We are Drowning in a Sea of Least Publishable Units (LPUs)
Summary: Panel-style critique of publication inflation in data management venues; argues LPUs erode quality and threaten field integrity. Proposes culture change and governance strategies to curb submissions and raise rigor, affecting committees and hiring. (summarized by gpt-5-nano on Feb 09 2026)
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