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Academic libraries are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the advancements in AI and drive significant changes in the scholarly landscape. We are exploring some of the essential skills that will empower librarians to stay ahead of the curve in the age of AI.
Aug 16, 2024
A graphical abstract can improve visibility of your research and lets people know what to expect in your article. Here are a few tips and resources to help you get started with graphical abstracts.
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For more than 50 years, Journal Citation Reports (JCR) has been providing a measure of the quality or standing of academic journals. The measure, namely Journal Impact Factor, is essentially a reflection of the extent to which papers published in a given journal are referred to, or cited, in other papers published in many journals (including papers published in that journal). Journal Citation Reports are useful tools but, as with any tool, they need to be used with skill, discretion, and judgment and can only be as good as their users.
Aug 14, 2024
The new technologies and innovations are changing the scholarly landscape. Here are some insights from an episode of the Insights Xchange podcast, where Nikesh Gosalia, President, Global Academic and Publisher Relations at CACTUS, and Dr. Guido F. Herrmann, Managing Director at Wiley, explore and offer unique insights into navigating the challenging, but exciting new scholarly publishing landscape.
Aug 14, 2024
While continuous learning provides Large Language Models (LLMs) multiple advantages, data security issues could be imminent. LLMs continue to learn through user queries. One way to mitigate this issue is to impose governmental regulations, the other could be using AI chatbots specific to regions. Here we discuss a few country-specific alternatives to ChatGPT.
Aug 13, 2024
Metadata helps search engines understand content, making it easier to discover. We’re diving into why scholarly publishers should prioritize metadata optimization, and how it can enhance the visibility and accessibility of their publications.
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A curated selection of resources on all aspects of academic integrity for researchers
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China with its unprecedented scientific and technological growth is now one of the leading global scientific forces and is giving fierce competition to developed countries such as the U.S. This infographic tries to capture the recent trends and developments of the nation.
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Scientific research thrives on collaboration, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds. However, language barriers can impede the participation of researchers from non-English-speaking backgrounds. English dominates scientific publications, often creating a hurdle for those less proficient in the language. Recognizing this challenge is the first step toward fostering a lab culture that promotes constructive collaboration, openness, and inclusivity.
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In this post are stories of the often-unseen struggles that researchers face while pursuing their goals, which will not only inspire us, but also give us hope.
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In this post, we discuss the why retractions occur and how ethical researchers can deal with the prospect of their work being retracted.
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Here, are some specific guidelines to help you ensure that you’re using your time, energy, and creative resources wisely to achieve your social media goals. By actively engaging in this ecosystem, you can contribute to the advancement of science and benefit society as a whole.
Feb 11, 2024
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let us celebrate the remarkable journeys of female researchers who have defied stereotypes, shattered barriers, and pursued their passion for science. Join us as we delve into the personal stories of triumph, resilience, and empowerment of four female researchers. We hope these will keep inspiring you!
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With the rapidly increasing number of papers in every field, how does an early career researcher decide which paper to read in detail? From prioritizing one’s time to knowing what to focus on, here are some tips to get you going.
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This video talks about some of the best tools to make your systematic literature process fast and accurate. The speaker of the video is Karel Patrek, who has a D. Phil. degree for his thesis on breast cancer. He has 40 years of academic and applied research experience, has published 100+ preclinical and clinical research papers throughout his career, and has reviewed and edited manuscripts in pharmaceuticals, biology, medicine, and related areas, including genes, proteins, peptides, and small-molecule drug development. Being a non-native English speaker himself, he is familiar with the issues researchers may have when drafting manuscripts for publication. He can advise on the content and structure of the parts of manuscripts, making text readable. He stresses the importance of adhering to the target journals’ content and formatting requirements when submitting a manuscript.
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In this post, we look at how common word choices can help or hinder your impact, and how to handle clichés in your writing.
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This blogpost lists the top 5 prompts that researchers must use AI tools like ChatGPT for.
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Algorithms and custom software need to be employed to make sense of the data, to identify patterns or trends and to glean insights. But, even after that, a visual representation can provide a lot more perspectives than an array of numbers. Read more to find out how.
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As the year 2023 is coming towards an end, we have compiled our top 10 articles for you!
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In the context of biomedical research, count data can be thought of as the number of times an event of interest occurs within a defined sample or population. This infographic states the 5 most popular statistical tests for count data.
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On the occasion of International Peer Review Week, ScienceTalks and Editage jointly invited experts to answer questions about peer review. Here are the top questions posed to the “Ask Me Anything” panel that included Joan Marsh, Matthew Hodgkinson, and Jadranka Stojanovski.
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This blogpost will give you an overview of Bayesian hierarchical models and outline some best practices you can follow while using them.
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Peer review can be a long-drawn process that involves long waiting periods, understanding the various stages of the review process, dealing with reviewer comments, responding to those comments, and revising the paper based on the comments. Here are 12 frequently asked questions about peer review with summarized answers.
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In this blog post, we’ll explore five key trends that are currently shaping statistical analysis in the field.
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As the Twitter exodus continues, it is crucial for researchers to critically evaluate the potential of Mastodon and actively engage in shaping its academic community. Read on to find out more.
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Have you ever wondered whether collecting data at multiple time points from the same set of subjects could introduce some bias into your results? Well, repeated measures analysis is a statistical technique that allows us to examine changes in a variable over time while taking into account the correlated nature of the measurements. Read this article to find out the details.
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This article is a comprehensive guide to help early career researchers effectively navigate the sea of medical literature, ensuring they stay informed, discover valuable resources, and contribute to their field of study with confidence.
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Why do so many researchers eventually lose motivation and suffer from burnout? Furthermore, how can research group leaders maintain and improve the motivation necessary for members to do their incredible work? Read to find out.
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This infographic define “correlation”, “association”, and “regression” and why these can’t be used interchangeably.
