COGNICURRENT

China's research body has prohibited the use of government funds for publishing in certain high-fee Western science journals, signaling a shift in policy regarding international academic prestige.

Rikard Hjorth Warlenius argues that the current research funding system in Sweden leads to substantial wasted efforts by researchers and advocates for direct funding to universities.

Scientific research results in Poland are increasingly finding practical applications in various sectors rather than remaining confined to academic publications.

Kadri Aavik discusses the challenges faced by female scientists in Estonia, highlighting the disparity in academic progression compared to their male counterparts.

The Busan Democratic Uprising Memorial Foundation is calling for applications for research support until next month to foster academic research and the next generation in the field of modern Korean democratization movements related to the uprising.

The article discusses the prevalence of 'paper mills' that sell fake studies to researchers aiming to inflate their publication records in order to gain prestige and funding in academia.

The National Association of Nigerian Students cautions public officials against misusing constituency funds for dubious projects in academic institutions.

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated friendships with elite academics, using his financial influence to connect with top researchers and garner their support.

The leader of the academic union criticizes KL's proposal for collective bargaining as it threatens to undermine salaries for academics in favor of funding for other professions.

The dormant gene bank in Estonia is awaiting a funding boost, as discussed by legal expert Ants Nõmper and academic Lauri Mälksoo.

An academic argues that a majority of private sector employees in France rely directly on public funding for their income.