‘Toxic culture’ caused by REF pressure to target top journals

Times Higher Education·Feb 12

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There are concerns about a "toxic culture" in academia, possibly related to pressure to publish in top journals. The impact of this pressure on various groups, including chinese authors and new academics at certain institutions, is being discussed. The role of journal lists and research income targets in contributing to these issues is also being debated.

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