International applicants to post-graduate programmes at universities in developed countries have long understood that having even a single research paper to one’s name gives them a big leg.
A group of services, often connected to pricey college counselors, has arisen to help high schoolers carry out and publish research as a credential for their college applications. The research papers and the publications can be dubious.
Ahmed Aldeeb, a 14-year-old student, published a scholarly article in the 'International Journal of High School Research' (IJHSR), titled 'Coronavirus Disease