Hoax paper published in some journal... hilarious

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The discussion centers around a hoax paper generated by the software Mathgen, which was accepted for publication in the Journal for Algebra and Number Theory Academia. Participants express amusement at the situation while also acknowledging the paper's clarity and adequate literature references. One user, Dan, recommends the paper for publication, highlighting its originality and potential to inspire further research. The incident raises questions about the peer review process in academic publishing.

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Re: hoax paper published in some journal.. hilarious

I have gone through the paper. It is a good paper. In my view the results obtained are original, new and interesting. This paper may trigger further research in the direction of work.

Clarity: This paper is well-written and well-presented.

Literature: The authors’ references to the literature seem adequate.

Interest: Readers of the journal will find this paper interesting.

Recommendation: I recommend that this paper be accepted for publication in the Journal for Algebra and Number Theory Academia.
 
I image there are a few red faces in the Peer Review department. :mad:

-Dan
 

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