Research papers in peer-reviewed academic journals are at the heart of academic integrity. New ideas and discoveries are vetted and checked by experts in the field as the boundaries of scientific knowledge are pushed forward. However, in recent years, there has been a rise in predatory journals, publications that exploit this model but skip the rigorous peer-review process entirely.
    • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 month ago

      I wonder what the woman is looking at to the left of the monitor.

      Btw:

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      • skrlet13@feddit.clEnglish
        21·
        1 month ago

        They should apply the same principles for their images. Hire artists, photographers, designers… They rely on income too

        • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
          21·
          1 month ago

          True. Either that, or, if too expensive, just don’t include an image. I really, really don’t need an image for every article. Especially if it’s slop that doesn’t bring anything interesting to the table.