Impediments to doing good science and a good work/life balance

Here I discuss the reasons for why academics are finding it more and more difficult to do science, teach, and have a balance between work and life.

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Behavioral Ecology
Published
2026-01-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/beheco/arag009
Primary Topic
Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
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Impediments to doing good science and a good work/life balance

John A. Endler
Behavioral Ecology
Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
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Impediments to doing good science and a good work/life balance

John A. Endler
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Abstract

Here I discuss the reasons for why academics are finding it more and more difficult to do science, teach, and have a balance between work and life.

Behavioral EcologyVol. 37(2)
James Cook University (AU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
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