In the highly competitive academic world characterized by the ‘publish or perish’ culture, scientific reporting is inclined towards publishing positive findings. Research that reports negative results is usually frowned upon, at times, by both authors Read More
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Case: An author approached the Publication Support Services department of Editage, seeking advice on a problem with his published paper. He had changed his university in the course of his research due to certain disagreements Read More
In my previous article I discussed the basics of planning and creating a successful roadmap for your future postdoc abroad. Once you have a plan of what you want to do, how do you find Read More
“We’ll never know what breakthroughs were missed because young investigators were not provided with the resources necessary to pursue unique ideas over the last 15 years.”Andy Harris, a physician and a Republican representative from Read More
The field of research requires persistence and most researchers devote many a sleepless night towards conducting research and documenting results. In the competitive world of academia, you are expected to start publishing early in your Read More
This is a series of short articles dedicated to several aspects of how a foreign researcher can plan a successful postdoctoral experience in the United States. I made this transition several years ago—moving from Read More
Among the many ways in which journals and style guides differ from each other is the format for labeling illustrations or figures that consist of two or more parts, or panels. Imagine, for example, that Read More
Nature Publishing Group, one of the top academic publishers, announced in an editorial that it will soon offer authors an option to conventional peer review as part of a trial. From March 2015, authors submitting to Read More
Scientific advancement has its roots in knowledge and data sharing. Unsurprisingly, in recent times, the success of research projects is determined not just by the publications they produce, but also by the data they make Read More
“Every day that you wait is a day that people die.” Gregory Petsko, PhD, Professor of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College, in an F1000 Research video on Rapid Publication Dr. Petsko’s statement says it Read More