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What is the most important part of a scientific article? Let's approach this seriously! Part 2
I have read all the responses to my question, and I find that, except for one, they are largely absurd. There is talk of methodology and results, but as the famous saying goes, “There are lies, big lies, and statistics.” Many articles submitted for publication manipulate data that is either highly misleading or not original at all. I’m unsure if this will be approved on Scipion. What is the most important part of a scientific article? Let’s approach this seriously! I am not at all surprised...
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What is the current evidence for GLP1 receptor agonists as disease modifying agents in multiple sclerosis, beyond metabolic and weight effects?
I am conducting a PROSPERO registered systematic review and meta analysis on GLP-1 receptor agonists in multiple sclerosis (CRD420261385854). I am seeking expert perspectives on whether current preclinical and clinical evidence supports a disease modifying mechanism or whether observed benefits are secondary to metabolic and weight improvements.
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Why is there a need for Research and Publication Ethics to be taught at Undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels?
The question concerns the importance of teaching research and publication ethics at different educational levels. Integrating research and publication ethics into education fosters responsible, trustworthy research practices and contributes to the overall advancement of knowledge. You are most welcome to share any specific areas you’d like to explore further and your thoughts about them.
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What are the most reliable surrogate markers for early diabetic nephropathy progression in primary care settings without access to advanced biomarker panels?
I am an internal medicine physician conducting primary care based research on diabetic nephropathy in Pakistan. In our setting, advanced biomarkers such as KIM-1, NGAL and cystatin C are unavailable. I am seeking expert consensus on which routinely available markers including urine ACR, eGFR trajectory, blood pressure patterns, and HbA1c best predict early CKD progression in T2DM patients in resource limited environment.
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52 Answers 9 Votes
What are the biggest challenges facing your field of research?
1. Lack of funding 2. Difficulty in replicating studies 3. Difficulty in recruiting participants 4. Difficulty in obtaining necessary resources and equipment
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When it comes to "review" publications, which author is considered more important: the first or the last?
If you decide to be the first author of a review article, and the remaining contributors have equal involvement, how should the last author be chosen? Or in other words, how can you indicate in the manuscript that the last-listed author contributed equally and is not being positioned as the senior author?
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What is the most important part of a scientific article? Let's approach this seriously!
I read a question asking what is the most important part of a scientific article. As far as I can see, we have all gone crazy. The most significant part of a scientific article is… simply ALL OF IT. By the way, nobody has commented on the REFERENCES. Or is a copy-paste enough?
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How do you think government funding for scientific research should be allocated?
1. Based on the potential impact on society 2. Based on the track record of the research team 3. Based on the likelihood of commercialization 4. Based on a peer-review process
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Should Impact Factor be the standard for judging how sound a journal is?
Impact Factor is about citations and not necessarily quality
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Should a big research (e.g., PhD) be published as one comprehensive high-impact paper or several smaller, faster publications?
Should a big study perhaps a PhD student’s research be published as one comprehensive, high-impact paper or split into several smaller, focused publications? A single major paper can offer a cohesive, in-depth contribution with broader impact, but may delay dissemination. Multiple smaller papers can communicate findings more quickly and stimulate ongoing research, yet may lack the unified context of a larger work. What choice is the best - having a comprehensive paper in high impact journals...
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