> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.theplasticsfella.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # thePlasticsPaper - Halloween Special πŸŽƒ - URL: https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper-october-31st/ - Published: 2021-10-31T13:10:21.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-19T14:05:04.000Z - Description: A special edition for those who are spooked by Interviews and Predatory Journals. And maybe those who are scared of another Zoom Webinar! - Author: PlasticsFella - Tags: thePlasticsPaper ## πŸ’¬ In This Week's Halloween Special 1. [✍️ P'Fella's thoughts on "predatory Journals"](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper-october-31st/#a-letter-from-pfella) 2. [πŸ“ Article of the Week - How to prep the skin??](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper-october-31st/#article-of-the-week) 3. πŸ€“ [Quiz Competition - NEW ](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper-october-31st/#quiz-competition) 4. πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ [Have you got a Plastic Surgery interview soon? ](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper-october-31st/#updated-plastic-surgery-interview-companion) 5. 🎭 [Upcoming Plastic Surgery Events ](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper-october-31st/#upcoming-events) --- ## ✍️ ## A Letter from P'Fella thePlasticsFella was founded and built on **4 commandments.** These commandments reflect on the core values of this platform. These commandments are the motivation behind P'Fella's general disdain for *"predatory Journals".* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2021/10/We-should-not-pay-to-read-journals-2-1.png) thePlasticFella's 4 Commandments This got P'Fella thinking about the newest trend in Plastic Surgery journals offering "coupon codes". A coupon code to submit a publication is quite an interesting tactic. Either they're aware people see that type of business model as predatory. Or they're trying to make it "normal culture" via reduced fees. Either way, it doesn't look good. As P'Fella wrote on Twitter during the week... > What are other people's thoughts? > > β€” thePlasticsFella (@PlasticsFella) [October 30, 2021](https://twitter.com/PlasticsFella/status/1454514619880464388?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theplasticsfella.com) Click to Take the Poll and See Results (It's surprising) This concept of monetization/commercialization of research is consistent with P'Fella previously described "RICH COMPLEX - Research Industrial Complex Hack". Mirrored on the similar concepts of the Military-Industrial Complex, this is how to works... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2021/10/P-Fella-9.png) | Do you agree with P'Fella? Plastic Surgery Journals are becoming predatory in nature by offering coupon codes and making people pay for publication? [Yes](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/fJ2DGtud?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-1473e5ac-0b7f-436a-821a-6146165d8812=1473e5ac-0b7f-436a-821a-6146165d8812-yes) [No](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/fJ2DGtud?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-1473e5ac-0b7f-436a-821a-6146165d8812=1473e5ac-0b7f-436a-821a-6146165d8812-no) | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- ## πŸ“ ## Article of the Week How often does a Plastic Surgeon get to sound smart and talk about research in [The Lancet?!](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2821%2901548-8/fulltext?ref=theplasticsfella.com). This week P'Fella came across this absolute gem of an article that really does answer the ongoing debate - what should I use to prep the skin? ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2021/10/thePlasticsPaper---October-31st.png) Lancet Publication - [Full Article Here](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2821%2901548-8/fulltext?ref=theplasticsfella.com) Here are 4 key take-away points: 1. **Aim**: what's the best skin prep. 2. **Methods**: abdominal surgery with incision > 5 cm randomized into 2% alcoholic chlorhexidine or povidone–iodine 3. **Results:** No difference between the two types of skin prep. 4. **How does this affect your practice?** It doesn't really. But it's nice to know. Here is a link to the [full text ](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2821%2901548-8/fulltext?ref=theplasticsfella.com)for those journal geeks out there πŸ€“ --- πŸ€“ ## Quiz Competition This is a new segment in thePlasticsPaper. It's only in its early day but its end goal is to create an international leaderboard to determine "who is the smartest Plastic Surgeon". [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2021/10/Your-Results-5.png)](https://quiz.theplasticsfella.com/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) [Click here to check it out](https://quiz.theplasticsfella.com/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) The [quiz](https://quiz.theplasticsfella.com/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) is designed to be rapid with direct feedback. In future editions, a leaderboard will be added. So make sure you get in early and get all the points you can! --- ## πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ ## Updated Plastic Surgery Interview Companion It's nearly that time of year again - **interview season!** For those who have done interviews in the past, it probably brings back mixed memories. For those doing an interview in the next 12 months, it probably arises emotions of fear, anxiety and dout. That's why P'Fella has stepped in to create a stress-free experience for your interview preparation. [thePlasticsInterview](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/interview/) is focused specifically for the Plastic Surgery Interview and has been updated for the 2021/2022 curriculum. You can now place your name on the [waiting list](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/interview/). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2021/10/Plastic-Surgery-Interview---Landing-Page-44-2.png) [Check it out here](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/interview/) --- ## 🎭 ## Upcoming Events 1. **Pulvertaft**: 1st November - ["MRI of the Wrist"](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN%5FqhDHP10VRkuj9NYlJgwl1g?ref=theplasticsfella.com) 2. **AHHS**: 6th November - [Brachial Plexus Reconstruction ](https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-CprjosE9wMrbQkYy0Jk5j5lDEO%5FyXh?ref=theplasticsfella.com) 3. **Stoke Mandeville Plastics:** 30th November - [Skin Cancer Recon](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/theplasticspaper-waste/Reconstruction%20for%20Complex%20Skin%20Cancer:)! 4. **PLASTA/BAPRAS:** 2nd December - [Innovation in Plastic Surgery](http://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/courses-meetings-and-events/bapras-75/plasta-innovation-in-plastic-surgery-conference?ref=theplasticsfella.com) 5. [**BAPRAS 75 years:**](http://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/courses-meetings-and-events/bapras-75?ref=theplasticsfella.com)3rd December 6. [**2nd Stoke Mandeville Plastic Surgery Symposium**](https://www.stokemandevilleplastics.com/meetings?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- 14th December