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Reproducibility is one of the fundamental pillars of scientific research.  However, it has become an increasing challenge: according to a survey published in Nature Portfolio, more than 70% of researchers have tried and failed to reproduce the experiments of other scientists, and more than half have been unable to replicate their own results, raising serious concerns about the validity and integrity of scientific data.🚨 https://lnkd.in/dsisuHCd The causes of this reproducibility crisis are multifaceted. Factors such as variability in experimental conditions, lack of standardization in methods, and reagent quality can influence the results obtained.  For example, small differences in reagent purity or environmental conditions can lead to divergent results, which can be frustrating for researchers seeking to confirm previous findings.🔍 At ChemoSapiens, S.L., we realize that the quality of the compounds used is crucial to achieving consistent and reliable results. That's why we are dedicated to offering products of high purity and clear specifications, ensuring that every researcher can conduct experiments with confidence that the materials they use are up to their expectations. Together, we can raise the standard of scientific research and contribute to a more robust and reliable field. 💪✨

The publication of flawed research indeed "misleads other researchers and undermines scientific integrity". Unfortunately, the annual number of retractions is growing by around 23% each year. Is it only a "publish or perish" problem? Ain't this question repeated like a mantra and used to excuse unethical or questionable practices? "Winner takes all" is at least as toxic to good science, encouraging you to cut corners to be the first. https://lnkd.in/es5fRFbm

From my point of view, there is one important conclusion from the story linked to this post. We need to consider quality of the science (quality of the study, experiments, results, their reproducibility… etc.) rather than the number of published research papers or “points” one can collect for them. Sometimes, the good research does not take a month, half a year, a year… it can take even a couple of years! Right now strategy “publish or perish” does not even consider that. I wish our Ministry of Higher Education (or maybe I should say not only ours but generally in whole world) will reconsider their approach to science evaluation. That’s my little wish this year :-)

Today, I received an email from ScholarGPS announcing that "Your strong publication record, the impact of your work, and the notable quality of your scholarly contributions have placed you in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide." My ranking is specificly interesting in the areas of "protein" and "whey protein". Although there are a few other ranking systems that assess scientists and scholars globally, but I find #ScholarGPS ranking intriguing. When you visit the ScholarGPS website, you can see comprehensive rankings of scientists based on both the quality and quantity of their work in various fields. This makes it an interesting and potentially valuable tool for gauging scholarly impact of yourself and colleagues. https://lnkd.in/gFjZJFvf

PhD Chronicles: A Journey of Intense Research and Discovery The past few months have been a whirlwind of laboratory hours, field studies, and deep dives into complex data analysis. It kept me away from the online world for a while, but I’m excited to share the progress. I’ve been engrossed in understanding the impact of dam activities on aquatic environments, particularly focusing on how they influence the chemistry of the ecosystem. From analyzing physicochemical parameters to detecting organic compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), it’s been a challenging yet rewarding experience. The good news is that the insights are starting to come together. I’m currently wrapping up several review papers on these findings, which I hope to share soon with the academic community. Grateful for the support from my mentor and colleague Senami Anko, and the inspiration from the environment itself. It’s amazing to see how chemistry can unlock such critical understanding of ecological health. #PhDLife #EnvironmentalChemistry #AquaticEcosystems #Research #PAH #PCB #PhysicochemicalAnalysis

Ever wondered about the multitiered way in which biology hoards information intracellularly ? Ever thought of the thermodynamic demons that stand sentinels to the information parsimony & density of biological systems? This review by me is written for undergraduates and graduate students to appreciate this complexity in its entirety by discussing the various macromolecules in the context of the information they encode. Here is the preprint for early view:

As my PhD thesis hits 7,000 reads, some words of wisdom to up and coming PhD students... 😎 I strongly suggest that you do not publish a complete thesis as a 'book', rather publish each section (i.e. chapter) as separate, individual scientific publications (more the norm now). For some bizarre reason full thesis publications are not recognized as 'citable' like papers, even though they are similarly peer reviewed and contain the same content 🤷♂️ Open to clarification from academic purists as there must be more to it :) ‘Remote sensing applications for the determination of yield, maturity and aflatoxin in Peanut ‘ https://lnkd.in/gi8KHGme Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC)

From bio-ontologies to academic lives: What studying biocuration can tell us about the conditions of academic work 2024-09-23 https://buff.ly/4eAGsMg SARAH R. DAVIES When I arrived at the Käte Hamburger Kolleg in February 2024, my plan was to study bio-ontologies: the systems that are used to categorise and organise biological … Continue reading "From bio-ontologies to academic lives: What studying biocuration can tell us about the conditions of academic work"

Eddy Covariance Book - The 2022 Edition by George Burba, Ph.D. ☑️ Title: Eddy Covariance Method for Scientific, Regulatory, and Commercial Applications. Proposal: "Advanced instruments, software, and methodology have made the eddy covariance method available for applications beyond micrometeorology and academic science. Applications of the method now include scientific research, industrial monitoring, production agriculture, environmental monitoring, carbon sequestration inventory for carbon credit verification and corporate sustainability, and emission regulations. This book, meant to complement textbooks and technical documents, is an accessible resource for those who wish to familiarize themselves with the method. Students, academic researchers, technicians, and non-academic professionals will gain foundational knowledge and learn practical applications relevant to their disciplines." Free Download the book in this link below: Link: https://lnkd.in/d7Ef8sSu

Honored to have my first first-author paper published in 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢. Our work, titled "A large-scale reaction dataset of mechanistic pathways of organic reactions" (https://lnkd.in/gJ6TpV9J) introduces 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, a novel method that automates the generation of chemically reasonable reaction mechanisms by combining data-driven approaches with expert knowledge. We hope that the dataset generated through this method, covering various reaction types, will become an invaluable resource for researchers working on reaction prediction and other areas within the chemical intelligence community. By contributing to the open science movement, we aim to support further advancements in the prediction and understanding of organic reactions. Looking forward to seeing how this work will inspire future research! #cheminformatics #reactiondataset #reactionprediction