Abstract
Workshop delivered at the LIS Biblliometrics conference 2025.
In today’s dynamic scholarly landscape, unethical publishing practices, ranging from predatory journals and citation misconduct to fake peer review and gifted authorship pose serious threats to research integrity. The rise of generative AI adds further complexity, enabling the creation of easy fabricated content and phantom citations that are difficult to detect without critical bibliometric scrutiny.
Bibliometric practitioners are uniquely positioned to identify red flags in scholarly publishing through the analysis of publication and citation patterns, journal publication behaviour, and authorship trends. Yet their potential role in promoting research integrity is still underrecognised.
This interactive workshop aims to bridge that gap. Empowering participants to explore real case studies and engage in hands-on activities to uncover signs of manipulated scholarship, such as citation and publication malpractice. They will learn to apply the REAPPRAISED checklist a practical tool for assessing the trustworthiness of articles and gain insights into the emerging field of forensic scientometrics.
The session will also address how AI tools can both facilitate and detect unethical practices, emphasising the dual role of technology in this evolving landscape.
By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped to evaluate research outputs more critically, collaborate effectively with integrity and assessment teams, and contribute to a culture of transparency and accountability in scholarly communication.
In today’s dynamic scholarly landscape, unethical publishing practices, ranging from predatory journals and citation misconduct to fake peer review and gifted authorship pose serious threats to research integrity. The rise of generative AI adds further complexity, enabling the creation of easy fabricated content and phantom citations that are difficult to detect without critical bibliometric scrutiny.
Bibliometric practitioners are uniquely positioned to identify red flags in scholarly publishing through the analysis of publication and citation patterns, journal publication behaviour, and authorship trends. Yet their potential role in promoting research integrity is still underrecognised.
This interactive workshop aims to bridge that gap. Empowering participants to explore real case studies and engage in hands-on activities to uncover signs of manipulated scholarship, such as citation and publication malpractice. They will learn to apply the REAPPRAISED checklist a practical tool for assessing the trustworthiness of articles and gain insights into the emerging field of forensic scientometrics.
The session will also address how AI tools can both facilitate and detect unethical practices, emphasising the dual role of technology in this evolving landscape.
By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped to evaluate research outputs more critically, collaborate effectively with integrity and assessment teams, and contribute to a culture of transparency and accountability in scholarly communication.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1 |
| Number of pages | 71 |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Nov 2025 |
| Event | LIS Bibliometrics conference 2025 - St Martin’s House Conference Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom Duration: 26 Nov 2025 → … https://lisbibliometrics.wordpress.com/c-2025/ |
Conference
| Conference | LIS Bibliometrics conference 2025 |
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| Abbreviated title | LIS-BIB |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Leicester |
| Period | 26/11/25 → … |
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