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Based on a true story.

25 years old.

That's true!

All this for what?

We live into a fake world!

The more papers, the better! Keep publishing!

Science needs papers!

Your advisor needs papers!

Your university needs papers!

QUANTITY over quality!

It’s the only way to make your profile stand out.

The only way to make an impact.

The only way to impress everyone.

If you cannot become a printing machine, your postdoc is USELESS.

Maximize the number of papers.

Make others jealous.

Make them sweat.

Win the race!

p.s. Just don’t be surprised if your application for the faculty position is rejected because of ‘too many papers’.

Copied from Andrew Akbashev

You spend weeks crafting the perfect presentation, rehearsing your delivery in the mirror, and then BAM! Technical difficulties, surprise questions, or that one audience member who seems determined to derail your entire flow.

Here's a glimpse into the world of presentation planning vs. presentation reality, along with some tips to tackle those unexpected moments:

▶ Planned: A smooth intro, engaging content, and a killer closing statement.
▶ Reality: Your laptop decides to take a nap halfway through (cue frantic tech support dance).
▶ Tip: Always have a backup of your presentation on a USB drive and in the cloud.

▶ Planned: A thoughtful Q&A session where you confidently answer every question.
▶ Reality: You get hit with a curveball question that leaves you stumped.
▶ Tip: Be prepared for a few off-the-wall questions. Do your research and anticipate what might trip you up. If you're stuck, it's okay to admit you don't know the answer, but you'll be happy to find out.

▶ Planned: A polished and professional delivery.
▶ Reality: Your nerves get the best of you, and you start rambling (or worse, blackout).
▶ Tip: Practice, practice, practice! The more comfortable you are with your material, the less likely you are to fumble your words.

And hey, if all else fails, a good dose of humor can go a long way!

What are your best tips for handling unexpected situations during a presentation? Share your stories (and laughs) in the comments!

Credit: Andrew Akbashev

The Future of Journal Reviews.

As an associate editor for a few journals, I found that most researchers are only interested in publishing and will not accept reviews. The authors and researchers with a high publication record per year do not accept a single request for reviewing, maybe due to high load or administration or many other engagements. Young researchers or PhD students accept most reviews. The reviews are typically delayed by weeks compared to the actual deadline. On the other hand, the number of submissions is increasing yearly.

Now, how this situation can be handled is an important question.

Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper

…by one professor.

… in one year.

We publish so much in academia.

But it got A LOT harder to find interesting work.

Gems are buried under an avalanche.

10 years ago, when I had to find a study relevant to my question, it took < 1 hour.

Today, it takes hours. Sometimes days!

15 years ago, I was still receiving alerts from many journals in chemistry, physics and materials.

Today, it’s NOT possible to track fields. I unsubscribed from most journals.

❗ In business, hyper-competition shifts focus to short-term gains rather than long-term investments.

In science, huge competition results in a similar effect:

- Immediate funding (not science) becomes the goal

- Immediate visibility (not science) becomes the goal

- Immediate papers (not science) become the goal

📍 My point is:

1. Getting as many papers as possible is a strategy for wasting time, not doing science.

2. Top journals are just good billboards for your paper. A rejection from Nature journals does NOT mean your science is not great. It is just the opinion of an editor.

3. The famous quote by Carl Sagan “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known" is still true.

Keep searching into the unknown.

A paper should NOT be the goal in science.

It is only the by-product of this search.