Our use of battery-operated devices and appliances has been increasing steadily, bringing with it the need for safe, efficient, and high-performing power sources. To this end, a type of electrical energy storage device called the Read More
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How do you feel about working on Sundays? If you were to ask me this question, I’d say that my weekends are sacrosanct; I’d work extra over the week or even work overnight Read More
At the end of every month, we bring a bunch of interesting articles from around the web, to keep you posted about what is being discussed in the world of academia and scholarly publishing. This Read More
My life as a researcher began when I took up a faculty position to teach mechanical engineering at Saint Louis University right after I passed the board examination and got my license as a Mechanical Read More
My name is Luis, I was born in Puerto Rico in 1968 and Spanish is my first language. When I was 10 years old, I wanted to grow up to become a professional musician. So, my father Read More
Making a career as a research scientist can be the most fulfilling and life-affirming experience. Yet I have seen many students tempted by the prospect, only to retreat in short order to the relative comfort Read More
Cao Xuetao, a senior researcher in China and president of Nankai University in Tianjin, is facing allegations of image manipulation in several papers he has authored. The authenticity of Cao’s work came under the Read More
During my undergraduate and postgraduate years, my circle of friends included a few people who were pursuing their PhD degrees. It was easy to see how our lives differed. My days were filled with classes Read More
Letters of acceptance for journal articles sometimes include a request from the editor for you to share and promote your article online. This is understandable – the journal wants your paper to be as widely read Read More
Editors have often observed that non-English-speaking authors who have extensive exposure to literature in their discipline generally do not make serious mistakes when using technical terminology in their papers. This is because the use of Read More