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Decoding the Manhattan Project's Network: Unveiling Science, Collaboration, and HumanΒ Legacy
The Manhattan Project, one of the most colossal scientific endeavors of humankind, thrived through a complex social network of brilliant minds. It stands as a testament to human achievement, despite the devastating impact of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Transformative Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health in Latin American Health Sciences Education
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped society, altering daily life, interpersonal relationships, and impacting various sectors like the economy, politics, education, and public health. Particularly, medical education faced significant changes due to the shift to technology-driven interactions.
Flexible Publishing Models for Authors from Under-Resourced Settings: A Call for a Radical Change
There is a growing concern on the unaffordable open access fees for researchers located in low- and middle-income countries. These researchers are facing a serious challenge to publish their research, particularly, given the rapid expansion of open access journals that do not waive the publishing fees for these scientists in under-resourced settings. A new flexible waiving model is needed given the considerable limitations of the World Bank Classification.
Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Some worse, some better, and some the same
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected peopleβs mental health in different, and sometimes unexpected, ways.
