Questions tagged [academic-history]
Regarding inquiries into the evolution and development of academia as an institution from a historical perspective.
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Has the Journal of Fluid Mechanics really published more than 800 volumes?
I currently want to cite this article from the Journal of Fluid Mechanics, but what strikes me is the high volume number (879). To what I have found:
the volume number refers to the number of years a ...
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Do abstracting journals still exist (in the natural sciences)?
As of this writing, the (APS’s information for authors example) states:
abstracts are reprinted in abstracting journals
The style guide for Reviews of Modern Physics (by the same publisher) states:
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How prevalent are popular criticisms of academia? [closed]
I have seen this video by a very popular science communicator (Sabine Hossenfelder) shared around the academic community criticizing aspects of the academic industry and why they left:
https://www....
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How often is a paper, that once had been forgotten and rarely referenced or regarded, rediscovered many years later and referenced heavily?
Before the internet, especially a few centuries ago, it was quite common to rediscover a work even post-mortem. Some authors were unfortunate and didn't get to see recognition of their contributions.
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What did teachers write on before the invention of the chalkboard?
I read that the chalkboard was invented in the 19th century in the UK. What did teachers write on before the invention of the chalkboard?
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Where did the old Editors' Suggestion sign of Physical Review journals come from?
Physical Review journals used to indicate Editors' Suggestions with this sign:
In an editorial announcement they state that:
The icon contains the printer’s mark that at one time appeared on the ...
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What are the backgrounds of founders of universities?
Universities have histories behind them. Some are public, others are private.
Some are founded by the state, some by political figures in their capacity as public officials or private capacity (for ...
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Who said that one should change one’s direction of research every seven years?
A piece of wisdom I have heard several times is that an academic should change their direction of research roughly every seven years. This change needs not be radical but clearly more than what you ...
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How did/does the Greek-letter grading system (formerly?) used at Oxford and Cambridge work?
Does anyone have any information about the alpha-beta-gamma marking system?
What are/were the criteria for the different grades and how were these then collated into degree-class marks?
Is this system ...
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Why was it a problem for an unmarried man to be a tutor to women in the early 20th century?
I read on JRR Tolkiens wiki page that he was asked to be a tutor in the early stages of the women's colleges at Oxford because he was married. This was apparently not common for professors at the time....
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Where do i find trusted scholarly articles for historical events
As a new hobby, I am wanting to read more and stick to the facts only.
I recently became interested in the public education system and many sites and YouTube videos claim that the modern American ...
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What can happen if I do not disclose a conduct violation from grad school when applying to a new grad school?
I just received a conduct violation at my current grad school for a failed drug test when trying to attain a new internship. I had been taking CBD gummies that caused me to fail. I now have been ...
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What is the socio-economic argument or historical basis for university professors and staff being paid by the state?
In ancient Greece, it was generally accepted that philosophers and teachers like Socrates did their work out of love of wisdom. If they were paid at all, it was by private parties and not by the state....
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Is academia a fair playing ground? [closed]
Is academia is a fair playing ground?
I was talking to a friend who made this point.
Unless one is from an elite institution it is considerably much more difficult to have an impact with your ideas. ...
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Are there studies of malpractices in Academia resulting from "publish or perish" policies?
Are there studies of "bad academic practices" in general, and documenting in particular whether or not the prevalence of such practices increases in institutions or communities with an ...
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