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Episode 49: Scientific publishing

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Publish or Perish: The Pressure of Academic Metrics

This chapter delves into the competitive landscape of scientific publishing, where the mantra 'publish or perish' drives academics to focus on quantity over quality. It discusses the implications of citation metrics like the H index and the emergence of predatory journals, emphasizing the tension between career advancement and genuine scientific progress.

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