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This is a conversation with Dr. Monika Sobocan about the different kinds of variables in biomedical research and how to work with them.
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This infographic explains why it is necessary to describe the setting of your study in your manuscript.
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This infographic lists 5 simple steps that you can follow before starting your next scientific writing project.
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This post suggests some ways journals can adopt to attract high-quality submissions.
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As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to get a flavor of the main developments influencing scholarly writing and publishing this year.
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Shinichiro Takezawa completed his PhD from the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Tokyo and went on to establish several companies. Learn more about his journey toward entrepreneurship.
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On December 5, a group of 17 University of California (UC) academic workers held a sit-in at the UC president’s office in Sacramento. After a few hours, they were arrested by police officers and cited for trespassing. This post is a summary of the events.
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What role does mentorship play in an academic career? What can mentors and mentees do to build a strong mentoring relationship?This post is a compilation of views on these subjects, shared by three individuals from the scholarly community.
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The results of the CACTUS Mental Health Survey indicated that 37% of more than 13,000 worldwide respondents reported experiencing harassment or bullying in their academic workplace. This post talks about how you may, as a colleague, help someone experiencing bullying.
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Peer reviewers shoulder the responsibility of pulishing valid, authentic, and high quality science. Doing it for the first time can be daunting. This downloadable handbook has useful tips to get you through all phases of reviewing a manuscript for the first time.
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Download this handbook to learn 7 ways to make your peer reviewer happy.
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In this interview, Dr. Lee shares her perspectives on the current status of peer review in Korea and suggestions to improve research integrity.
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On Day 2 (Sep 21) of the Peer Review Week 2022 celebrations (Sep 19-23), powered by Editage and Researcher.Life, we hosted a panel discussion to understand the personal, emotional, and human side of navigating the peer review process. This post shares some of the highlights of the session.
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Inappropriate image manipulation has become increasingly prevalent in research publishing. This article talks about peer reviewers' role in flagging unethical elements in research, tips to develop the proficiency to identify manipulated images, and how to escalate the issue to the journal.
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If you choose to pursue a PhD, carefully reflect on your interests, skills, and long-term expectations. Here are some points that you can keep in mind when making this decision.
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The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment offers a path towards changing the current narrow criteria used to assess research, researchers, and research organizations. The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment, the final version of which was announced on 20 July 2022, is being viewed as a promising step towards meaningful change. Read this article to know more.
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The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has greatly affected research and researchers in both countries. This post summarizes the challenges and precipitating factors as well as some key measures taken to address some of the problems.
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Editage brings you in touch with a senior and highly experienced neuroscience editor, Nia, who guides you through your journey after rejection.
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A well-framed research hypothesis helps identify the most appropriate experimental design to adopt and the exact nature of data to collect so that it can be tested effectively. Read this article to understand how to frame a good research hypothesis.
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Amidst a rapid and global “decoupling” from Russia, the scientific community appears divided over a full-blown academic boycott prohibiting Russian authors from publishing in international journals.
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This International Open Access Week, we bring you an R Discovery-powered Ask Me Anything (AMA) on open access! We invited a panel of industry experts to answer questions on open access that members of the research community shared with us.
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In this post, we will be talking about a few cases of rejection we’ve seen on the Editage Insights Q&A forum, how guidance by Editage senior editors helped them overcome challenging situations, and a new, in-demand solution to help authors in similar situations who are looking to submit in top international journals.
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When you become a scientist or a principal investigator for the first time it can be very daunting because till now you were guided by someone who wanted you to succeed as they were invested in your success. Now, this net is no longer there and it can become difficult to navigate through your career without taking some risks. Here are some things an early career scientist must keep in mind.
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To help researchers avoid a desk rejection decision and speed through manuscript submission, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a technology company facilitating scientific advancement, is organizing Pubathon – a two-day global research publishing event. Planned on February 25 and 26, 2021, the interactive and live event is aimed at sharing the perspectives of journal editors and researchers on journal submission.
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In a bold move earlier this month, open-access journal eLife revealed that it will soon transition to a new ‘publish, then review’ policy. Starting July 2021, the biomedical journal will only review and accept preprints, and will also move to make peer review reports, for both accepted and rejected manuscripts, available to the public.
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Research culture has often been described as inherently competitive, stressful, and hierarchical. Chasing research excellence has led long working hours and work pressure to gain unquestioned acceptance. While this is discernible in research culture around the world, let's take a closer look at the research culture in Asia?
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I must admit that as a young academic, receiving a decision from a journal stirs up some strong emotions. With trembling hands I read the editor’s decision: Major revisions! Not a rejection, yay! But as I kept reading the reviewer comments, my initial joy soon turned into disappointment.
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Patient management was near to breaking point as residents started demanding necessary PPEs and that COVID019 patients be admitted and accommodated separately, away from non-COVID019 patients. One of our doctors became seriously ill soon after, contracting COVID-19.
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An infographic summarizing the most important measures for controlling the spread of COVID-19
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After my last research project, which lasted six and a half years, I started considering science communication as one of my career options. Since research was out of my life, I started exploring opportunities for creative writing, and continue to do so even today.
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But then my way of life was disrupted abruptly and terribly — I suffered a stroke while I was at home, eagerly waiting to start my PhD in the US.
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Being “better off” than others does not mean “feeling good”. I still needed to make efforts to preserve my mental health. I thus tried to make up for the lack of social interaction by doing this set of things.
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It shouldn’t be worse than last year’s two-month-long strike. Our students stood by us back then to defend our rights. Now we should do the same...
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Cancers cells use a special technique to propagate; they delete their “programmed death” gene through mutation, “forget” to die when their lifetime is over, and continue to grow instead. A research team from Tokyo University of Science has developed a method through which a fungal compound capable of rearming the self-destruct gene in certain cancer cells can be artificially produced in marketable quantities, providing a potential cancer therapeutic strategy.
