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From the Archives
Take a peek inside an 1870s medical student’s notebook as surgeons were debating Lister’s new antiseptic methods. In this Instagram video, head archivist Katherine Satriano walks you through the gorgeous sketches, early germ theory, and the moment surgery began to change.
“Why the Impact Factor of Journals Should Not Be Used for Evaluating Research” by Per O. Seglen
In this classic article Per Seglen argues the journal impact factor is junk science dressed up as objectivity and shouldn’t be used to evaluate scientists, articles, or institutions. Only expert reading of the work can determine its value.
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Call for Papers: Transgender Health and Urological Care
BMC Urology invites papers on transgender health and urological care, covering topics such as barriers to access, gender-affirming treatments, mental health, and strategies to reduce disparities and improve care. Submission deadline: 22 September 2026.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Strengthening Critical Search Skills (Online)
AI for Research: Crafting Research Questions (Online)
Citations as Discovery in the Age of AI (Online)
Past Classes & Events
The Write Stuff: Write Now - Self-Editing Workshop