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Per Damkier
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WTAF😠 @sciencemagazine

The conceptual idea behind this paper should trigger an instant desk-rejection in any Journal with a shred of dignity.

@cecilejanssens @TimothyLash @tpahern @LaurenAnneWise @EpiEllie #medtwitter #epitwitter @VPrasadMDMPH @OwenJones84

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A few of many questions:

1) What was the research question addressed?

2) What was the suggested added value to mankind from the study proposal?

3) What kind of scientist pitches such a study proposal?

4) Importantly: What kind of scientists says "Great idea, let's go"?

2/4
5) Which Institutional Board and Ethics Committee approves such study proposal?

6) Who funds such study proposal?

7) @ The Authors: Were you unable to find a better cause for your intellect, competences and resources? Really?

3/4
Along with the utterly misogynic #FertStertScandal this is another betrayal of humanity and dignity disguised as science.

What were you thinking @sciencemagazine ?
Wait, don't answer that. Just retract.

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