Box 1. Future research.

摘要

Empirical research, especially social science research, can confirm good academic publishing practices and guide the future of scientific communication. We pose the questions below to structure that effort. Determine primary indicators of effective T&P review practices across institutions and higher-education sectors internationally. In order to identify successful models of T&P review, we need to understand which institutions rigorously engage in "best practices," such as conducting "thick reviews" of a candidate's dossier, limiting the number of publications that can be submitted in a dossier, or ignoring impact factors completely. Which rely too heavily on secondary indicators, such as impact factors?