Young, frustrated Chinese STEM PhDs turn to publishing satirical journals
Junior researchers in China's STEM fields are creating satirical journals to cope with academic pressures. These publications, often humorously named after prestigious scientific journals like Science and Nature, serve as an outlet for frustration stemming from the 'publish or perish' culture and intense competition. The researchers feel their work is often driven by external demands for material gain rather than genuine scientific inquiry, leading to low-quality output and a sense of drudgery. AI
