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To assure a sustainable scholarly publishing system, should reviewers receive financial compensation for their labor, considering the significant profits publishers receive from APC and subscriptions?
I have noticed an increasing number of scholars who do not want to peer review. Publishers make money from article processing charges (APCs) and subscription fees, and although the reviewers are often authors as well, they have not been paid for their time and expertise. They have supported the system for a long time on a voluntary basis, but this is becoming impossible. APCs should either be reduced to basic handling fees or reviewers should receive some compensation for their time and...
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In an age where the scientific community is often seen as a guarantor and where short-termist policies are the norm, is there still a place for independent research ?
Calls for projects are becoming increasingly time-consuming, with researchers facing intense competition for funding, which is monopolising ancillary services, consultants and even lobbyists. Budgets allocated to research are determined by priorities that vary according to political choices, the coherence of which can legitimately be questioned. All too often, announced policies reflect subjective choices based on unfounded presuppositions, or even deny established scientific facts....
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Are We Really Listening to What Our Planet is Telling Us? Did you know that the environmental changes happening RIGHT NOW are breaking all records?
Are We Really Listening to What Our Planet is Telling Us? Did you know that the environmental changes happening RIGHT NOW are breaking all records?
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For a change in the peer-reveiwing as an urgent need?
With an increasing number of Journal and other publication, the review by peer started to be difficult and very often nonqualified reviewers are solicited. Very often now the Journal send us a list that ressemble the directory a. This is a problem since many of the persons listed here do not have even a record over 10 and there are supposed to review works they don't know, and they are not qualified. I would like to start a huge discussion that can be sent to the main Journal to change the...
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In what way is fluence-dependent photobiomodulation at 660 nm modulating mitochondrial-driven motility and acrosomal membrane stability in human spermatozoa, and can a simulation-based model incorpora
This question integrates: Biophysical mechanisms (mitochondrial activity, acrosomal membrane) Photobiomodulation parameters (fluence, wavelength) Computational modeling (simulation-based, biological noise) Clinical translation (fertility optimization
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When turning at intersections, how difficult do you find it to detect pedestrians on the crosswalk? And how helpful do you think visual or sound warnings (like lights or beeps) would be?
Turning at intersections presents a common challenge for drivers, especially when pedestrians are crossing from the left or right side. Detecting pedestrians in these situations can be difficult due to blind spots, A-pillar obstruction, distractions, and poor visibility (e.g., nighttime, fog, or busy environments). To enhance safety, researchers and manufacturers are exploring pedestrian warning systems that use visual (e.g., LED lights) and auditory (e.g., beep sounds) alerts to help drivers...
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How do you justify (or would you justify) a new research study to ensure it doesn’t unnecessarily duplicate previous work or repeat past methodological mistakes?
I’m currently working on a PhD thesis focused on Evidence-Based Research (EBR), particularly on how researchers use (or fail to use) prior evidence (similar studies), to justify and design new research. I’d love to hear real-world experiences, whether from preparing research proposals or evaluating them. Do you use any structured or unstructured method to be aware of all relevant prior research? How do you support your judgments (e.g., demonstrating that no prior studies exist, or that...
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Which impact has Bempedoic Acid on atherosclrosis plaque stability ?
Mechanism of action
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when is a PhD worth it?
Is it still viable to go into research? are there still funding streams?
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Open access. Is it a good idea or it can create serious problems?
The following problems: 1) for those who have no possibility to pay and 2) priority for those who can pay the fee.
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