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For a while, I felt demotivated thinking about my previous academic accomplishments. But I also knew that getting a PhD degree would help alleviate the sense of failure I associated with my academic progress.
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Do researchers feel supported in academia, or would they like a few things to change? A round up of experiences shared by researchers who participated in the global survey on mental health in academia.
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I spend a few seconds sinking into this emotion, shuddering from the reality that the life of a black man/woman/child is not valued the same as my white friends and coworkers. I feel guilty about not speaking up and telling someone…but find that I don’t know where to begin.
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I always wanted to be sure I would always have something to fall back on. With my structures of certainty, I could do anything. That was, until I lost just about everything.
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When total lockdown was annnounced in my state, my husband was out of town. With a sisnking feeling, I realized that I would have to manage a pressing research deadline and my baby all alone.
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I was exhausted, sleep deprived, and often depressed, but I finished my research and made all the amendments requested by my supervisor. Finally, I submitted my research, the result of blood, sweat, and tears, to an academic journal.
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Some plants, like soybean, are known to possess an innate defense machinery that helps them develop resistance against insects trying to feed on them. However, exactly how these plants recognize signals from insects has been unknown until now. In a new study, scientists in Japan have uncovered the cellular pathway that helps these plants to sense danger signals and elicit a response, opening doors to a myriad of agricultural applications.
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Learn everything you need to know about ethics in research writing and publishing
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60 minutes is all you need to learn how to catch the attention of the reader
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Foolproof strategies to revise and resubmit your manuscript.
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An overview of scholarly publishing - perfect to introduce all the basic concepts researchers should know about
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Avoid common pitfalls and resolve authorship issues in an ethical and responsible manner.
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Dr. Desiree Dickerson, Academic Mental Health and Well-Being Consultant, talks about how you can offer support someone who is dealing with mental health issues during COVID-19.
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Spintronic devices, which use electron spin to process data, are emerging at the forefront of semiconductor applications. Staying a step ahead, scientists from Korea recently developed a novel nanomaterial that shows uniform ferromagnetism even at room temperature. This material is expected to be applicable to future next-generation electronic devices.
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If the idea of writing a research paper is making you anxious, this article is for you. Learn how you can make a dent in your writing project by creating the first draft of your article.
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Cactus Communications, a global scientific communications company, announced that it has acquired UNSILO, a Denmark-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) company that specializes in text analytics, linguistics, and data science.
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Before I started my research, words like humility, gratitude, and resilience had been just that – words. My PhD journey drew on unknown and uncharted depths of strengths—mine as well as others’
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This week’s challenge will help you think about all your achievements in the year and pick something that stands out.
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A recent study by a group of scientists from Japan and Austria has revealed that a different mechanism is responsible for the formation and maintenance of the cell organelle called endosome that sorts and distributes substances entering a cell. Contrary to current knowledge in the field, the scientists show that the functioning of the Golgi is crucial for this organelle’s upkeep. This result can ultimately help improve treatments for some diseases.
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Scientists from Chung Ang University Korea and Stanford University School of Medicine show the effectiveness of a ‘serious’ mobile video game in improving the symptoms of Obssessive Compulsive Disorder.
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Cactus Foundation has launched a global mental health survey for researchers
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has resolved to reduce and eventually eliminate the need and funding of animal-based research for testing the toxicity of chemicals.
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About six years ago, when I became a university lecturer in Nigeria, I was suddenly faced with a difficult situation. I was forced to “publish or perish” in international journals. It was at this time that I began to tango with peer review.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it will be supporting Plan S, an initiative to make research publications fully open access (OA).
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The aggregation of amyloid protein fibrils is involved in diseases such as amyloidosis and even Alzheimer’s. A group of Japanese scientists has explored the use of free-electron laser to break down these aggregates. This technique could be used for treatment of diseases that involve amyloid protein aggregation.
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Breakthrough research by researchers in Japan has helped them reposition papaverine as a novel drug to treat inflammation that is implicated in sepsis and even cancer
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Academics, especially early career researchers and PhD-holders, are now finding a new way to offer their services as freelancers or consultants to industries that require their skill-set. Learn why a growing number of academics are turning to freelance careers.
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I always had a hard time saying NO. Every time I did, it felt like a missed opportunity. I wish I had infinite time and say yes to all the cool opportunities I get. But my time is definitely limited. So, I've found a way to perceive all my “NOs” as accomplishments.
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What if your research data is stolen or lost in a lab fire? How can you ensure that your data is safe from the clutches of such threats? This infographic lists 10 must-know data management tips for researchers.
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When my daughter was born, I was in the middle of teaching a third-year course online. I could have gone on maternity leave, but the union rules for sessional lecturers at my institution were such that anyone who filled in for me would be deemed qualified to teach it in the future, or maybe even replace me. So I couldn’t just go on leave and had to come up with an alternate plan.
Jul 8, 2019
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Jun 28, 2019
This post explains what lay summaries are, the purpose they serve, the stages in your career when you may need to write them, and how they can help make your research more visible and impactful.
Jun 28, 2019
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Jun 27, 2019
I have never done things small. Today, on the brink of turning 32, I am about to have my first baby. And also, today I finally got full IRB approval for my dissertation study, which means that this summer, as I am having Logan, I will also be writing the first two chapters of my paper.
Jun 26, 2019
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I have had a lifelong love affair with math and science. At the end of college, I had no ideas about what to do with my life. I finally found my way to a PhD program. I thought the PhD would give me purpose in life for the next couple of years. But the reality of academic science was different than I expected.
Jun 26, 2019
If you’ve ever taken a history class, you know that it entails a lot of reading. And last semester, when I wasn’t reading, I was writing. In those rare moments when I was doing neither, I was probably thinking about what I needed to read or write. So you can imagine what the final stretch of my semester looked like!
