#academicresearch — Public Fediverse posts

Ars Technica: Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?. “The number of papers indexed in the databases Scopus and Web of Science, for example, has recently been increasing exponentially, at a rate of 5.6 percent per year. By one estimate, researchers around the globe are devoting a collective 15,000 years of work to peer review every year—work that, if paid, would cost $1.5 […]

The State Scientific And Technical Library Of Ukraine, and machine-translated from Ukrainian: MES opens interactive dashboard “Specialized publications of Ukraine”. “As part of the work of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to develop an open and transparent system of scientific professional publications, an interactive dashboard ‘Professional Publications of Ukraine’ was created. […]

The Scholarly Kitchen: From Hub to Hustle: The Scattered Social Landscape in Scholarly Comms. “In the most recent SSP Pulse Check, the community weighed in on the way social media is being used and trusted (or neither) in scholarly communications. The insights revealed a complex picture of a time that remains uncertain and very much still evolving. To build on this data, we looked at past […]

Daily Nous: New: Journal of Mathematical Philosophy. “It is now open to submissions in subject areas such as as formal epistemology, philosophical logic, philosophy of science, decision theory, philosophy of mathematics, formal metaphysics, philosophy of language, formal ethics, and philosophy of AI. Published by LMU Munich, the Journal of Mathematical Philosophy is a ‘diamond’ open-access […]

What if neurodivergent minds are not simply different ways of processing information, but different ways of knowing the world? 💜

New publication! 🎉 "Neurodivergent Embodiment in Posthuman Media: Towards a Soft Aesthetics of Cognition" in dialog explores neurodivergence, posthumanism, AI, embodied cognition, and proposes the concept of a "soft aesthetics of cognition."

📖 https://www.academia.edu/170297677/Neurodivergent_Embodiment_in_Posthuman_Media_Towards_A_Soft_Aesthetics_of_Cognition

#Neurodiversity #Posthumanism #AcademicResearch #Autism #MediaStudies #SoftAestheticsOfCognition

Daily Nous: Kant Studies Online: No Longer Online. “What happens to the articles published in an online-only journal when that journal not only ceases to publish, but ceases to exist? That question is raised by the case of Kant Studies Online, an online only, open-access philosophy journal that published articles between 2011 and 2016, the website of which is no longer accessible. The journal […]

🎓🚨 In a #groundbreaking revelation, an academic paper's emotional state hinges on your reading habits. 😂 Meanwhile, #PubMed politely suggests you adjust your browser settings, lest you miss out on its *glowingly dull* features. 💻✨
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30101594/ #academicresearch #readinghabits #browserissues #emotionalintelligence #HackerNews #ngated

I'm excited to share that our latest study, published in PLOS ONE, is now available!

In this research, we compare nonlinear regression models for analyzing transspinal evoked potential recruitment curves across different muscles. Our findings reveal muscle-dependent preferences and emphasize the reliability of specific models in parameters of physiological importance.

Check it out here: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317218

#neurophysiology #PLOSONE #academicresearch #neuroscience

The Register: DNA sequencers found running ancient BIOS, posing risk to clinical research . “Cybersecurity shop Eclypsium claims security issues affecting leading DNA sequencing devices could lead to disruptions in crucial clinical research. The iSeq 100, developed by manufacturer Illumina, was torn down and found to be running an insecure BIOS implementation that opened up the device to […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/01/09/the-register-dna-sequencers-found-running-ancient-bios-posing-risk-to-clinical-research/

The Broader Push to Rewrite #History.

Israel's assault on #Palestinian #heritage goes beyond fabricated #archaeological narratives—it’s a #systematic effort to erase history and consolidate control. Here are more key aspects of the campaign:

#Looting of #WestBank #Antiquities :

For decades, #Israel has #exploited the occupied territories' rich archaeological sites, #smuggling thousands of #artifacts to build its #colonial narrative. The new bill seeks to #institutionalize this #theft, granting #extremist officials unchecked authority over excavation and #HeritagePreservation in Palestinian areas.

The Role of the Israeli Antiquities Authority:

Under the guise of #AcademicResearch, the #IsraeliAntiquitiesAuthority frequently removes artifacts from the West Bank, exhibiting them in Israeli #museums without acknowledging their Palestinian origins. This process not only strips Palestinians of their #cultural history but also bolsters Israel’s claim to the land.

Settler-Led Excavations:

Settler organizations like #Elad are at the forefront of #illegal excavations, particularly in East #Jerusalem. These digs disrupt Palestinian neighborhoods, displace families, and create #tourist sites glorifying biblical narratives while erasing the #multicultural history of the region.

Linking Settlements to #BiblicalClaims:

Israeli settlement expansion is increasingly tied to archaeological claims. By declaring areas with supposed biblical significance, such as #Hebron or #Shiloh as part of #Jewish heritage, the #llegalOccupation justifies #annexation and denies Palestinians access to their land.

The International Fallout:

Despite warnings from Israeli #archaeologists and global institutions, the government continues its #unilateral moves. If the bill passes, Israel risks severe isolation, as #CulturalTheft violates international conventions, including #UNESCO protection of #CulturalHeritage during conflicts.

These moves are not just an assault on history—they are an extension of the colonial project, reshaping the narrative to legitimize an occupation that erases Palestinian identity. The stakes go beyond antiquities; they encompass the right of a people to their past, present, and future.

Full article by Alaa Al-Lami:
https://www.al-akhbar.com/Culture_People/387633

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