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gowers.wordpress.com
There is widespread (even if not universal) agreement that something is deeply wrong with the current system of academic publishing. The basic point, which has been made innumerable times by innumerable people, is that the really hard parts -- the writing of papers, and the peer review and selection of the ones to publish --... |
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www.socialsciencespace.com
Hoax papers, whether meant as a corrective demonstration or for more malign purposes, are a high-profile issue in academic publishing. But Achilleas Kostoulas argues that something more pernicious derived from a 'culture of accountability' is dogging the industry. |
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knowledgepraxis.academia.sg
[AI summary] The text reflects on the author's experiences as an academic engaging in public sociology, particularly in Singapore. It discusses the challenges of navigating political pressures, the importance of public engagement, and the role of scholars in addressing societal issues. The author shares personal anecdotes about their work, including the impact of their book 'This Is What Inequality Looks Like' and interactions with government entities. The piece also touches on the broader implications of academic work in a politically charged environment, emphasizing the need for collective knowledge production and the ethical responsibilities of scholars. |
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science2017.globalchange.gov
This report is an authoritative assessment of the science of climate change, with a focus on the United States. It represents the first of two volumes of the Fourth National Climate Assessment, mandated by the Global Change Research Act of 1990. |
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