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The transnational Movement for a Free Academia have recently launched to call for an academic system built on an ethics of care, openness, trust and integrity.
Please read and sign the Gothenburg Manifesto at https://freeacademia.org.
Join the Movement for a Free Academia and support our mission by sharing this call. 🌱

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I agree that accessibility for all is essential, however, why not use text to speech software?

furqanshah , to academicsunite
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What do we want? Open science + transparent peer review!

When do we want it? Now!

Yet, reviewers will hide behind the cloak of anonymity. As an editor, there is little to be done about such behaviour. 😔

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Considering that the broad method of science is: Research, publish & peer review.

A transparent peer review is reviewers referencing the scientific literature whilst critically evaluating any paper.

Why does it matter if the reviewers choose to be anonymous or not?

"Yet, reviewers will hide behind the cloak of anonymity"

Please explain why this is a problem? (assuming they adhere to scientific protocols)

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@clarablackink @furqanshah @academicchatter @academicsunite @openscience

If the reviewer is adhering to scientific standards, e.g., backing up their statements with references, that qualifies them.

"The reason science works so well is partly that built-in error-correcting machinery.... You must prove your case in the face of determined, expert criticism. Diversity and debate are valued. Opinions are encouraged to contend — substantively and in depth" (Carl Sagan)

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@clarablackink @furqanshah @academicchatter @academicsunite @openscience

Generally, people need to prove that they understand the subject. E.g., qualified electricians, Doctors

However, authority isn't a qualification! I'm not a trained general practitioner (AKA a medical Doctor). But, more often than not, & as someone that has studied the science of air pollution, l try to educate Doctors about the harm caused by wood smoke inhalation, for example.

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@jorgeapenas @furqanshah @academicchatter @academicsunite @openscience

In the context of reviewing the academic literature, I think the freedom for an individual to choose to be anonymous, or not, is a healthy 'middle ground'. For example, if someone has a broad understanding of the natural sciences, they have the background knowledge to be effective reviewers. They may wish to gain a social reputation as such, therefore, they may choose to reveal their personal identities on the internet.

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@yacc143 @furqanshah @academicchatter @academicsunite @openscience

A conflict of interests is one of the biggest threats to biases in research & what research is published, or not. On this very subject, there are people that do not want a transparent scientific platform because of their own personal circumstances

Funding is another concern. e.g., 'Big pharma' only being interested in developing drugs that have a big 'pay back'

Is there a book that discusses the social aspects of academia?

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