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Requesting raw data from previously published research

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Is it normal to feel a bit unmotivated at the start of PhD programme for not getting the exact topic of interest for my PhD?

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A professor commented that my research is too simple as compared to my colleagues. What does that mean about my future prospects?

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PhD situation, is there hope?

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PhD Application in Mechanical Engineering Research in Computer Graphics

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When a work on machine learning has enough material to be publishable?

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Have made several mistakes during the course of my PhD. Can't help but feel resentment. Can I get some advice about how to move forward?

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How did researchers find articles before the Internet and the computer era?

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Is there such a thing like “18-months/half-time syndrome”?

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Neglected many aspects of knowledge during my PhD research. What's the best strategy to learn and be comfortable in it?

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First author added random co-authors to our paper without informing me (second author)

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Is it acceptable practice to make the source code of a re-implemented paper available online

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Research dependent on future discovery?

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Is a good PhD student/researcher expected to spend some part of thier day/week regularly reading new research papers/pre-prints?

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