Mark Walport
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Sir Mark Walport is a prominent British scientist and former government chief scientist, currently serving as the chair of the Royal Society’s publishing board. He is known for his advocacy for reform in scientific publishing practices to prioritize quality over quantity, highlighting the challenges faced by the academic community in the rapidly evolving landscape of research.
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Sir Mark Walport, the former government chief scientist and chair of the Royal Society’s publishing board, said nearly every aspect of scientific publishing was being transformed by technology.
Quality of scientific papers questioned as academics ‘overwhelmed’ by the millions published | Peer review and scientific publishingThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-07-13
United Kingdom· 2025-07-13
