From Rejection to Acceptance: The Power of Page One

2025-05-22
From Rejection to Acceptance: The Power of Page One

A paper initially rejected was dramatically revised, resulting in acceptance. The author meticulously details the changes, focusing on the crucial first page (title, abstract, Figure 1, introduction). By making the title specific and memorable, Figure 1 visually compelling, and the abstract and introduction concise and engaging, the author improved the paper's impact. Further revisions included adding baselines, ablations, and ensuring statistical significance, addressing potential reasons for rejection. The author concludes that improving communication significantly enhances scientific impact.

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PhD Students: Don't Try to Reform Science Yet

2025-03-18
PhD Students: Don't Try to Reform Science Yet

This article distinguishes between 'Science 1,' the idealized pursuit of truth, and 'Science 2,' the actual social practice of science. Science 2 involves funding, collaboration, competition, and crucially, communication. The author uses the example of BERT to illustrate how even revolutionary contributions can face resistance due to cultural factors and communication styles. The advice for PhD students is to focus on navigating Science 2, building networks, and establishing influence before attempting to reform the system.

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