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Could the significantly increase in childhood diseases be associated with drug abuse and government (CDC) mandates for over-vaccination of public with pathogen-specific vaccines?
Overview of data on American health status (young and old) and the tremendous cost of healthcare (sick care, drug-dependency and hospitalization) provides compelling evidence that in the twentieth century nearly all classic disease categories (congenital, inherited, neonatal, or induced) that occurred at the rates of 2 to 5 % in the last century, shifted to increase induced diseases (at rates as high as 50 % or more), according to official reports by governmental agencies and private...
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What are some obstacles you faced when trying to explain your research? What are your solutions?
Each of us has our own expertise, and there can be knowledge barriers for others outside of our expertise/industry to understand our research. This can hinder collaborations. What's your experiences and do you find ways to overcome it?
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As an editor for peer-reviewed journal, what would you consider appropriate in making a decision to accept a peer-reviewer's report?
When evaluating a peer-reviewed study on surface water resources used for a commercial water operation, it is expected that the reviewer will thoroughly assess the methodology, including water sampling procedures and data analysis. In addition, the reviewer should identify potential oversights and suggest necessary improvements or alternative methods. However, when an expert reviewer raises concerns, and the authors respond with contrary submissions supported by well-detailed references, how...
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What are the most promising areas of research for the next 5 years?
1. Artificial intelligence and machine learning 2. Genetics and personalized medicine 3. Climate change and environmental science 4. Neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces
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What does evidence mean in a world where cause and effect are often hidden – and how can we become better at interpreting what we observe?
In an increasingly complex world, many of the relationships we study are shaped by systems with multiple layers of influence that change over time. Rarely are causes straightforward.
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To assure a sustainable scholarly publishing system, should reviewers receive financial compensation for their labor, considering the significant profits publishers receive from APC and subscriptions?
I have noticed an increasing number of scholars who do not want to peer review. Publishers make money from article processing charges (APCs) and subscription fees, and although the reviewers are often authors as well, they have not been paid for their time and expertise. They have supported the system for a long time on a voluntary basis, but this is becoming impossible. APCs should either be reduced to basic handling fees or reviewers should receive some compensation for their time and...
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In an age where the scientific community is often seen as a guarantor and where short-termist policies are the norm, is there still a place for independent research ?
Calls for projects are becoming increasingly time-consuming, with researchers facing intense competition for funding, which is monopolising ancillary services, consultants and even lobbyists. Budgets allocated to research are determined by priorities that vary according to political choices, the coherence of which can legitimately be questioned. All too often, announced policies reflect subjective choices based on unfounded presuppositions, or even deny established scientific facts....
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Which one would be the main driver in weight loss management? Longterm compliance, physical activity or dietary quality (less UPF and nutrients balance)
Multiple trials show how the quality of diet and composition influences weight loss and physical activity is always been a booster, although weight regain is a challenge in the long term compliance and represents the most important issue to solve in the obesity care management. Opinion from different experts might help in gaining knowledge on this field
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In what way is fluence-dependent photobiomodulation at 660 nm modulating mitochondrial-driven motility and acrosomal membrane stability in human spermatozoa, and can a simulation-based model incorpora
This question integrates: Biophysical mechanisms (mitochondrial activity, acrosomal membrane) Photobiomodulation parameters (fluence, wavelength) Computational modeling (simulation-based, biological noise) Clinical translation (fertility optimization
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