Jun 26, 2019
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Looking forward to attending academic conferences this season? Here are 15 tips that will help you maximize your conference experience.
Jun 25, 2019
“You have to do better than this if you want a career,” my professor warned. The words stung and burned into the darkest recesses of my mind, not because I was taken aback, but because I knew on some level that they were true. They were the doubts that nearly kept me from applying to grad school in the first place. Maybe I'd made a huge mistake after all!
Jun 24, 2019
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Let’s face it, grad school is selfish! It’s all consuming. It is a giant monster that bursts into your life and suddenly begins to eat up everything you love as you try to strike back. And as your life gets devoured by this crazy, hellish thing, you realize that you’re the one who invited it into your home and that you have to protect yourself.
Jun 20, 2019
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Jun 20, 2019
While most of my job involves sitting at a desk, I am fortunate that for three months a year I live in a tent, explore remote places, and dig fossil bones out of the earth. But, being a field-based female scientist, and balancing work with family has always been a juggle that has required a lot of creative solutions.
Jun 20, 2019
Authors are sometimes reluctant to discuss the flaws in their study, as they believe that this might jeopardize their chances of acceptance. However, hiding the limitations only draws more attention to them and gives the impression that the research process was not rigorous enough. This case study highlights the importance of presenting limitations and provides some tips on how to present limitations in a positive light.
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Jun 13, 2019
Following from Part 1, this time it’s all about the babies really. Over the past four years, our lab composition has seen four new ‘tiny’ additions – our lab members have had four babies, with another due in December! And while this is surely impressive in some ways, it has brought its own set of challenges.
Jun 13, 2019
Jun 13, 2019
This past summer was supposed to be my “push to the finish line” and “bring ‘er home” summer. I was originally supposed to submit my thesis on Friday, September 29 – but things got a little complicated and I needed an extension. Clearly, the universe had other plans for my summer.
Jun 13, 2019
In the South African township where I grew up, we have a special meal on Sundays called “Seven Colours.” It consists of a mishmash of foods and beautiful colors on your plate. In honor of this, I’d like to give you the seven colors of my PhD experience – a mishmash of experiences and revelations I have had in this journey of PhD so far.
Jun 13, 2019
I am more than familiar with the fears and doubting thoughts that flood your mind before applying for a graduate degree. Although these fears are not necessarily truths, it’s important to reflect on them once they surface. Here, I have put together 5 questions to consider before applying to grad school.
Jun 13, 2019
As my codes and latest findings continue to baffle me, I decided to write this blog post on finding my research interest. When people ask me what my PhD is on, I usually respond with, “So, I’m doing research on teacher education.” But how did I find myself on this path?
Jun 12, 2019
I almost made it all the way through college with barely touching coffee. Sure, I’d occasionally indulge in a white chocolate mocha to get me through finals week, but I generally didn’t need caffeine to keep my brain afloat. But all that changed during the second semester of my senior year when I enrolled in a Latin American history class.
Jun 12, 2019
Jun 12, 2019
Before I began my postgraduate journey, I thought that pursuing a PhD was all about getting equipped with the skills I needed to do a job or more specifically to be a scientist. Back then, I didn’t understand what a scientist really was. And I was in for a pleasant surprise!
Jun 12, 2019
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Jun 7, 2019
It took quite some time for me to get used to my role as a mother and then merge my scientist/professional-me with my mother-me. So, this made it kind of uncomfortable for me to bring my baby to work or to a conference. It felt really weird to be those two roles at the same time, and I felt forced to choose!
Jun 7, 2019
Jun 7, 2019
Lately, my Master’s has started to feel more real than ever before. I am putting the teeny pieces together, and it’s like a gazillion-piece jigsaw puzzle! I’ve realized that I’ll be wasting time if I rush into it. So, to ensure that I don’t write rubbish, I follow a specific sequence that goes like this…
Jun 7, 2019
Launching into Honours, I had a few preconceived ideas of what it would be like. However, it was only until I started experiencing Honours first hand, that I realized I was mistaken. Here, I'd like to share some of the expectations I had and what my Honours experience has really been like!
Jun 5, 2019
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Jun 4, 2019
I will not sugar coat it: I work in a refugee camp designed to be an open-air prison in the middle of a desert. This means working long hours and witnessing people treated in a way that shouldn’t be allowed after fleeing from horrors that shouldn’t exist.
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I first stumbled across astronomy by reading Stephen Hawking’s ‘A Brief History of Time,’ and countless documentaries on the Discovery channel. I was fascinated by it all. But unanswered questions about the universe, like dark matter and how galaxies formed, are what really got me hooked!
May 30, 2019
In the media, an academic simply doesn’t look like me. They don’t come from the background I came from. While, this may seem like an overgeneralization, sometimes I feel like I’ve won the ‘label jackpot’– one that makes me fall nowhere close to the stereotypical academic.
May 30, 2019
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May 28, 2019
As a PhD student who was constantly penalised in their high school years for ‘unclear writing’ and ‘needs structure,’ I understand the impact of good feedback, and desperately wanting to make the requested revisions. Sadly, not all of my teachers had the skills to help me.
May 28, 2019
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May 27, 2019
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A large part of being an academic in recovery means having to figure out how much of your identity is being an academic scientist. And if that is gone, then what is left? I’ve had to swal with this feeling, even though I’m still a scientist, just not in academia.
May 27, 2019
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May 22, 2019
While talking to one of my committee members, I learned that by appearing nervous while making a presentation, I come across to the audience as uninterested in my research. Hearing this was very hurtful and disheartening because the truth is that I actually find my research extremely engaging and fulfilling.
May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
Two weeks ago, I was in the warm, comforting environment of my mentor group meet-up when my mentor asked me point blank: “How is your career planning going?” In that moment, I froze! I couldn’t, for the life of me, remember what the status of my soul-searching career plan was.
