PF not mentioned in the refrences of MSc thesis

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The discussion centers around the referencing practices in a Master's thesis by Maria Dimou, particularly regarding the use of content from a Physics Forums thread. Participants express concern that the thesis does not adequately cite the thread, which contains foundational material used in the thesis. There is a specific mention of the thesis's poor referencing style, as it lists sources at the end without linking them to specific content in the text. Additionally, it is noted that the equations discussed are standard in the field and may not be unique to the referenced thread. The lack of proper attribution raises questions about academic integrity and the importance of transparent referencing in scholarly work.
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Are there some quotes from the thread that appear in the thesis? If so can you give examples?
 
Almost all of the material in the pages 8-11 are taken from the first few posts in the above mentioned thread.

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As far as I can see, those equations are standard commutation relations between the generators of the conformal group. I don't think your thread is the only thread that has the equations written down.

However, that MS Thesis has terrible referencing. It justs lists many references at the end of the document, without a particular link in the text to any of them.

EDIT: Well, at least ref.[1] is nowhere mentioned in the text.
 

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