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Can we fix the reproducibility crisis that is plaguing science?

Lack of reproducibility is one of the biggest challenges facing science. In this opinion piece, Ira Krull discusses his views on whether there is a way to rectify this…
Can we fix the reproducibility crisis that is plaguing science?

What are the most worrying problems facing modern research?

It a general assumption that fraud and plagiarism are some of the most concerning problems facing modern research, but are there more detrimental problems plaguing…
What are the most worrying problems facing modern research?

Brazilian academics worry about more funding cuts proposed by new government

Brazil's new government headed by President Michel Temer is attempting to pass a constitutional amendment that would hit science funding hard. The Brazilian science…
Brazilian academics worry about more funding cuts proposed by new government

What does Donald Trump's victory mean for science?

The election of the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as the President of the United States has sparked strong reactions among academics. How would science…
What does Donald Trump's victory mean for science?

The challenges and needs of early career professionals: An overview of SSP's survey

Early career professionals face various challenges while trying to carve a successful career path for themselves. To understand their requirements and problems and help…
The challenges and needs of early career professionals: An overview of SSP's survey

Is being a peer reviewer a kind of recognition in itself?

Discussions about peer review usually revolve around incentivizing peer review, acknowledging reviewers, and making their contribution count. But isn’t being a peer…
Is being a peer reviewer a kind of recognition in itself?
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Challenges faced by early-career researchers in Jordan in relation to bad publication practices

Early career researchers face countless challenges as they push their way through the academic publishing world. Most of these issues are experienced by many but are…
Challenges faced by early-career researchers in Jordan in relation to bad publication practices

Should research misconduct be considered a criminal offence?

Typically, after researchers are accused of misconduct, the institutions they are affiliated with conduct further investigations. Instances where misconduct leads to…
Should research misconduct be considered a criminal offence?

Chasing the impact factor: Is it worth the hassle?

The impact factor has for a long time been a measure of journal prestige. Most authors wish to publish their papers in the so called high impact journals, even though it…
Chasing the impact factor: Is it worth the hassle?
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"Gotcha reviewing": Do journals err on the side of rejection rather than acceptance?

Journal rejection is considered a natural part of the publication process. However, top-tier journals are more inclined toward rejecting a paper than accepting it, which…