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Dec 01 2025SCIENCE

The Numbers Game: Why Science Shouldn't Be All About the Score

Science is more than just numbers. Yet, many people judge the value of scientific work by a single figure: the impact factor. This number rates journals, but it doesn't tell the whole story. It's like judging a book by its cover. It's time to think critically about what really matters in science. A

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

The Science Game: Who Wins and Who Loses?

In the world of science, it's not just about the discovery—it's about who profits from it. Journals, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, often prioritize their own gains. Authors, who spend countless hours on research, face a harsh reality: they must pay to play. This comes in the form of artic

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