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The Overproduction of Truth - Passion, Competition, and Integrity in Modern Science (Hardcover)
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The Overproduction of Truth - Passion, Competition, and Integrity in Modern Science (Hardcover)
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The way science is done has changed radically in recent years.
Scientific research and institutions, which have long been
characterized by passion, dedication and reliability, have
increasingly less capacity for more ethical pursuits, and are
pressed by hard market laws. From the vocation of a few, science
has become the profession of many - possibly too many. These trends
come with consequences and risks, such as the rise in fraud,
plagiarism, and in particular the sheer volume of scientific
publications, often of little relevance. The solution? A slow
approach with more emphasis on quality rather than quantity that
will help us to rediscover the essential role of the responsible
scientist. This work is a critical review and assessment of
present-day policies and behavior in scientific production and
publication. It touches on the tumultuous growth of scientific
journals, in parallel with the growth of self-declared scientists
over the world. The author's own reflections and experiences help
us to understand the mechanisms of contemporary science. Along with
personal reminiscences of times past, the author investigates the
loopholes and hoaxes of pretend journals and nonexistent
congresses, so common today in the scientific arena. The book also
discusses the problems of bibliometric indices, which have resulted
in large part from the above distortions of scientific life.
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