Dr. Maria Zalm
@drmariazalm.bsky.social
Senior Editor, Team Manager Publication Ethics @plos.bsky.social. Posts about #PublicationEthics and #ResearchIntegrity, and occasionally cats. Previously studied the role of periplasmic chaperones in Salmonella. Views are my own.
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Dr. Maria Zalm
@drmariazalm.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Research integrity and pub-ethics investigations are different. The former investigates culpability, whereas the latter focusses on the reliability of the scholarly record. Swift corrective action is only possible if we decouple culpability from reliability when investigating pub-ethics concerns.
The PLOS Publication Ethics team is expanding further, looking for an Associate Editor to strengthen our team (permanent contract, fully remote, UK and select USA states only). See info below:
UK link: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/46...
USA link: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/46...
UK link: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/46...
USA link: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/46...
Associate Editor, Publication Ethics
UK- Remote
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io
July 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The PLOS Publication Ethics team is expanding further, looking for an Associate Editor to strengthen our team (permanent contract, fully remote, UK and select USA states only). See info below:
UK link: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/46...
USA link: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/46...
UK link: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/46...
USA link: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/46...
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
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos
Public Library of Science
<p>Thank you for your interest in careers at PLOS. Our Talent Acquisition team strives to create a positive and equitable interview experience for all candidates. We look forward to receiving your app...
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io
June 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos
My team is recruiting two Senior Editor, Team Managers.
This is a unique opportunity to join an enthusiastic and highly driven team dedicated to upholding publication ethics standards in PLOS submissions and published articles.
UK and USA (select states) only. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos
This is a unique opportunity to join an enthusiastic and highly driven team dedicated to upholding publication ethics standards in PLOS submissions and published articles.
UK and USA (select states) only. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos
Public Library of Science
<p>Thank you for your interest in careers at PLOS. Our Talent Acquisition team strives to create a positive and equitable interview experience for all candidates. We look forward to receiving your app...
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io
May 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
My team is recruiting two Senior Editor, Team Managers.
This is a unique opportunity to join an enthusiastic and highly driven team dedicated to upholding publication ethics standards in PLOS submissions and published articles.
UK and USA (select states) only. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos
This is a unique opportunity to join an enthusiastic and highly driven team dedicated to upholding publication ethics standards in PLOS submissions and published articles.
UK and USA (select states) only. job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos
One of those rare days when two of my biggest passions (publication ethics and board games) collide. My copy of The Publish or Perish Game just arrived 🥳
#PublishOrPerish #BoardGames
#PublishOrPerish #BoardGames
April 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
One of those rare days when two of my biggest passions (publication ethics and board games) collide. My copy of The Publish or Perish Game just arrived 🥳
#PublishOrPerish #BoardGames
#PublishOrPerish #BoardGames
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Really interesting looking phd on #papermills #researchintegrity at Leiden/Sheffield www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies...
PhD Paper Mills and Systematic Manipulation in Research Publishing
PhD candidate Paper Mills and Systematic Manipulation in Research PublishingThe past decade has seen the rise of distinct new challenges for research integrity in the context of scientific publishing....
www.universiteitleiden.nl
April 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Really interesting looking phd on #papermills #researchintegrity at Leiden/Sheffield www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies...
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Vacciness have saved > 6 lives/min in the last 50 years, yet their importance & safety is often questioned
“We should not allow misinformation, disinformation, ignorance and defunding to hinder vaccine development, deployment and use”
My latest @plosbiology.org
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
“We should not allow misinformation, disinformation, ignorance and defunding to hinder vaccine development, deployment and use”
My latest @plosbiology.org
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
Vaccines work… and do not cause autism
Vaccines have saved millions of lives, yet their importance and safety is repeatedly in question. W e cannot let disinformation campaigns get in the way of global public health – it is not time to def...
journals.plos.org
April 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Vacciness have saved > 6 lives/min in the last 50 years, yet their importance & safety is often questioned
“We should not allow misinformation, disinformation, ignorance and defunding to hinder vaccine development, deployment and use”
My latest @plosbiology.org
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
“We should not allow misinformation, disinformation, ignorance and defunding to hinder vaccine development, deployment and use”
My latest @plosbiology.org
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
Reposted by Dr. Maria Zalm
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
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
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
plos.io
February 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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
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
It's #Caturday so here is a picture of Stitch carelessly snoozing. Hopefully these remote purrs bring you some much needed positive vibes to help withstand the insanity of the current hellscape.
