Question

Which of the following reasons explains why it is important for new scientific findings to be published?

Answer 1

It is important to publish research findings by scientists due to the following reasons.

i. Research is about knowledge sharing.

ii. If a scientist publishes his findings in a journal, others can appreciate and validate his efforts.

iii. If a scientist publishes his findings in a journal, it enables other scientists not to perform same/similar experiments so as to save energy and expenditure.

iv. Publications allow others to be aware of the latest trends in their respective fields.

v. Research is funded by taxpayers money. So, it is a moral obligation of a scientist to publish his findings to the public/other scientists.