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Do recurring evaluations by research funders genuinely enhance research quality and societal impact, or do they merely create unnecessary administrative burdens?
Many research funders require periodic evaluations of projects to ensure accountability, monitor progress, and assess impact. While such evaluations can drive improvements in research design, transparency, and relevance, they can also consume significant time and resources. This raises the question of whether the benefits—such as higher-quality outputs and stronger societal contributions—outweigh the potential drawbacks, including administrative overload and reduced time for actual research.
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Assuming your role involves human health, how do you identify those medical practitioners of expertise when you suggest a consultant for your patient?
There is a difference in the skill of physicians to whom we entrust lives. This quotation has relevance to such a dilemma: "What do you call the medical student who graduates first in his class? —-"Doctor" "And what do you call the med student who graduates last in his class? — "Doctor" [Bell-shaped Curve 1.jpg]
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How can AI-enhanced modeling reshape climate-resilient water management in data-scarce regions over the next decade?
Water security is becoming one of the most critical challenges of our time, particularly in regions where hydrological data is scarce or unreliable. At the same time, artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing how we model environmental systems. The question is: Can these technologies bridge the data gap, improve decision-making, and help design sustainable, climate-resilient water management systems? We're looking for scientific insights, innovative use cases, and...
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Impact of Food Regulation on Chronic Disease
To what extent do you believe strict governmental regulation of food safety and marketing could reduce the incidence of chronic diseases in the population? - Up to 30% - Around 50% - Up to 70% - Minimal effect - It depends on cultural factors
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When the policy exists to share postprints freely on personal sites, why do researchers often refrain from doing so, and what incentives or constraints drive that hesitation?
There has been extensive discussion about the funding model for research publications. Large publishing houses do not fund research themselves; instead, they charge substantial subscription fees or open-access publishing fees. Keeping articles behind paywalls can impede open science and broad access to knowledge. Nevertheless, many publishers grant authors the right to share postprints of their papers immediately on their non-commercial personal blogs or websites. Despite this permission,...
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How do you interpret the rising rate of caesarean section in the world? Is it due to patient factors or medical reasons?
It is known that the rate of caesarean deliveries are rising globally. Many factors are contributing to its increase. It is partly by the influence of patients themselves opting for surgery, while others may be driven by medically indicated or un-indicated reasons.
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Why are ambitious, planet-critical research proposals, still hitting funding roadblocks, and what will it take to break down these barriers before it’s too late?
Why are we underfunding high-impact climate solutions despite escalating risks—and what funding models would actually move the needle?
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Why the residents/post-graduates in the Surgical branches are not given ample surgical and clinical exposure?
The MD/MS post graduates in the surgical field are not getting enough surgical exposure after completion of their MBBS. It's a matter of deep concern all over the globe.
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Why do qualified researchers from low- and middle-income countries often miss out on international roles despite meeting all requirements and how can they improve their chances?
I’m interested in understanding the hidden barriers and practical steps they can take to strengthen their applications
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What are the benefits of strong collaborations between academia and the industry?
It is said that lack of relevant relationships between the industry and academia impede industrial innovations, as a strong bond between both can revolutionise global economy. What is your take on this and what benefits can such relationship between both parties bring?
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