May 22, 2019
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May 22, 2019
Thousands of researchers flocked to the streets of Brazil to protest a major cut in the public education budget. Education Minister Abraham Weintraub announced a 30% cut to the universities’ discretionary budget.
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I need a little motivation right now – a nice reminder of why I wanted to be a scientist and why I get up every morning to go to work, even on the most unglamorous scientific days. So I’d like to share how I stumbled into the field of atmospheric chemistry, why I decided to endure the fun that is grad school, and why I am going to continue working in this field despite a glum funding situation.
May 21, 2019
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May 21, 2019
I’ll be leaving university with a PhD by December, and right now I feel like a falling cat. I’m hurtling towards the defense date trying to reconfigure myself in mid-air, hoping I can manage to land before impact. I’ve had interviews followed by rejections. And keeping my own spirits up is getting harder every day.
May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019
In exactly a week, I will be back at work and someone other than me is going to take care of my little rascals. I am not worried about my 4 year old, who has already experienced me working Monday to Friday. But I am definitely worried about how my 6-month old baby boy is going to react to me not being near him all the time.
May 21, 2019
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Last summer, I was awarded tenure and it felt amazing. It was one of the proudest and most significant moments in my life thus far. After the warm and fuzzy feeling wears off though, I was left wondering “what’s next?” And if I'm being honest, I'd have to admit that I'm still struggling with this.
May 20, 2019
On New Year’s Eve, I received a call from my supervisor. He told me that, during a storm, my pigeon shed had flooded. All of my power boards and electrical cables were under about 20 cm of water. Everything was covered in dirt and muck. The pigeons were fine, but everything else was a mess!
May 20, 2019
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May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
My week started off with a trip to the ultrasound place. The moment the nurse put the wand onto my stomach, we looked up and saw that we were going to have a baby boy – I couldn’t be happier! I was positive that this was going to be my big news for the week, but it seems that life also had other plans.
May 16, 2019
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Over a year ago, I decided to work towards broadening my horizons and investing in my growth. So I applied for a scholarship. A few weeks later I received a call, letting me know that I had been shortlisted for an interview. I was overjoyed, but I also felt my heart cringe at the thought of being bombarded with questions that I couldn’t possibly answer.
May 15, 2019
I was so terrified of speaking at a conference that I purposely submitted my poster abstract after the given deadline, Despite this, my abstract was chosen. I cried when I got the email congratulating me on my interesting abstract! And I cried when I realized there was no escaping this talk and that I was going to have to do it.
May 15, 2019
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May 14, 2019
The research methods I planned to use for my PhD research were never a secret. I was expected to disclose the research methods I intended to use, in my PhD application. Among those methods, I positioned a largely qualitative online survey. Little did I know, that this data collection method was completely opposed to what my supervisor had in mind and expected of me.
May 10, 2019
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May 10, 2019
Have you heard of Plan S? It has been one of the hottest topics of discussion among academics over the past few months. Most of you might be aware of what it is. If you don’t, this post is for you. In this post I will discuss the basics of Plan S and some of its implications on research and researchers globally.
May 9, 2019
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May 8, 2019
Dr. Erica Hawkins, a postdoctoral scientist working on starch synthesis in plants, shares her story of battling mental health issues such as anxiety and OCD as an academic.
May 8, 2019
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May 8, 2019
I don’t know exactly when I started to change my mind about academia. Actually, I think it was a mix of things that lead me out of it. This past weekend, I finally emptied my office at the university. Although it did hurt to wipe everything off and leave almost 20 years of academia behind, I am happy with my job and the path my life has taken. Indeed, there’s life after academia, and I’m enjoying it a lot.
May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019
On a typical day for me as a chemistry PhD student, I am involved with several activities and tasks both inside and outside of the lab. Juggling these things requires a lot of time management, which I have varying levels of success at doing. But I like that there’s a lot of variety in my work!
May 8, 2019
I fully agree that getting a PhD can carry you down a road filled with tests and pitfalls. Plus, pursuing post-graduate studies is definitely a test of how you address being stressed. My jaw blocked shut because I processed my stress by grinding my teeth in my sleep during my PhD. However, I don’t think we should accept depression as part of the course.
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
Earlier this year, I gave birth to a baby boy and two months later I started my new position as an Assistant Professor in biology at San Francisco State University. My husband and I were both at home for the first two months after our baby was born, but I usually hear: “Wow, you went back to work after only two months?” whereas he hears: “Wow, how cool that you were home for two full months!”
May 7, 2019
Several months ago I completed a 35-hour yoga teacher training class. In following months as I tried to maintain my yoga practice while finishing my doctoral dissertation, I found that several of the core yoga principles were translatable to my scientific process. And applying these principles to my daily scientific life made me feel more productive and focused.
May 7, 2019
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I’m a professional, an expert who has earned a credential, namely a PhD, that reinforces these facts. You may ask why I need these facts reinforced. It is not because I have a gigantic ego, think I’m better than everyone else, or am a member of the non-existent Canadian “elite.” The fact that I’m a professional and an expert needs to be enforced regularly because this is questioned several times, primarily because I don’t look like a typical scientist.
May 3, 2019
I think it’s important to share that doing a PhD isn’t all positive and productive. Sometimes you feel terrible and you just have to accept it and try to change things around. Full steam ahead to positive and productive times!
May 3, 2019
Many things happened at once when our program began a year ago. Our orientation week was cut short and we missed the first week of classes due to Hurricane Harvey. After that, getting into the classroom mentality took a while because the storm had lasting effects on many of my classmates and professors.
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
“It’s so hard to have a mom who’s a scientist,” our oldest says, sounding exasperated, after a deep sigh and a roll of her eyes. “Mommy, why can’t I come with you?” asks our youngest, with her eyes big, bright, and just so sincere. I’ve done everything I can think of to reduce the stress of my being gone on my family. Do any of those preparations ever assuage my guilt? Honestly, not really.
