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[–] morto@piefed.social 73 points 2 days ago (2 children)

In my university, almost all professors do it. All articles produced here have several names in them, but are actually made by just 1 or 2 people. Also, professors force us into putting their names in our publications even when they don't even give any guidance. Everyone around thinks that this system is normal and will force newcomers into it.

[–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Your university sounds like a dangerous place to learn.

[–] morto@piefed.social 6 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Welcome to Brazil. Everything is dangerous, but at least the food is really good.

Hmm. Now that you mention it the food does sound nice...

[–] Toastmaster2000@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What are the repercussions if you refuse?

[–] morto@piefed.social 49 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You get ostracized, will lose any scholarship you have and likely won't even finish the course. These days, it got even worse, because a lot of courses are adding a FORMAL REQUIREMENT to have the names of your supervisors in ANY publications you make related to your work while you're in the course, or you won't get your diploma.

[–] prettybunnys@piefed.social 27 points 1 day ago

I wanna downvote what you’re saying … but like not you for sharing the information.

That’s super lame dude