Reading a book running to more than 600 pages can be a daunting task. But the book I’m referring to, Writing for Science Journals: tips, tricks, and a learning plan [1], should be used as a Read More
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We know that the first few years of a young researcher’s life are the most challenging. That is why we created an exclusive series of posts to help young researchers with various aspects of Read More
The scientific research and development in Europe is facing a unique challenge from the European Citizen’s Initiative’s (ECI) Stop Vivisection proposal. This proposal calls for “the European Commission to abrogate directive 2010/63/EU on Read More
In a development that has taken the publishing community by storm, a peer reviewer has been sacked for making sexist remarks on a manuscript. PLOS ONE the journal that was handling the manuscript announced its Read More
The Nikon International Small World Competition announced on April 27 the winners of the fourth annual Nikon Small World in Motion Photomicrography Competition, which aims at bringing to the fore the cutting-edge techniques of scientific imaging. Read More
How do you express quantities such as speed (in, say, kilometres per hour), concentration (in, say, grams per liter), or dose (in, say, milligrams per kilogram of body weight)? The question has two correct answers. Read More
What is a systematic review? A systematic review is a highly rigorous review of existing literature that addresses a clearly formulated question. The review systematically searches, identifies, selects, appraises, and synthesizes research evidence relevant to Read More
The lack of transparency in clinical trials has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Half of the clinical trials conducted in the US go unreported even though US law requires the results of Read More
Case: An author submitted his paper to a journal. After initial screening, the manuscript was sent for peer review. However, when the author received peer review comments, one of the reviewers pointed out that there Read More
Aims & Scope Nature Nanotechnology publishes papers in all areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology that are of utmost quality and significance, covering research into the design, characterization and production of structures, devices and systems that Read More