Opinion: Supporting and Building Ukrainian Science
International efforts to support Ukrainian science should focus on helping the reconstruction and growth of science within Ukraine and not encouraging a permanent diaspora.
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International efforts to support Ukrainian science should focus on helping the reconstruction and growth of science within Ukraine and not encouraging a permanent diaspora.
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