I cannot read it and agree with claims that peer review “is broken” and does not work. Such claims are at best oversimplifying the problems and selectively excluding evidence.
Opinion
Why do a PhD?
Is doing a PhD worthwhile? Why do a PhD? These questions might appear simple, and yet they may have many answers depending on our goals and motivations. Here, I will share what I find worthwhile in pursuing a PhD, what motivated me almost 20 years ago to perform PhD research. I always thought of doctoral … Continue reading Why do a PhD?
Research fest
Let's promote good research: Share it in accessible and engaging ways. Put it in context and help your colleagues appreciate it. The more we can put substance ahead of hype, the more science and our colleagues benefit from our highlights.
My experience with elite journals
Over the last 15 years, my opinion about the significance of publishing in elite journals has evolved considerably. Below are some of main phases and the factors that have shaped my opinion: As a beginning PhD student, I took several classes based on discussing primary research papers. Many of these papers, especially in my biochemistry course, … Continue reading My experience with elite journals
Promoting (your) research
"I am a scientist focused on conducting research, not on promoting it." This thinking strongly resonated with me when I was a PhD student. If it resonates with you, read on to learn why and how you should promote (your) research. Common approaches to promoting your research include aiming to publish your papers in elite … Continue reading Promoting (your) research
Research success
We -- the research community -- can be much more successful if we invest more time and effort in what matters: Coming up with original new leads and helping each other grow as scientists and people. Happy and successful year to everybody!
The bigger picture
Publishing a paper in a top journal may be relatively unimportant.
When do you need single-cell analysis?
At HUPO, I have been repeatedly asked: "Why analyze single cells when you can identify more peptides in bulk samples?"
Missed citations
I am sorry for not referencing your paper, but it would have undermined the novelty of our work. You know how Nature editors think.
Inadvertent Support
Everyday, thousands of colleagues use social media to express surprise, dislike, or even outrage for the impact factor, for articles in luxury journals, against closed access, against Trump and so on and so forth. This voluminous response carries a powerful message about the influence and visibility of what is criticized; this response and its hyperlinks … Continue reading Inadvertent Support
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