Blocking scientific papers from research
Discussion
It's interesting that this story has come to light now.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8490291.stm
Many scientists have been saying this for a long time - that the whole area of peer reviewed research needs itself to completely overhauled. Until they start taking the names and research insitutes off papers andadd anonymity to the process the research cliques that inhibit the presentation of innovative research.
The 'peer reviewed' system we have at the moment is flawed and biased. It needs to be changed. It will be interesting to see if anything comes of this story.
I for one hope it's the first of many that leads to greter puplication of innivative work.
edit: was thinking too far ahead of myself here. Should be titled: blocking scientific papers from publication..
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8490291.stm
Many scientists have been saying this for a long time - that the whole area of peer reviewed research needs itself to completely overhauled. Until they start taking the names and research insitutes off papers andadd anonymity to the process the research cliques that inhibit the presentation of innovative research.
The 'peer reviewed' system we have at the moment is flawed and biased. It needs to be changed. It will be interesting to see if anything comes of this story.
I for one hope it's the first of many that leads to greter puplication of innivative work.
edit: was thinking too far ahead of myself here. Should be titled: blocking scientific papers from publication..
Edited by drivin_me_nuts on Tuesday 2nd February 10:46
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