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Very funny and insightful video:
Astronuc said:I know of some cases were reviewers rejected papers that were subsequently published, and so, sometimes, garbage gets published.
Two reviewers rejected the paper, and there was some problems with the work, not to mention that the paper failed to address something that in the paper was claimed would be addressed. One of the authors was a former student of the editor of the prestigious international journal. But I digress.micromass said:Just because a reviewer rejects a paper, that doesn't mean it shouldn't get published. It's a big red flag though.
The main focus of John Oliver's science video is to discuss the importance of scientific research and the potential consequences of ignoring or downplaying scientific findings.
John Oliver uses humor to make complex scientific topics more accessible and engaging for his audience. He also uses satire to highlight the absurdity of certain anti-science beliefs and policies.
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John Oliver believes that politics should not interfere with scientific research and that scientific decisions should be based on evidence and facts rather than personal or political agendas.
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