P-values are widely used as the basis of testing null hypothesis and have been referred to as the ‘gold standard’ of statistical validity. However, many experts have been critical of the use of p-values and Read More
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Had Gertrude Elion accepted the predominant opinion in her time, she would not have been able to perform path breaking research that would help us develop AZT, the drug that is used to delay the Read More
In my previous article I discussed what to look for and where to find information on suitable laboratories for your postdoctoral experience. However, this is just your first step and now you will have to Read More
Does Sex Matter? Of course it does. But does it matter enough to Matter? That’s a different question. Vera Rubin, Astronomer: Established the presence of dark matter in galaxies in the 1970s The generalization Read More
It is no secret that women have a much more challenging time juggling between a career and family than men. This is especially true of academia where women regularly drop out of their careers, causing Read More
Note: Find a link to the downloadable checklist “10 Things to consider before you choose a rapid publication journal” at the end of the article. As a follow up to our post on rapid publication, we Read More
Academia was predominantly a man’s world till about a few decades ago when women began making their presence increasingly felt in the academic world. While the representation of women in fields such as life Read More
Open science is zealously propagated by academicians in a bid to make scientific data and research widely accessible to the public. Apart from the need for researchers to share their data and make their research Read More
February 17, 2015 (Philadelphia, PA, USA)-Editage, a global scientific communication services provider, and Canadian Science Publishing (CSP), a not-for-profit publisher, announced the start of a co-branded editorial services portal dedicated to serving research communities. Through this Read More
Journals publish different types of articles; however, perhaps the most valued publications are original research articles. Original research articles are primary sources of scientific literature and present an original study. Authors have to conduct research Read More