Are we foregoing quality in favour of quantity?

Bang, Alok (2014) Are we foregoing quality in favour of quantity? [Publications (Pre-joining)]

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Abstract

Increasing importance placed on quantity of publications and its adherence to career rewards is changing the way science is done where quality has taken a backseat. While quantity with quality is welcome, current practices are promoting the former at the cost of the latter. This piece comments on misplaced importance given to quantity, resulting into lack of scientific creativity and advancement, as well as increased scope for scientific malpractices. The article ends with a note to correct the situation.

Item Type:	Publications (Pre-joining)
Authors:	Bang, Alok
Document Language:	Language English (Full Issue)
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > Life sciences; biology > Ecology
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bhopal > Arts and Sciences
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5918
Publisher URL:	https://www.currentscience.ac.in

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