When was Cureus Journal of Medical Science founded?
Cureus began as PeerEMed in 2009 and adopted its current name in December 2012. It was founded by John R. Adler of Stanford University and Alexander Muacevic of the University of Munich.
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What is the Scholarly Impact Quotient used by Cureus?
The Scholarly Impact Quotient, or SIQ, is a trademarked post-publication metric Cureus uses to assess how the research community receives a paper. Any reader can submit a review after a paper is published, but recognized experts' contributions carry more weight in the final score. Critics have raised concerns that the SIQ could be gamed by motivated groups.
Why was Cureus removed from Web of Science in 2025?
Clarivate, which manages the Web of Science database, removed Cureus from its Master Journal List in 2025, with the de-listing taking effect as of October 2025. According to Retraction Watch, the removal also means the journal will no longer receive an impact factor.
How many papers did Cureus retract in January 2024?
Cureus retracted 56 papers in January 2024. Retraction Watch had previously described the journal as having a controversial reputation, citing its large number of retractions as a primary cause.
Why did Cureus close its academic channels in November 2024?
Cureus closed six of its academic channels in November 2024 after having previously defended them. Numerous sources had associated those channels with research paper mills, which are operations that produce manuscripts for sale allowing researchers to claim authorship of work they did not write. The journal stated it maintains editorial control over all channel submissions.
Who are the founding editors-in-chief of Cureus journal?
The founding editors-in-chief of Cureus are John R. Adler, affiliated with Stanford University, and Alexander Muacevic, affiliated with the University of Munich.