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Academic conferences: A need for critical self-reflection 

 - Economic & Political Weekly   
 - 60(4), Jan 25, 2025: p.14-17  
<br/><br/> Academic conferences worldwide face scrutiny due to their perceived lack of integrity and relevance. Scholars today face challenges from the “publish-or-perish” culture, “pay to present” model, and the commercialisation of academic recognition, calling for a more inclusive conference model to foster genuine scholarly discourse. The article contributes to the global discussion on conference commodification and advocates for systemic reforms to uphold academic integrity and purpose.- Reproduced <br/><br/>https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/4/commentary/academic-conferences.html<br/>