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Examples of successful push-backs against DEI (diversity, etc.) initiatives in academia?

Why can't we just use platforms such as arXiv for proper peer-reviewed publishing?

Should I point out a flaw in a paper, which will likely result in withdrawal and resubmission, before I start to write the review?

Was my student being disrespectful by using shouting language in her email to me?

Is it ethical to ask students to proofread a textbook?

How should I respond to a worrying email from an ex student?

Tips for being the first graduate student of a PI?

Found a severe error in a conference paper after presentation but before the proceedings

Seemingly-irrelevant papers, all with author in common, suggested by reviewer

Reporting data dredging in a study

Am I required to hand out private encryption key to head of institute?

What is a Brown Bag Seminar?

Is publishing runnable code instead of pseudo code shunned?

Am I being exploited by my supervisor?

What to do when the professor does not stand up to cheating? [closed]

Is it worth delving deep outside my field to revise a paper?

Advisor asked for my entire slide presentation so she could give the presentation at an international conference

Is there any problem with students seeing faculty naked in university gym?

Writing a letter of recommendation for a mediocre student

My research paper filed as a patent in China by my Chinese supervisor without me as inventor

How to find out the average duration of the peer-review process for a given journal?

How to say no to more work as a PhD student so I can graduate

Could citing a database like libgen get one into trouble?

Sharing referee/AE report online to point out a grievous error in refereeing

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Why don't I see publications criticising other publications?