For decades, our knowledge has relied on the peer review system, which is intended to ensure that only scientifically sound studies—methodologically and factually—see the light of day. In the academic community, legitimate concerns are beginning to emerge about what the rise of artificial intelligence may do to this system. Let us look at the main […]
Imagine a common scene. A LinkedIn post spreads claiming that working from home “according to a Harvard study” destroys productivity. Someone asks for the source, the author provides a link, and that’s often where it ends. A reference to Harvard or a “meta-analysis” often works as a status signal. The post creates an impression of […]
Although success in a scientific career is often attributed to the quality of one’s work and originality of ideas, the reality is more complex. In June 2025, a team of researchers from the UK-based Research on Research Institute (RoRI) published an article that provides further empirical evidence for an important phenomenon in science that has […]
Over the past decade, the Czech research community has been encouraged to publish not only in academic journals but also in conference proceedings. This trend was reinforced by the research evaluation methodology known as “kafemlejnek” (the coffee grinder). The methodology defined the output type “D” as follows: “An article in the proceedings presents original research […]
In the world of science and higher education, where publications play a crucial role in professional growth, the quality of target journals is of fundamental importance. In many countries, such as the Czech Republic or Finland, public financial support for institutions is partially linked to publication activity. In December 2024, Finland’s scientific publication evaluation system, […]
