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Can pesticides penetrate into fruits and vegetables as well as on their surface? Is it possible to completely remove pesticide residue?
Can pesticides penetrate not only the outside but also the inside of vegetables and fruits? How to remove pesticide residue from the surface? Is it possible to completely remove pesticide residue?
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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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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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How do microplastic particle sizes influence bioaccumulation and toxicity in freshwater ecosystems?
Microplasticsand plastic particles smaller than 5 mm are increasingly found in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs worldwide. Their small size allows them to be ingested by a wide range of aquatic organisms, potentially moving up the food chain. Research suggests that particle size may influence how these plastics are taken up, accumulate in tissues, and cause physiological effects, but the mechanisms are still not well understood. Understanding these size-dependent effects is essential for...
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46 Answers 9 Votes
What are the biggest challenges facing your field of research?
1. Lack of funding 2. Difficulty in replicating studies 3. Difficulty in recruiting participants 4. Difficulty in obtaining necessary resources and equipment
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Chemistry lab safety during pregnancy - what are your protocols? $75
SciPinion is seeking opinion and input regarding a situation in an organic chemistry teaching lab that was brought to us from a professor. One of their students recently shared the news that she was expecting a child, and asked if there were any concerns with her working with or handling lab materials. Our colleague reached out to another more experienced professor, and received little input besides that the student should avoid handling chemicals and just contribute through notes and...
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Should a big research (e.g., PhD) be published as one comprehensive high-impact paper or several smaller, faster publications?
Should a big study perhaps a PhD student’s research be published as one comprehensive, high-impact paper or split into several smaller, focused publications? A single major paper can offer a cohesive, in-depth contribution with broader impact, but may delay dissemination. Multiple smaller papers can communicate findings more quickly and stimulate ongoing research, yet may lack the unified context of a larger work. What choice is the best - having a comprehensive paper in high impact journals...
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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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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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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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