May 3, 2019
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Apr 30, 2019
I have been really busy the last several weeks working on writing my dissertation and preparing to teach an Introduction to Ecology course. All the time spent staring at my computer has me daydreaming about all the hours I have spent doing field work over the course of my PhD. I flipped through some half-finished blog posts and journal entries from that period, and was instantly transported back to this memorable day.
Apr 30, 2019
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Apr 29, 2019
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Apr 29, 2019
When I first got diagnosed with anxiety and mild depression, I felt ashamed of it. What did I possibly have to be depressed about? I had amazing friends and family, a PhD in a great institute and a great lab, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love science, so why was I anxious about it all the time?
Apr 29, 2019
Who knew that being on a huge stage talking about bird sperm could be so much fun? All summer I’ve been working on my presentation and it’s been one of things that I’ve been looking forward to but I was also quite nervous. Being in the spotlight like that isn’t really in my nature, so I was really pushing myself to do it. But oh my, am I glad I did it! I am still on an adrenaline high and feel like I’d just like to go out there and do it again!
Apr 26, 2019
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The past few years have been such a steep learning curve and I look back at my naïve, optimistic first-year self with a little bit of fondness for blindly jumping onto the rollercoaster. You can’t really put into words the experience of doing a PhD or prepare yourself for what lies ahead. While the challenges are many, the scale tends to tip towards the rewards more often than not.
Apr 22, 2019
Indian scientists have launched a preprint repository where researchers can archive manuscripts from multiple disciplines. The online repository will help to improve the quality of science, hope the founders of the initiative.
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I've had several people tell me that "tenure is no big deal," both pre- and post-tenure. I respectfully and wholeheartedly disagree. I know that tenure is not some magical pass to stop working and spend every day rock climbing. But, that doesn't mean that it's not a game-changer in many other ways. From my viewpoint, tenure changes everything!
Apr 19, 2019
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I’m very privileged – I have a supportive family, supportive friends, a loving partner, a nice, safe place to live, health insurance, clean running water, and all of my basic needs are met. However, I do face some unique challenges in academia being a woman and a first-generation college student.
Mar 22, 2019
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French theoretical physicist and founder of the Dolos list, Professor Alexander Georges, shares his views on the emergence of predatory publishing and discusses how this business model poses a threat to the integrity of scientific endeavor.
Mar 14, 2019
This week was the deadline of my first ever real grant application. It’s been pretty hard work, but in a strange way I’ve kind of enjoyed it. I get the impression from my senior colleagues that by the time you’ve written a whole bunch of grant proposals it gets less fun, but I’m still naive and optimistic! Well, I’m also a skeptic so I don’t actually expect it to be funded, but I’m hopeful enough to keep the process positive!
Mar 13, 2019
I find that a great way to stay motivated is to find people whose work you find inspirational and use them as a benchmark for yourself. Personally, I admire a few scientists and I like to think of them as my superheroes. Incidentally, the researchers who inspire me to do better are all women! And here, I’d like to talk about some of these women scientists who have been doing phenomenal work despite adverse conditions.
Mar 8, 2019
Mar 7, 2019
eLife's reproducible research paper will allow readers to change the underlying code and produce altered results to better understand the work presented in the research.
Mar 6, 2019
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Feb 28, 2019
The shortest month of the year has just gone by, and yet, so much happened this month in the academic and scholarly publishing world! We’re sure you want to know it all, so read on!
Feb 27, 2019
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If you asked me two years ago where I would be now, I never in a million years would have said sitting at my desk every week day reading journal articles and writing a proposal for an 80,000 word thesis. But guess what? That is exactly what I am doing and even crazier – I enjoy it!
Feb 19, 2019
The longest government shutdown in the U.S. history has come to a temporary end but what impact has it had on the federal agencies in the country? Read on to know more.
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Like many others who have traversed academia before me, my journey includes a lot of grappling with my own mental health. It is no secret that life as a graduate student is inherently challenging. And it’s worn down both my mental and physical health.
Jan 25, 2019
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What are the types of biases faced by qualitative researchers? Are there any means to avoid them? This article will help you identify 7 different types of biases in qualitative research, making it easier to take preventive measures to avoid them as well.
Jan 3, 2019
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I started my PhD at my host University. Like anyone starting anything new, I was excited! I thought I would be making a ground-breaking discovery in two years and graduating in three and a half. I had everything planned out. It’s funny looking back now because I am in the third year of my PhD and I haven’t made any ground-breaking discoveries; in fact, half the time I’m asking myself, “What am I doing here?”
Dec 5, 2018
Here're some interesting discussions you may have missed this month– a unique disobedience award that rewards scientists for their contributions to society, a different perspective on gene editing, a journal that publishes controversial research papers, a perspective on citizen science, and the pros of cons of a journal editorial boards having an academic editor.
Nov 30, 2018
Many researchers struggle when it comes to writing literature review for their research paper. A literature review is a comprehensive overview of all the knowledge available on a specific topic till date. This article provides detailed guidelines and tips to write and structure your literature review perfectly.
Nov 29, 2018
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Nov 27, 2018
The bottom-line line is that being a parent in academia can be difficult. On the one hand, those lucky enough to be on the tenure track usually have health insurance, parental leave, and a somewhat flexible schedule as long as one is willing to work nights and on vacation. On the other, I don’t think academics are ever totally “at home.”
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Did you know that in 2018, around 3 million articles were published? That the accessibility to content is now at its record high today? The scholarly communication industry is dynamic and to understand it better, it is vital to keep pace with the latest trends and updates. The STM report published by the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers is a great source of information for everyone involved in scholarly publishing. This article will present some of the most remarkable highlights of this report.
