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Academia

The Cheating Epidemic: Publish or Perish Culture Ruins Scientific Integrity

Discover the disturbing truth about how the pressure to publish is leading to a rise in breach in scientific integrity and corrupting the scientific process.

by Edmond Sanganyado January 22, 2023January 29, 2023
scientific integrity
Academia

Should we be worried about plagiarism in peer review?

I am a mid-career researcher, I need to keep a consistent publishing record to get funding. And these two things sadly can make or...

by Edmond Sanganyado January 22, 2023January 29, 2023
Peer review and honesty in science publishing
Academia

I published in a predatory journal; this is what I learned

Like thousands of young African researchers, I am a victim of a predatory journal. I published my first research paper in a predatory journal....

by Edmond Sanganyado January 21, 2023
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Academia

Just say NO to pointless peer review requests

Saying no to weird and unwanted peer review requests should be easy. Why spend 5 unpaid hours on a review for an article you will end up paying for.

by Edmond Sanganyado January 21, 2023January 29, 2023
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