February 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
It's #Caturday so here is a picture of Stitch carelessly snoozing. Hopefully these remote purrs bring you some much needed positive vibes to help withstand the insanity of the current hellscape.
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Very happy to see that the Cochrane Library is now using the Retraction Watch Database to flag retracted papers.
Cochrane launches new feature to identify retracted publications
www.cochrane.org
January 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Very happy to see that the Cochrane Library is now using the Retraction Watch Database to flag retracted papers.
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Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research
@joelving.bsky.social @gcabanac.cpesr.fr and Cyril Labbé have the stories, the data, and this receipts in our partnership with @theconversation.com
@joelving.bsky.social @gcabanac.cpesr.fr and Cyril Labbé have the stories, the data, and this receipts in our partnership with @theconversation.com
Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research
‘Paper mills’ are contaminating the world’s scholarly output with fake papers that hinder research. Lifesaving biomedical fields are especially hard hit.
theconversation.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research
@joelving.bsky.social @gcabanac.cpesr.fr and Cyril Labbé have the stories, the data, and this receipts in our partnership with @theconversation.com
@joelving.bsky.social @gcabanac.cpesr.fr and Cyril Labbé have the stories, the data, and this receipts in our partnership with @theconversation.com
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@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...
- A comprehensive onboarding process
- A remote first, supportive organization committed to drive open science forward job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/45...
PLOS One Associate Editor
UK-Remote, US-Remote
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io
January 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
@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...
- A comprehensive onboarding process
- A remote first, supportive organization committed to drive open science forward job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/plos/jobs/45...
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...
Senior Editor, Publication Ethics
EMEA-Remote
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io
January 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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...
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We just can't stop recruiting!
Associate professor in cell and molecular biology @dunnschool, with a preference for immunology, inflammation and/or infection - all defined broadly
Come and be our colleague
Deadline 28 Feb, please spread the word
www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
Associate professor in cell and molecular biology @dunnschool, with a preference for immunology, inflammation and/or infection - all defined broadly
Come and be our colleague
Deadline 28 Feb, please spread the word
www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
January 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We just can't stop recruiting!
Associate professor in cell and molecular biology @dunnschool, with a preference for immunology, inflammation and/or infection - all defined broadly
Come and be our colleague
Deadline 28 Feb, please spread the word
www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
Associate professor in cell and molecular biology @dunnschool, with a preference for immunology, inflammation and/or infection - all defined broadly
Come and be our colleague
Deadline 28 Feb, please spread the word
www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
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We're thrilled to announce the creation of the Retraction Watch Sleuth in Residence Program.
Introducing the Retraction Watch Sleuth in Residence Program
We’re thrilled to announce the creation of the Retraction Watch Sleuth in Residence Program, an opportunity for a sleuth to spend a year working with us. Too often, sleuths work for free, often at …
retractionwatch.com
January 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We're thrilled to announce the creation of the Retraction Watch Sleuth in Residence Program.
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Happy Advent! Day 7. Every day a new case is created to highlight problems and inconsistencies in academic papers and scientific journals. Today's case about #hijackedjournals.
#researchintegrity
papermills.tilda.ws/advent
#researchintegrity
papermills.tilda.ws/advent
December 6, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Happy Advent! Day 7. Every day a new case is created to highlight problems and inconsistencies in academic papers and scientific journals. Today's case about #hijackedjournals.
