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Does AI And Automation Do More Harm Than Good?

The Horizons Tracker

It usually involves things like growing meat in a lab, discovering new drugs, and finding innovative ways of producing fertilizers. Evaluation of scientific work is frequently based on outcomes such as grants and peer-reviewed publications. They also heavily use machine learning in the analysis of large-scale experiments.

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Researchers More Likely To Downplay Than Exaggerate Findings

The Horizons Tracker

As a variety of alternative metrics have grown in importance in the academic world, there has been a sense that researchers might be motivated to exaggerate their findings in an attempt to garner more citations, references, and coverage in the media. It’s easy to get frustrated with uncertainty,” they conclude.

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Creating an Effective Peer Review System

Harvard Business Review

Many people think real-time peer reviews will be a key piece of the puzzle. But how do you create, maintain and support a successful real-time peer review program to make sure it delivers on its potential? Another company might choose to emphasize fiscal responsibility, collaboration, or innovation.

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When You Have to Carry Out a Decision You Disagree With

Harvard Business Review

This is what I did early in my academic career when I received peer review comments on a paper I’d submitted for publication. Without fail, there would be at least one reviewer who hated the paper. Second, the reservations you have about the decision can strengthen the plans you develop with your team.

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Make Your Knowledge Workers More Productive

Harvard Business Review

Marissa Mayer, Yahoo''s CEO, ended the company''s work-from-home policy to foster a more collaborative, innovative environment. Possibly the biggest impact is the ease in which an employee can summon support and the increased motivation that results in getting back to doing what is interesting and impactful work. Lead by example.