1. Yue Liu. Non-Mainstream Scientific Viewpoints in Microwave Absorption Research: Peer Review, Academic Integrity, and Cargo Cult Science, Preprints.org, preprint, 2025, DOI:10.20944/preprints202507.0015.v2, Supplementary Materials

2. Yue Liu, Michael G.B. Drew, Ying Liu,Theoretical Insights Manifested by Wave Mechanics Theory of Microwave Absorption—Part 1: A Theoretical Perspective, Preprints.org, Preprint, 2025, DOI:10.20944/preprints202503.0314.v4, supplementary.docx (919.54KB ).

3. Yue Liu, Michael G.B. Drew, Ying Liu, Theoretical Insights Manifested by Wave Mechanics Theory of Microwave Absorption—Part 2: A Perspective Based on the Responses from DeepSeek, Preprints.org, Preprint, 2025, DOI:10.20944/preprints202504.0447.v3, Supplementary Materials IVB.

REVOLUTIONARY WAVE MECHANICS THEORY CHALLENGES SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENT

Breaking Through Academic Bias to Advance Microwave Absorption Science

Author: Yue Liu, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang Normal University

Contact: yueliusd@163.com

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5924-9730

DOI: 10.20944/preprints202507.0015.v2

THE BREAKTHROUGH DISCOVERY

This groundbreaking research exposes fundamental flaws in mainstream microwave absorption theory while introducing the revolutionary Wave Mechanics Theory of Microwave Absorption that accurately explains absorption mechanisms in films^1-3. The study also reveals systemic problems in academic peer review that suppress innovative scientific viewpoints^4-6.

KEY INNOVATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS

1. Wave Mechanics Theory Revolution

l  Challenges established impedance matching theory that has dominated the field^{2, 3}

l  Provides accurate wave mechanics explanations for microwave absorption in films^{1, 7-9}

l  Demonstrates superior predictive power compared to traditional models^{3, 10}

2. Peer Review System Reform

l  Exposes systematic bias in mainstream academic publishing^{4, 6, 11}

l  Documents evidence-based rejection failures by major journals^{5, 12, 13}

l  Proposes transparency reforms to restore scientific integrity^{14, 15}

3. Cargo Cult Science Identification

l  Identifies ritualistic practices resembling Feynman's "cargo cult science"^{9, 16}

l  Calls for restoration of scientific rigor over institutional reputation^{17, 18}

l  Challenges established academic hierarchies that resist innovation^{19, 20}

PUBLISHED BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH

The wave mechanics theory has been successfully published in prestigious journals:

1. Wave Mechanics Review (2024)

Yue Liu, Ying Liu, Michael G. B. Drew. "Wave mechanics of microwave absorption in films: A short review." Optics and Laser Technology, 2024, 178, 111211

2. Film vs Material Distinction (2024)

Yue Liu, Ying Liu, Michael G. B. Drew. "Wave Mechanics of Microwave Absorption in Films - Distinguishing Film from Material." Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2024, 593, 171850

3. Multilayered Films Theory (2024)

Yue Liu, Ying Liu, Michael G. B. Drew. "Wave Mechanics of Microwave Absorption in Films: Multilayered Films." Journal of Electronic Materials, 2024, 53, 8154–8170

THE PROBLEM: Institutional Resistance Despite Publication Success

Despite successful publication, the scientific community continues to ignore these breakthrough findings:

l  Mainstream scientists persist in publishing work based on incorrect theories without acknowledging opposing evidence^{1, 2, 9}

l  Published papers with wave mechanics theory receive minimal response from the scientific community^{2, 8, 9}

l  Institutional inertia prevents recognition of fundamental theoretical corrections^{4, 12, 19, 21, 22}

The Core Issue:

"Mistakes committed by majority cannot be pointed out in present publication system"^{6, 9, 13}

THE SOLUTION: Systematic Reform Through Transparency

Wave Mechanics Theory Adoption

The Wave Mechanics Theory of Microwave Absorption provides the correct physical explanation for microwave absorption in films, replacing the flawed impedance matching approach^{1, 3, 7}.

Publication Bias Database Creation

Revolutionary proposal for systematic reform:

"Creating public databases of editorial bias cases, reviewer misconduct, and institutional resistance to error correction would help the community learn from these problems"^{4-6, 12}

Scientific Integrity Restoration

Addressing the fundamental challenge:

l  Transparent documentation of editorial bias patterns^{11, 14, 15}

l  Public accountability for reviewer misconduct^{5, 12, 13}

l  Institutional resistance tracking to prevent suppression of corrections^{4, 19, 20}

REVOLUTIONARY IMPACT

This research represents a paradigm shift in both microwave absorption science²³ and academic publishing ethics^24-26:

Scientific Advancement:

l  Correct wave mechanics theory for material science applications^{1, 7}

l  Improved understanding of microwave absorption mechanisms^{3, 10, 27}

l  Foundation for next-generation material design^{2, 9}

Academic Reform:

l  Blueprint for transparent, evidence-based peer review^{4, 11, 14}

l  Protection of innovative scientific viewpoints^{5, 12, 15}

l  Database creation for tracking institutional bias^{6, 13, 20}

Research Community Benefits:

l  Encourages non-mainstream scientific exploration^{9, 16, 17}

l  Promotes systematic error correction mechanisms^{4, 5, 19}

l  Challenges institutional resistance to paradigm shifts^{6, 12, 20, 28}

PUBLISHED EVIDENCE OF SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS

The wave mechanics theory papers demonstrate a critical flaw in current academic systems:

l  All the major non-mainstream papers were published only after extensive rejections

l  Each paper faced institutional resistance before finding publication venues

l  Mainstream journals ignored well-established theoretical foundations during review

This pattern reveals the urgent need for systematic reform in academic publishing.

JOIN THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

Call to Action:

This research demonstrates that real scientific progress requires both theoretical innovation and systematic reform of biased academic institutions^{4, 6, 11}.

Database Development Initiative:

Support the creation of public databases tracking:

l  Editorial bias cases and patterns^{5, 12, 13}

l  Reviewer misconduct and institutional resistance^{4, 19, 20}

l  Error correction suppression mechanisms^{6, 14, 15}

Collaboration Opportunities:

l  Researchers interested in wave mechanics theory

l  Academics advocating for peer review reform^{4, 11, 14}

l  Institutions committed to transparency and scientific integrity^{6, 12, 15}

Access Full Research:

l  Published Papers: Available in Optics and Laser Technology, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Materials Chemistry and Physics, and Journal of Electronic Materials

l  Preprint: Available on Preprints.org (DOI: 10.20944/preprints202507.0015.v2)

l  Web pages: https://www.growkudos.com/profile/yue_liu_2, https://www.peeref.com/hubs/218, https://www.peeref.com/hubs/219, https://www.peeref.com/hubs/345

l  Contact: yueliusd@163.com for collaboration inquiries

Revolutionary Impact:

This poster highlights the successful publication of breakthrough wave mechanics theory while exposing the critical need for systematic reform in academic publishing to prevent future suppression of scientific innovations.

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