Further elaborating on the topic of the paper deluge referenced earlier, link above, it is worth exploring a recent publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA. In this study, researchers examined a staggering 1.8 billion citations across 90 million papers spanning 241 subjects. Contrary to expectations, the sheer volume of papers does not foster the evolution of central ideas within a field. Instead, it leads to the entrenchment of established concepts, resulting in a form of intellectual stagnation: "Examining 1.8 billion citations among 90 million papers across 241 subjects, we find a deluge of papers does not lead to turnover of central ideas in a field, but rather to ossification of canon..." https://www.pnas.org/content/118/41/e2021636118
The findings shed light on the pressing issue of the proliferation of academic publications, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions. Perhaps now, the radical proposal put forth by a Professor at University College to address the publication deluge, including concerns regarding the proliferation of paper mills and the emergence of consortia's influence, holds greater significance https://pacheco-torgal.blogspot.com/2019/12/university-college-londona-radical.html