Nov 9, 2018
Nov 9, 2018
The month of October zoomed past us! If you were too busy to catch up with the interesting goings-on in academic publication and scholarly communications industry, our team of editors has you covered. We have curated some of the most exciting and thought-provoking conversations that transpired in this month. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and read!
Oct 31, 2018
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Impostor syndrome isn’t a diagnosable thing, but it certainly impacts the way people view themselves…and I imagine those predisposed to mental health issues like depression and anxiety are more susceptible. I also deal with both of those things, to a degree. Here, I talk about the imposter syndrome and how it has affected me.
Oct 29, 2018
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I created the @ProfessorJaded account for a series of different reasons. But initially, it primarily served as role-play for a fictional character. I considered writing a short-story about a jaded professor in April 2014 and decided to create an anonymous Twitter account where I could “research” the character. I abandoned the idea a few months later, but kept the Professor Jaded account alive just to see what would happen. And guess what? Within a month, it had more followers than my real account.
Oct 29, 2018
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Have you ever wondered whether chimpanzees in a zoo imitate human visitors? Or whether using voodoo dolls to retaliate against rude bosses is effective? This year’s winners of the Ig Nobel Prizes have studied these questions and many other interesting ones. These prizes celebrate unusual investigations and honor “research that makes people laugh and then think.” Find out who the winners of the 2018 Ig Nobel Prizes are.
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Through the course of your research project, there will be several individuals who have made varied contributions. However, not all of these individuals can be considered as authors of your paper. This slide deck will clarify who is an author and who does not qualify as an author of your paper, and explain three unethical authorship-related practices that you must avoid.
Sep 17, 2018
Peer Review Week is one of the most exciting events for the scholarly community around the world. We hope you have been following Editage Insights’ Peer Review 2018 series where we have shared several interesting insights from industry professionals about this year’s theme: Diversity and inclusion. This year’s event is coming to a close and we wanted to capture some of the most interesting discussions around the theme of this year’s Peer Review Week. This post curates some interesting perceptions and opinions shared by industry professionals. Happy reading!
Sep 15, 2018
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Addressing peer reviewers’ comments can be quite stressful, particularly when the comments are exhaustive. But if you are well-prepared, this can be an enriching learning experience. This podcast provides you with 5 excellent tips to help you deal with peer review comments effectively.
Sep 14, 2018
Plagiarism is perhaps the most rampant form of academic misconduct and can lead to rejection. This podcast identifies 5 common types of plagiarism and provides some useful tips on how you can avoid accidental plagiarism.
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
An abstract is like a movie trailer. It offers a preview, highlights key points, and helps the audience decide whether to view the entire work. Abstracts are the pivot of a paper because many journal editorial boards screen manuscripts only on the basis of the abstract. This podcast provides some useful tips to help you write the most effective abstract for your paper.
Sep 14, 2018
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Sep 13, 2018
Nitasha Devasar, Managing Director, Taylor & Francis, India and South Asia, shares what diversity in peer review means to her and about how journals can encourage and increase diversity and inclusion in their editorial boards, peer review pool, and author base.
Sep 13, 2018
Sep 11, 2018
Donald Samulack, President, US Operations, Editage, Cactus Communications, talks about how the scholarly publishing industry needs to make concerted efforts to move toward greater inclusivity and diversity in peer review.
Sep 10, 2018
Sep 10, 2018
Reviewing scientific literature can help you develop your writing and communication skills. Moreover, you will be able to keep up with and contribute to the developments in your area of research. If you’re a researcher looking to advance your career by taking on the responsibilities of peer reviewing, these tips will help you go about it with confidence!
Sep 10, 2018
[This video was originally published by VCU Libraries on YouTube and has been republished here.]Getting published in a scholarly journal is important for researchers. But are you unsure about the kind of article you want to write? While most researchers aspire to publish original research articles, you can choose from other types of articles such as review articles, theoretical articles, editorials and more. This informative video takes you through the various types of articles you could publish based on what fits your current requirements.
Sep 7, 2018
Sep 7, 2018
[This video was originally published by jbstatistics on YouTube and has been republished here.]Does the concept of p-value confuse you? P-value is the measure of the strength of the evidence with respect to the null hypothesis. Many researchers find it challenging to understand the nuances of p-value and their usage. Although the use of p-values is debated by researchers, many believe that they can be useful if understood and used appropriately. Watch this video to understand what the basic concepts related to p-value explained with simple examples.
Sep 7, 2018
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Sep 6, 2018
[This video was originally published by UTMLibrary on YouTube and has been republished here.]Do you know the difference between a reference and a citation? Watch this video as it takes you through simple definitions citations and references.
Sep 6, 2018
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Sep 1, 2018
Gail Schofield, marine ecologist at the Centre for Integrative Ecology at Deakin University, shares a unique perspective on diversity in peer review.
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Hasn’t July been a busy month on the scholarly communication and academic publishing front? We know it may not have been easy to catch up with all the happenings. From discussions about gender disparity in the field of academia to the relationship between science and politics, a lot has transpired! But don’t worry; we have you all covered. Let’s plunge straight into the some of the most interesting conversations of this month! Happy reading!
Jul 31, 2018
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An Indian news media publishing company has uncovered a large and thriving market of questionable publishers and journals in India. According to an investigation, over 300 predatory publishers operate hundreds of journals in India. Read on to find out more.
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Around 600 members of U.S. scientific community, including 4 Nobel Laureates, have signed a letter that urges research institutions in the country to be more transparent and open with their animal research. The main intent behind this initiative is to respond to the backlash that animal studies are facing. Read the article to know more about this initiative.
Jun 22, 2018
While it was known that the U.S. was planning to revamp its policy around visas for Chinese students, earlier this month the new policy was confirmed during a hearing on student visas. Read on to find out all the details of the policy and academics' reaction to the development.
