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Study Finds No Publishing Bias Against Novel Research

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The researchers analyzed peer-reviewed data from nearly 50 journals in the physical and life science fields and found that evaluators didn’t show any noticeable bias against novelty, as has long been the fear. They found no evidence that this bias exists either.

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Protecting Yourself Against Fraudulent Recruiters & Hiring Scams

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Consult Your Network: Peer Reviews and Recommendations Your professional network and platforms, such as LinkedIn, can be a powerful resource for vetting potential search firms. Similarly, scrutinize the job descriptions provided. Referrals are often the cornerstone of a reputable executive search firm’s business model.

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How Scientific Communication Can Spread Misinformation

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It is not without costs, however, as the peer-review process is usually removed in the rush to print. While peer review doesn’t guarantee rigor, it is an invaluable safety valve to ensure robust results enter the public domain. This has obviously been beneficial during the pandemic as time has been of the essence.

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Is It Time For A Peer-Reviewed Bonus System?

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Incentive compensation systems often seem just as likely to disappoint employees as to motivate them.

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Why Should a Hybrid Employee Come to the Office?

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And peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and worse job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health. Given that data, […] The post Why Should a Hybrid Employee Come to the Office?

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Is An Academic Life A 9-5 Life?

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The researcher trawled through nearly 50,000 manuscripts and 76,000 peer review online submissions to both the BMJ and BMJ Open journals to assess whether the submissions were made outside of traditional working hours. Where does the academic world sit on this spectrum?

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Academic Reputation Matters When It Comes To Getting Published

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They hope that their work might trigger some changes in the peer review process so that it’s fairer. “As scientists, we are constantly working to improve our methods and processes. This is why the results of our current study have attracted a great deal of interest, particularly in the academic world.