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Archival Publication: Another Brick in the Wall
Despite the profound changes in scientific publishing wrought by technology, many of us cling to the belief that the archival publication of primary journal articles remains the bedrock of our ... More>
Academic Observer
The h Index in Science: A New Measure of Scholarly Contribution
Debates have long swirled about how to measure the contributions of scientists and other scholars. Such assessments are necessary for hiring, for promotion and tenure, for raises, for election to ... More>
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E-Mail Onslaught: What Can We Do?
A joke that is making the rounds: God bumps into Satan after not seeing her for many years. “Satan,” She says, “you have been lying low. Except for nuclear weapons, ... More>
Academic Observer
Should We Rank Ourselves?
Quick: Name the top five psychology departments in the world. Is that too hard? Well, what about North America? Is that any easier? What are five top departments in industrial/organizational ... More>
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The Greatest Literature Never Published
Lurking in certain computers (and, in a bygone era, certain filing cabinets) lies a large body of fascinating psychological literature that has never been published and that is inaccessible in ... More>
