According to a landmark survey published in BMJ Open, 74% of biomedical researchers have been involved in at least one study where someone was added as an author without substantial contribution—a practice known as honorary authorship. Even more concerning, only 19% of researchers reported never experiencing any form of authorship misappropriation. These statistics underscore a critical challenge facing academics worldwide: how do you find ethical…
Kimchi Fermentation Microbiology and Process Parameters
Did you know traditional Korean kimchi can have up to 300 different microbial species? This mix of microbes creates kimchi’s unique taste, smell, and health perks. Exploring kimchi fermentation reveals how lactic acid bacteria, environment, and ingredient changes work together. Kimchi’s fermentation is an anaerobic process that makes organic acids, mainly lactic acid. This lowers the pH to 4.2-4.0. This change makes kimchi taste better…
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