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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

They also wanted to discover whether claims made in the news differ depending on the reputability of the publication, and also between peer-reviewed journals and their less rigorous peers. It’s easy to get frustrated with uncertainty,” they conclude.

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The Under-Representation Of Women As First Authors

The Horizons Tracker

The representation of female authors on syllabi was lower than representation of females as authors in the peer-reviewed literature or in the workforce. ” To aid faculty in identifying readings by underrepresented groups more easily, the authors recommend the development of reading collections that faculty can draw from.

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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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Review of From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

The Practical Leader

He began his career as a highly acclaimed classical French hornist, then earned a PhD in public policy, which led to becoming an analyst for the Rand Corporation, moving on to full professorship at Syracuse University (where he published 60 peer-reviewed articles and several books), and president of a Washington, DC-based think tank for 10 years.

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What Is The Future Of Ageing Populations?

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The report revolves around 22 peer-reviewed evidence reviews and expert meetings that aimed to debate everything from health and care to housing. A new report from the UK’s Government Office for Science adds its considerable expertise to the debate. “As the population ages, so will the UK workforce.

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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. Dorie Clark.