Mistletoe 2 days ago

> Luque, born in the Andalusian city of Córdoba, is suspiciously prolific. He published a study every two working days in 2022.

This is absolutely insane.

  • belter 2 days ago

    Indeed...I can hardly make it to the gymn one time a week...

    "...With his 11 studies eliminated by publishers, he is already “in the top 0.1% of the most retracted authors of all time,” according to Molina. The computer scientist highlights Luque’s unusual associations. It’s difficult to find a retracted scientist, but the Spanish chemist has collaborated with 198 of them..."

    Is there a Nobel for stand up comedy?:

    "...Without me, the University of Córdoba will drop 300 places in the Shanghai ranking. They have shot themselves in the foot..."

    https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-04-02/one-of-th...

    • mensetmanusman 2 days ago

      Scientists are human, if they are incentivized to behave stupidly by administration dangling carrots of livelihood in front of them, then they will behave poorly.