I’m often asked about predatory journals. So I recently went on a hunt for something other than lists and found a 2022 report on predatory journals and conferences from the InterAcademy Partnership.  OK it’s not 2025, but it’s still well worth looking at. The IAP is a global network of over 140 science, engineering, and medical academies that […] … learn more→

Reviewer 1: “This manuscript is a timely and important contribution to the field, with clear methodology and compelling results. I recommend publication with only minor revisions.” Reviewer 2: “This manuscript is deeply flawed. The authors’ conclusions are not supported by data, and key literature is ignored. Major revisions are required before it can be considered.” […] … learn more→

The advent of generative AI has elicited waves of frustration and worry across academia for all the reasons one might expect: Early studies are showing that artificial intelligence tools can dilute critical thinking and undermine problem-solving skills. And there are many reports that students are using chatbots to cheat on assignments. But how do students feel about AI? And […] … learn more→

Did you know that during the two and a half months of school vacation, students can forget up to 30% of what they’ve learned in the course? This phenomenon, known as “summer loss,” particularly affects content that isn’t reviewed or applied in everyday life. And while vacation is a necessary period of rest and relaxation, […] … learn more→

If the recruiter detects an anomaly, the candidate obviously has a good chance of being rejected. However, some accommodations with reality remain tolerated. One thing is certain, the Labor Code does not refer to the notion of “lying” appearing on a curriculum vitae . In the 1962 film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance , director John Ford has a newspaper […] … learn more→

Programs to help students discern their vocation or calling are gaining prominence in higher education. According to a 2019 Bates/Gallup poll, 80% of college graduates want a sense of purpose from their work. In addition, a 2023 survey found that 50% of Generation Z and millennial employees in the U.K. and U.S. have resigned from a job because the […] … learn more→

In 2001, social theorist bell hooks warned about the dangers of a loveless zeitgeist. In “All About Love: New Visions,” she lamented “the lack of an ongoing public discussion … about the practice of love in our culture and in our lives.” Back then, the internet was at a crossroads. The dot-com crash had bankrupted many […] … learn more→

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems expand their already impressive capabilities, it’s becoming increasingly common to think that the field of computer science will soon be a thing of the past. This is passed on to prospective students in the form of well-intentioned advice, but it’s largely hearsay from people who, despite their intelligence, speak outside their field […] … learn more→

For years, the expression “the robot took my job” has brought to mind visions of machines replacing workers on factory floors. But Gen Z is facing a new challenge: the loss of internships and other entry-level positions to AI. Internships and junior roles have historically provided a predictable ladder into the workforce by providing new […] … learn more→

When someone is arrested for driving under the influence, the immediate consequences are often the primary focus. Court dates, fines, and potential jail time dominate the conversation, but the true financial and personal toll of a DUI extends far beyond these initial penalties. The hidden long-term costs of a DUI can stretch across years or […] … learn more→