In the pursuit of points or what young scientists should pay attention to Cover Image

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In the pursuit of points or what young scientists should pay attention to

Author(s): Sylwia Bielawska
Subject(s): Library and Information Science
Published by: Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej
Keywords: scientists; scientific publications; parameterization; predatory publishers

Summary/Abstract: The pressure on young scientists observed for many years, sanctioned by legal regulations, imposes the obligation on them not only to conduct research and teaching activities, but also to meet the requirements of parameterization. It is the number of publications, sometimes irrespective of their quality, that determines their position at the university, and thus the progress of a research career and access to research funding (i.e. obtaining scholarships or grants). Therefore, it is not surprising that cases of using controversial offers of the so-called predatory publishers or conference organisers are more frequent. Scientists that are under the pillory of parameterization requirements sometimes use such companies unknowingly. The article describes cases of dishonest behaviour known in the scientific world and strategies taken in the so-called parametric game, as well as solutions to prevent such unwanted activities, which were included in the 2.0 Act.

  • Issue Year: 12/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 28-38
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish