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Clare Mc Fadden

@clare-dnag.bsky.social

Senior Editor & Team Manager in Publication Ethics. Known to blather on about paper mills. Opinions are my own.

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PLOS@plos.org · 2w ago

The first research articles have now been published in our new journal, PLOS Aging and Health. These papers mark an important milestone for our journal, showcasing open access research advancing understanding of aging and health across disciplines. Read the first articles: plos.io/4w3zVTq

Silhouette of a group walking on a beach during sunset. The image promotes PLOS Aging and Health, announcing the publication of its first articles on open access research about aging and health.
Dorothy Bishop@deevybee.bsky.social · last mo.

Just as publishers are waking up to the threats from paper mills, they are adopting a new approach to keep one step ahead, as explained in this guest blogpost by Matt Spick. deevybee.blogspot.com/2026/07/how-... #researchintegrity #publishing #papermills

How paper mills go straight (without going clean): a shift to dual-use services

Guest post by Matt Spick                            Photo: Parsadanov/Shutterstock.com From relative obscurity, paper mills have recently mo...

deevybee.blogspot.com

PLOS@plos.org · 2mo ago

Today PLOS publishes Redefining Publishing: Practical pathways to open science, the public report from our 18-month research and design project. The report asks how publishing can better support open science. Explore the report: plos.io/4o3bsun #OpenScience

Redefining publishing for the Open Science era

Explore innovative publishing models that support open science, enhance research transparency, and foster global collaboration in the evolving landscape of scholarly communication.

explore.plos.org

Dead Neanderthals@deadneanderthals.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Our new paper is out in PLOS Biology! I'm very conflicted about the project: proud because it feels like the most important project I've ever been a part of, but also very sad that we found so many problems in our field. Read the paper here: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...

PLOS Biology@plosbiology.org · 9mo ago

Erroneous articles can undermine scientific progress & mislead future research. Rene Aquarius &co show that 40% of articles on early #BrainInjury in animal studies have #ImageDuplication & #ImageManipulation problems, but correction by #journals remains limited @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4p59QzN

Number of included articles per publication year (from <1990 to 2024). Green, dashed bar segments represent non-problematic articles. Orange bar segments represent problematic articles.
Clare Mc Fadden@clare-dnag.bsky.social · last yr.

We're looking for two people to join our team! 🥳 If you have experience with image integrity or editorial operations, consider applying for these roles! #ResearchIntegrity #JobAlert

Dr. Maria Zalm@drmariazalm.bsky.social · last yr.

The PLOS Publication Ethics team is expanding further, currently recruiting an Associate Editor (editorial) and a Specialist (editorial support). 12 mo Fixed Term contracts, UK based candidates only. Follow this link or my thread below for more information job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos

Clare Mc Fadden@clare-dnag.bsky.social · last yr.

Amazingly detailed resources for anyone involved in post-publication review. I'm sure this will inspire and support anyone who finds themselves sleuthing or wants to become (or is already! 👋) a publication ethics editor!

Elisabeth Bik@elisabethbik.bsky.social · last yr.

‘Anyone can do this’: Sleuths publish a toolkit for post-publication review The Collection of Open Science Integrity Guides (COSIG) aims to make “post-publication peer review” more accessible Project headed by @reeserichardson.bsky.social @cosig.net retractionwatch.com/2025/06/04/c...

Anna Abalkina@abalkina.bsky.social · last yr.

This is a must-read. Csaba Szabó, the author of Unreliable, was approached by a paper mill, and he decided to conduct a sting operation. He documented how paper mills operate. forbetterscience.com/2025/05/19/a...

A Sting Inside a Papermill

“It’s clear that any academically corrupt individual — particularly one with editorial connections — could easily “place” dozens of these Anzen products into indexed journals and collect a ha…

forbetterscience.com

Clare Mc Fadden@clare-dnag.bsky.social · last yr.

"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor and editorial integrity... Research thrives when rooted in the open exchange of ideas, different perspectives, and international cooperation."

PLOS Biology@plosbiology.org · last yr.

PLOS has issued a statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity. We are determined to stand firmly behind our mission, our values and our principles, and against any attempt at censorship or undermining of the core principles of scientific inquiry. plos.io/3D4O8cH

Clare Mc Fadden@clare-dnag.bsky.social · 2y ago

PLOS One are hiring! 🎉 A lovely team to work with, and ideal job if you want to be at the front line of publishing and are coming from an early career editorial role, finishing your PhD or looking for a life outside academia

George Vousden@georgevousden.bsky.social · 2y ago

@plosone.org is hiring! We're looking for several new associate editors as we continue to grow. Successful candidates can expect: - A comprehensive onboarding process - A remote first, supportive organization committed to drive open science forward job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/45...

Clare Mc Fadden@clare-dnag.bsky.social · 2y ago

Would you like to join the fight against paper mills? Now's your chance! #ResearchIntegrity #PublicationEthics #JobAlert

Dr. Maria Zalm@drmariazalm.bsky.social · 2y ago

PLOS Pub Ethics is hiring a Sr Editor. Are you an experienced editor with interest in preventing, investigating, and resolving large-scale issues including paper mills, peer-review rings, and citation cartels? Link below for more info. UK or USA only. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/45...