un)ethical, even with an editor's permission, is it to reach out for collaboration with reviewers after the review of one’s manuscript has been completed? Here's some background on this...

01 January 1970 4,200 0 View

Supporting Journal/Conference Reviewers

Should systems be in place to ‘prioritize' peer reviews for academics who review for journals and conferences, ensuring they are not overwhelmed when they submit their work?

01 January 1970 5,653 0 View

Should reads or recommendations be a key impact measure of research?

Research publication is already stressful, and this is made worse by the pressure to achieve a high number of reads and recommendations for papers. Considering mental health concerns, how can we...

01 January 1970 7,524 0 View

Cultural values/contexts and dissemination of research

‘Reputation built in silence, lasts longer than applause’ This famous quote by former Ghanaian President John Evans Atta Mills suggests reputation lasts longer when built in silence. I wonder if...

01 January 1970 6,690 2 View

Interesting/Amusing approaches of Rip-off Journals

We have explored various ways to distinguish between predatory journals and legitimate ones, including analyzing peer reviews and ratings from accredited organizations. A common method for...

01 January 1970 259 2 View

MDPI Predatory: Please Come Again

As an academic, I am deeply concerned about the troubling trend to unjustly discredit reputable publishing houses. This not only undermines their research but also significantly hampers the...

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