Electrifying Classic Cars
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Practical Guide to Sustainable Research Data
Science Europe is developing a tool for research funding and performing organisations to evaluate their current status and optimise their progress towards sustainable data sharing, according to their strategic priorities.
Just Because Your Early Career Was Hell Doesn't Mean Others' Has to Be
Just Because Your Early Career Was Hell Doesn't Mean Others' Has to Be
The responsibility for better culture lies with the workplace itself. Reporting on burnout and the future of work, this article explores lasting shifts in workplace culture.
Why Misinformation Is About Who You Trust, Not What You Think
I can't see them. Therefore they're not real." From which century was this quote drawn? Not a medieval one. The utterance emerged in February 2019 from Fox & Friends presenter Pete Hegseth, who was referring to … germs.
Coronavirus Variants Get Greek Names - but Will Scientists Use Them?
From Alpha to Omega, the labelling system aims to avoid confusion and stigmatization.
A Time Capsule for Future Social Researchers
We ask prominent scholars to select a visual artifact of this time that will help future researchers understand the Covid-19 crisis.
Science Ministers Commit to Improving Research Careers in Europe
EU research ministers on Friday committed to enhance the attractiveness of research careers and improve brain circulation in Europe, and are calling on member states and the European Commission to take a common approach. That will include setting up an EU system to track mobility of talent, assess working conditions and promote gender and intergenerational equality.
'Black Fungus' is Creating a Whole Other Health Emergency for Covid-stricken India
'Black Fungus' is Creating a Whole Other Health Emergency for Covid-stricken India
Rates of mucormycosis were high even before the pandemic, and now the country is running out of antifungal drugs, say global expert Prof Arunaloke Chakrabarti and infectious diseases doctor Ilan Schwartz
Biomedical Research Falls Short at Factoring in Sex and Gender
Despite policies that endorse more inclusiveness, incentives work against including female subjects in experiments.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Biomedical Applications with the Appropriate Regulation of Data
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Biomedical Applications with the Appropriate Regulation of Data
The risks associated with poor medical database management are ever heightened in today's global pandemic, as the world struggles with control over COVID-19.
Gender Disparity in Research Productivity Across Departments in the Faculty of Medicine: a Bibliometric Analysis
Gender Disparity in Research Productivity Across Departments in the Faculty of Medicine: a Bibliometric Analysis
Women's contributions to the medical field have increased substantially over the past 4 decades but women remain underrepresented. Since research productivity is an important criterion for promotion, it was essential to assess the gender differences within the faculty of medicine and across departments. We conducted a bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database between 2009 and 2018 at the American University of Beirut (N = 324, 93 women, 231 men). Women comprised 29% of the faculty. The rank of Professor was held by 34% of men and 18% of women (p < 0.0001). Mean number of publications was 30.12 for males compared to 20.77 for females (p = 0.007). Men were more often last authors (p < 0.0001) and corresponding authors (p < 0.01). In the MD subcategory (N = 282), the gender difference in number of publications, H-index, and total citations was not significant. Women MDs were underrepresented as last authors (p < 0.0001). Among PhD faculty (N = 42), males had greater H-Indices (p = 0.02) and were more often last and corresponding authors. After adjusting for the year of appointment: the gender differences in corresponding and last authorship lost statistical significance among MDs but not among PhDs where it became more pronounced. In conclusion, women in the faculty of medicine were underrepresented in most departments, senior ranks and senior research authorships; H-indices generally did not differ, which was partially explained by the later year of appointment among females. In a developing country, greater family responsibilities especially early in their careers, may put women at a disadvantage in research productivity.
The Matthew Effect Impacts Science and Academic Publishing by Preferentially Amplifying Citations, Metrics and Status
The Matthew Effect Impacts Science and Academic Publishing by Preferentially Amplifying Citations, Metrics and Status
The Matthew Effect, which breeds success from success, may rely on standing on the shoulders of others, citation bias, or the efforts of a collaborative network. Prestige is driven by resource, which in turn feeds prestige, amplifying advantage and rewards, and ultimately skewing recognition.
Scientific Image Sleuth Faces Legal Action for Criticizing Research Papers
Scientific Image Sleuth Faces Legal Action for Criticizing Research Papers
Researchers say the complaint filed against Elisabeth Bik could have a 'chilling effect' on scholarly criticism.
Hundreds of Gibberish Papers Still Lurk in the Scientific Literature
Hundreds of Gibberish Papers Still Lurk in the Scientific Literature
The nonsensical computer-generated articles, spotted years after the problem was first seen, could lead to a wave of retractions.
Toward a Sustainable Model of Scientific Publishing
We need a sustainable model of scientific publishing that is beneficial to scientists, universities, and the public.
Open Science in Spain: Towards a Coordinated Strategy
Spain needs to set out a wider and clear OS strategy and take decisive, coordinated actions that build upon and improve existing structures to bring itself back to the forefront of OS.
Towards Inclusive Funding Practices for Early Career Researchers
Towards Inclusive Funding Practices for Early Career Researchers
Implementing changes to promote a fairer distribution of funding is necessary to improve career prospects and to drive excellence in scientific research.
'Keep Your Options Open': Postdocs Offer Advice on Academic-research Careers
'Keep Your Options Open': Postdocs Offer Advice on Academic-research Careers
Nearly 1,000 respondents to a US survey urge careful thought about future professional pathways.
Open Access Uptake in Germany 2010-2018: Adoption in a Diverse Research Landscape
Open Access Uptake in Germany 2010-2018: Adoption in a Diverse Research Landscape
This study investigates the development of open access (OA) to journal articles from authors affiliated with German universities and non-university research institutions in the period 2010-2018 and can serve as a baseline to assess the impact recent transformative agreements with major publishers will likely have on scholarly communication.
Frosty Reception for Algorithm That Predicts Research Papers' Impact
A mathematical model designed to forecast the success of biotechnology papers has drawn criticism from researchers.
How COVID-19 Has Stomped on Scientists' Travel Plans
It could take years to reveal the true impact of closed borders, cancelled travel plans and vaccine delays.
Protect Precious Scientific Collaboration from Geopolitics
Rivalry between China and other countries could diminish global scientific collaboration - just when it is most needed.
Research Reveals Why Some Find the Sound of Others Eating So Irritating
Scans show some brains have a stronger link between the part that processes sound and that which controls the mouth and throat
Airships for City Hops Could Cut Flying's CO2 Emissions by 90%
Bedford-based blimp maker unveils routes it hopes to serve by 2025 cutting carbon footprint of flying by 90%
Stories, Statistics, and Authenticity in Health Communications
Stories, Statistics, and Authenticity in Health Communications
As the pandemic worsened in the United Kingdom during spring 2020, political disputes turned in a strange direction. The UK government started to claim that the UK’s Covid-19 statistics could not be compared with any other country.
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