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How to address global food inequity and inequality?
Global food inequity and inequality, which manifests in a situation whereby more than one (out of seven) billion people are hungry, while two billion people eat too much wrong food, can be addressed by: A. The development of accessible rural financial markets (productive credit and consumption credit). B. Adopting the appropriate development technological pathway option for food security (traditional agriculture, industrial agriculture or sustainable agriculture). C. Only...
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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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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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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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Does blocking NLRP3 and RIPK1/RIPK3 prevent both ferroptosis and necroptosis in radiation brain injury?
After cranial irradiation, can the neuroprotective effect of jointly inhibiting the inflammatory pathway and cell death pathway, while targeting the NLRP3 and RIPK1/RIPK3 pathways, have better neuroprotective effects than targeting one pathway alone?
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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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Are there easily available options for scientists in foreign countries if they don't find suitable job in home country.
It asks for different opinions from people from different countries.
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Is email response latency associated with perceived social status and stress hormone levels?
The idea is that taking a little more time to reply might suggest a higher status, showing confidence and calm, while quicker responses could indicate feeling pressured or stressed. This connection between digital behavior, social interactions, and our body's responses is quite fascinating.
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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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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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