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The degree can open doors, especially in academia but also in business. Thus the output of the study, or thesis, can be globally damaging or outstandingly impactful.

Researchers continue to call on Doctor of Philosophy students to be thinkers, not narrowly focused researchers.

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Many experts now agree that the concept of education needs refining, argues Mr Onyango, Junior Life Scientist, writes on Stem (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). 

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology holds its graduation ceremony in Kakamega on December 14, 2018. PhD training is threatened by professors who quantify goals and rewards by emphasising publishing rather than scientific vigour.
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Lack of progressive education policies and irresponsive educational curriculum were among the elements that silently crippled the global financial infrastructure in 2008.

Many experts now agree that the concept of education needs refining to ensure lives that are economically, politically and socially responsible rather than only serving industries.

Science education experts have boldly called for more “scientific literacy” to match the demands of today’s standard-based accountability...

But that has also put the spotlight on the advanced research degree. Researchers continue to call on Doctor of Philosophy students to be thinkers, not narrowly focused researchers. 
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