Inappropriate image manipulation has become increasingly prevalent in research publishing. Unfortunately, because of the evolution of new technologies that allow such manipulation, this problem is likely to persist for some time. For example, artificial intelligence (Read More
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The peer-reviewed academic journal is widely considered the gold standard for the dissemination of up-to-date and reliable information across many academic fields. Scholarly journals have existed for hundreds of years, and peer review has existed Read More
Writing is an inevitable part of a researcher’s life – right from the time they take up a doctoral candidature to when they’re in a faculty position, researchers at every stage of their career Read More
The 9th International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication (Peer Review Congress) began and ended on a thought-provoking note. The three-day hybrid event, held from 8th to 10thSeptember 2022, saw attendance by key stakeholders in Read More
On August 25, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) of the US released a memorandum titled “Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research.”1 It contains various guidelines for federal Read More
Writing to a journal can be stressful for authors. They’re faced with many questions: How long should the email be? How quickly should I expect a response? Will the journal take offence if I Read More
Scientific writing has been criticized for being difficult to understand.1 When a research paper is written in overcomplicated language, it could attract negative comments from reviewers or journal editors because the research is unclear. Being Read More
A PhD is one of the most important turning points for any academician who wishes to include it in their professional journey. The nature and conclusion of a PhD plays a huge role in setting Read More
“Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.” —Gene Fowler, journalist, script writer, novelist You may dread writing—working in the Read More
With a shift in the research landscape and ecosystem, an overhaul of the criteria used to assess research is long overdue. The current research assessment system1 tends to tip in the favor of certain performance Read More