#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. […]

Cornell Chronicle: Digital research repository arXiv to start new chapter as nonprofit. “When [Professor Paul] Ginsparg returned to Cornell as a professor in 2001, he brought the online research repository arXiv with him. And for 25 years it has remained at Cornell, where it has grown into a global clearinghouse for millions of research papers, accessible to anyone with an internet connection. […]

Research papers play a crucial role in advancing knowledge by providing evidence-based insights and scientific validation.

Explore how research contributions in Ayurveda and holistic health are documented and shared: https://medium.com/@patanjaliwebsites/importance-of-research-papers-in-advancing-knowledge-and-academic-understanding-597f36fae1ef

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Taking place next June in Singapore: FORCE2026. “Join us for FORCE2026, where researchers, publishers, librarians, developers, funders, and other stakeholders come together to discuss challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of scholarly communication. Building on the success of previous FORCE11 conferences, the 2026 edition will focus on fostering collaboration and inclusive […]

📰 This week at #SIC: Prof. Dr. Sven Apel, Chair of Software Engineering, and Dr. Marvin Wyrich, software engineering researcher at Saarland University, highlight the importance of science communication in November’s CACM issue!

📰 Read: https://sic.link/silentscientist
📺 Watch: https://youtu.be/85Q3gTx_MUs

#SoftwareEngineering #ScienceCommunications #AcademicResearch #SoftwareResearch #ResearchCommunity #SaarlandInformaticsCampus #STEM #SoftwareDevelopment #SIC #SaarlandUniversity #UdS

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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#Journals | #Security&Safety
📢#CallForPapers

Special Issue on “Security and Safety of Data in Cloud Computing” #openaccess
Guest editors from #UniversityofChineseAcademyofSciences #MichiganStateUniversity and #CISPA #CISPAHelmholtzCenterforInformationSecurity

📅 Submission deadline – 30 October 2024
Read More➡️ https://bit.ly/4f8toPv

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#DigitalTransformation
#DataSecurity
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#Journals | Security and Safety
#CallForPapers

Special Issue on “Security and Safety of Data in Cloud Computing” #openaccess
Guest editors from #UniversityofChineseAcademyofSciences #MichiganStateUniversity and #CISPA #CISPAHelmholtzCenterforInformationSecurity

📅 Submission deadline – 30 October 2024
Read More➡️ https://sands.edpsciences.org/news/321-security-and-safety-of-data-in-cloud-computing-call-for-papers

#AcademicResearch #EDPSciences
#DigitalTransformation
#DataSecurity

Free-range hens that come out of their shells early lay better, study finds A study into free-range chicken egg production shows hens that roam more are better layers. https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-05-23/active-free-range-chickens-better-egg-producers-research-shows/12274800 #PoultryandEggProduction #WomenInAgriculture #AcademicResearch #RuralWomen #Rural