Didier Ruedin · Notes

When we called for research to be published open access, the idea was to make it available more widely, to break down those paywalls that restricted access...

I have recently submitted a pre-print to medRxiv, which triggered a flurry of spam.

One thing we try to avoid when writing journal articles is to surprise readers (and before that, reviewers) about the limitations of the analysis.

I have previously mentioned how the shift to narrative CV is changing selection criteria.

Using a barplot horizontally in R can sometimes be a bit tricky.

I have the pleasure of teaching students who, on the whole, are curious and eager to learn.

In its Bulletin 165, the Swiss Sociological Association presents contributions on how to become a sociology professor [in Switzerland].

In academic writing, we’ve historically been encouraged to write in a detached way, avoiding the first person.

Can we please stop descriptions like “Their work has appeared in journals such as American Sociological Review, Social Forces, Social Science Research, and International Migration Review.”...

This language policy got me thinking: “To further enhance inclusivity and enrich academic discussions, IPSA introduced a new policy for the World Congress that allows...

As of 1 August 2024, I won’t review for commercial publishers: I will not accept any new reviews and might link to this post when I decline.