The Start of a Scientific Revolution?

The academic world is going through a major shake-up! Over 40 top scientists have resigned from the editorial board of Neuroimage, a leading science journal, and it's all because they've had enough of the publishing giant Elsevier's greed.

Here's the scoop:

1. A whole bunch of brilliant scientists from top universities like Oxford and King's College London decided to quit the editorial board of Neuroimage.

2. Elsevier's crazy high profit margins (nearly 40%!) are making academics furious, and they're calling for a rebellion against the outrageous profits in academic publishing.

3. The rebellious editors started a nonprofit open-access journal as an alternative and are encouraging their fellow scientists to join the cause.

4. University libraries are fed up with sky-high prices for online textbooks, which can be way more expensive than printed versions.

5. This mass resignation could be the start of a revolution against the greedy practices of academic publishers.

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So, what's the solution? Decentralized science! By allowing researchers to communicate and collaborate directly with each other, we can skip the middleman (traditional publishers) and save on publication costs while rewarding the real contributors. Plus, decentralization means greater access and transparency in scientific research, encouraging collaboration and reducing the power of profit-hungry publishers.

You can help support this movement by donating to the current Gitcoin DeSci round which ends tomorrow! Your contribution will be matched by a $85k matching pool and will help fund decentralized science initiatives, pushing the rebellion forward and creating a more equitable, accessible, and transparent scientific ecosystem. Together, we can change the future of scientific research and innovation for the better!

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