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The basics of writing a statement of the problem for your research proposal

The first and most important step in any research is to identify and delineate the research problem. However, many researchers find this task difficult. This article is…
The basics of writing a statement of the problem for your research proposal

5 Practical tips for writing your first scientific paper [Download publication schedule planner]

You have been working hard on your research project for months and the data it has generated are promising. You feel now is the right time to start writing your first…
5 Practical tips for writing your first scientific paper [Download publication schedule planner]

3 Signs of poorly designed clinical trial protocol [Includes research protocol checklist]

The foundation of every clinical trial is a clinical protocol. It is an important document that describes in detail all the crucial elements of the research. In fact,…
3 Signs of poorly designed clinical trial protocol [Includes research protocol checklist]

4 Actionable tips to protect your crucial research data

Managing research data is integral to the successful completion of the research project at hand. This article takes you through some of the key aspects of data…
4 Actionable tips to protect your crucial research data
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8 Winning hacks to use Google Scholar for your research paper

Google Scholar is a tool researchers commonly use for conducting literature searches. This post shares eight great tips to help make your Google Scholar search more…
8 Winning hacks to use Google Scholar for your research paper

A journal editor's advice to authors: Work hard, never stop learning, and have a vision

Prof. Ana Marušić is known for her work as a researcher, author, journal editor, and scholarly communications professional. She is Professor of Anatomy and Chair of the…
A journal editor's advice to authors: Work hard, never stop learning, and have a vision

What do institutional animal ethics boards do?

This post clarifies the role and nature of animal ethics boards or regulatory bodies that set down regulations to help ensure humane and ethical treatment of animals in…
What do institutional animal ethics boards do?

3 Crucial mistakes researchers should avoid while conducting research

A series of unplanned events led me to a copy of Charlie Munger’s famous speech titled “The Psychology of Human Misjudgment” and got my brain whirring. In the speech he…
3 Crucial mistakes researchers should avoid while conducting research

Riffyn: A tool review for researchers to record data smartly

Research in many subject areas or fields involves the collection, archiving, and analysis of large amounts of data. From graduate students to veteran professors,…
Riffyn: A tool review for researchers to record data smartly

The role of regulatory bodies governing animal research

Before using animals for an experiment, you need to get approvals from relevant regulatory bodies and ethics boards. These bodies help ensure that animals used in…