#researchintegrity
papermills.tilda.ws/advent
#researchintegrity
papermills.tilda.ws/advent
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Made a starter pack featuring PLOS Climate editors who are here on Bluesky! Give us a follow, and check out the journal 😊
plosclimate.org
plosclimate.org
November 27, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Made a starter pack featuring PLOS Climate editors who are here on Bluesky! Give us a follow, and check out the journal 😊
plosclimate.org
plosclimate.org
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🧪"A call for research to address the threat of paper mills"
5 key research questions needing resourcing & support
Proof: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
💙 @abalkina.bsky.social @image-integrity.bsky.social @saraheaton.bsky.social @nhwise.bsky.social, United2Act co-authors and members, COPE & STM
5 key research questions needing resourcing & support
Proof: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
💙 @abalkina.bsky.social @image-integrity.bsky.social @saraheaton.bsky.social @nhwise.bsky.social, United2Act co-authors and members, COPE & STM
A call for research to address the threat of paper mills
Research paper mills are covert organizations that provide low quality or fabricated manuscripts to paying clients. This Perspective, written by members of the United2Act Research Working Group, propo...
journals.plos.org
November 22, 2024 at 11:18 PM
🧪"A call for research to address the threat of paper mills"
5 key research questions needing resourcing & support
Proof: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
💙 @abalkina.bsky.social @image-integrity.bsky.social @saraheaton.bsky.social @nhwise.bsky.social, United2Act co-authors and members, COPE & STM
5 key research questions needing resourcing & support
Proof: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
💙 @abalkina.bsky.social @image-integrity.bsky.social @saraheaton.bsky.social @nhwise.bsky.social, United2Act co-authors and members, COPE & STM
Publication Integrity Week Day 5. Today’s topic is ethics approval.
There are different types of ethics approval, but the two that I encounter the most are human ethics approval and animal ethics approval. 🧵
There are different types of ethics approval, but the two that I encounter the most are human ethics approval and animal ethics approval. 🧵
November 22, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Publication Integrity Week Day 5. Today’s topic is ethics approval.
There are different types of ethics approval, but the two that I encounter the most are human ethics approval and animal ethics approval. 🧵
There are different types of ethics approval, but the two that I encounter the most are human ethics approval and animal ethics approval. 🧵
Publishing Integrity Week Day 4. Today, I will be talking about the publication ethics topic I am most passionate about: image integrity. 🧵
November 21, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Publishing Integrity Week Day 4. Today, I will be talking about the publication ethics topic I am most passionate about: image integrity. 🧵
Publishing integrity day 3. Today I will share more information about redundant publications, specifically two related topics: dual submission/publication and salami slicing. 🧵
November 20, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Publishing integrity day 3. Today I will share more information about redundant publications, specifically two related topics: dual submission/publication and salami slicing. 🧵
Publication Integrity Week day 2. Today's topic: Competing Interests.
Competing interests are often poorly defined and poorly understood, and different journals may have different policies and requirements for the declaration of competing interests.
Competing interests are often poorly defined and poorly understood, and different journals may have different policies and requirements for the declaration of competing interests.
November 19, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Publication Integrity Week day 2. Today's topic: Competing Interests.
Competing interests are often poorly defined and poorly understood, and different journals may have different policies and requirements for the declaration of competing interests.
Competing interests are often poorly defined and poorly understood, and different journals may have different policies and requirements for the declaration of competing interests.
Research integrity and pub-ethics investigations are different. The former investigates culpability, whereas the latter focusses on the reliability of the scholarly record. Swift corrective action is only possible if we decouple culpability from reliability when investigating pub-ethics concerns.
November 19, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Research integrity and pub-ethics investigations are different. The former investigates culpability, whereas the latter focusses on the reliability of the scholarly record. Swift corrective action is only possible if we decouple culpability from reliability when investigating pub-ethics concerns.