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Archives: BMJ Open

Future of the OA Megajournal

Predicted to radically consolidate STM journals, the OA megajournal has found a successful niche market. The same can be said for MOOCs.

  • By Phil Davis
  • Jan 10, 2018
  • 12 Comments
  • Time To Read: 3 mins

The Fallacy of ‘Sound’ Science

“Sound methodology” suggests an ideal match to a scientific question that never quite exists. So why do some publishers use it?

  • By Phil Davis
  • Oct 27, 2016
  • 12 Comments
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

Can Open Access Journals Guarantee Sound Methods?

Stating that open access journals publish papers with “sound methodologies” promotes an unrealistic view of the scientific process and a corrupted image of the editorial and peer-review process.

  • By Phil Davis
  • Oct 19, 2010
  • 34 Comments
  • Time To Read: 4 mins

Cascading Peer-Review — The Future of Open Access?

BMJ Open is marketed as high-volume journal of rejects. Did BMJ miss on marketing or is this the future of open access publishing?

  • By Phil Davis
  • Oct 12, 2010
  • 31 Comments
  • Time To Read: 3 mins

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