Jun 20, 2018
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May 31, 2018
The conflict between publishers and consortia around the world is showing no signs of ending. After the consortia (including universities and libraries) in Germany, France, and the Netherlands failed to renew their contracts with academic publishers, the Bibsam Consortium in Sweden became the most recent addition to this list. Read on to know why Sweden declared that it will not renew the agreement.
May 28, 2018
Many authors consider lab work easier than writing a research paper. The main challenges they face while doing the latter include structuring the research paper and following the relevant style conventions. Apart from this, authors are often confused about the language to be used in scientific papers and look for guidebooks or learning courses on the topic. One such resource is the International Society for Optics and Photonics’ (SPIE’s) guidebook for students and faculty in science and engineering.
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Although statistics is one of the primary tools of biomedical research, its misuse and abuse, whether intentional or unintentional, is widespread. It is, in fact, increasingly being identified as one of the chief factors for manuscript rejection. This article looks closely at the reasons behind misuse of statistics and ways to fix this widespread problem in biomedical research.
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A published paper is not the end, but a means to the larger picture – the actual research itself – which is broader in scope than the paper. This post talks about the how the propositions in research do not cease to exist once a theory is supported or when a paper is published and how researchers can ensure that their work can be replicated.
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Academic blogs are a great way to pick up chatter about what’s brewing in scholarly publishing and what researchers think about specific aspects of academia. They are also a great source of essential tips and guidance for researchers and PhD students as they advance through their academic careers. This article lists 40 popular academic blogs that every researcher and PhD student needs to read!
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Some stakeholders of scientific research believe that the problems that plague scientific research and scholarly communication can be resolved to a large extent with the adoption of blockchain. Late last year, Digital Science published a report Blockchain for Research: Perspectives on a New Paradigm for Scholarly Communication that explores how blockchain could help overcome the challenges the publishing industry and scholarly communication is facing. This article provides an overview of the report, highlighting the most interesting points of discussion that lead to the question of whether blockchain could be embraced by scholarly communication.
Feb 23, 2018
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 research are handled ethically with respect and care. This article explains how federal and local or institutional animal research regulatory bodies function. Knowing this will help you prepare for your research on animals.
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Is getting published in a journal one of your goals for this year? Publishing in journals is vital for researchers, but the path to publication can be arduous if you do not plan well. To help you attain your goals, this article will provide a step-by-step process to help you create your own publication schedule, and make you aware of the possible outcomes after you submit your manuscript to a journal. So get ready to attain your publication goals!
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A consortium of 300 South Korean universities and college libraries has reached an agreement with publishing giant Elsevier after long negotiations and a series of disagreements. However, the consortium has clarified that it is not completely satisfied with the newer rates as well. Read on to find details on the terms of the agreement and how South Korea plans to negotiate for a better deal.
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The postdoctoral period is the springboard for an early career researcher before plunging into the independent scientific career. Therefore, finding the right mentor is crucial in culminating the postdoctoral period into a rewarding career move as well as a satisfying learning experience. This article provides tips and guidelines to help you make an informed choice before accepting a position in any lab.
Jan 11, 2018
In our drive to bring you the best resources to boost your career progression and add to your bank of knowledge, we published close to 600 content pieces throughout 2017. These include interviews, articles, Q&As, quizzes, and more. This content is based exclusively on your, i.e., our readers’ needs and areas of interest. But aren’t you curious about the content that was read the most? Here are the top 10 posts that were widely read and shared by the Editage Insights community in 2017.
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2017 was an eventful year for everyone in academic publishing. The year witnessed many trend-setting changes and new practices, keeping many of us on our toes. Throughout the year, we interviewed many thought leaders in the scholarly publishing industry to get a sense of their views on these trends and changes. In this SlideShare presentation, we bring you extracts from their interviews and the advice they shared to help you. Did you find these extracts useful? Was there any one which particularly stood out for you? We’d love you hear from you! If you’d like to share your thoughts and opinions with us, please post them in the comments section below.
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On Dec 21, Elsevier announced that it is in the process of retracting 26 papers across six of its journals due to peer review manipulation and authorship irregularities. 13 of the papers have already been retracted and the rest are soon to follow. The papers have been published by a group of Iran-based researchers.
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If you think that journals are in the content business, here is a different perspective. The author of this article believes that the journals are in the "assertions" business. Read on for an interesting discussion on how journals make various assertions about the quality of content they publish and use various tools to validate these assertions.
Dec 12, 2017
Scholarly literature can be of different types; some of which require that researchers conduct an original study, whereas others can be based on existing research. One of the most popular Q&As led us to conclude that of all the types of scholarly literature, researchers are most confused by the differences between a research paper and a review paper. This infographic explains the five main differences between these two types of scholarly papers.
Dec 11, 2017
Despite only four years under our belt, Editage Insights attracts 200,000+ monthly readers, and our community is growing every day. To mark our anniversary, we want to reach out and celebrate our most engaged and interactive community members. In this post, we introduce 4 of our most engaged community members.
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In this month’s round up, we have a mixed bag including the free global release of Stephen Hawking's 1966 thesis, academics questioning the threshold of statistical significance, a brand new model of peer review, and more. Read on to stay abreast of all the latest happenings in the scholarly community.
Oct 27, 2017
Many researchers hesitate to publish open access (OA) for a variety of reasons. To those researchers who are not familiar with the concept of open access and the functioning of open access journals, submitting to an OA journal might seem like a risky step. This reluctance to submit to OA journals and to make research freely accessible could be triggered by several existing misconceptions about OA such as “All open access journals are predatory.” In order to choose a legitimate OA journal, authors must be able to differentiate between reliable OA journals and the predatory ones. This SlideShare presents a set of questions that authors can ask themselves before choosing an OA journal to submit their manuscripts. These questions will help authors to judge the authenticity of the concerned journal.
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After months of working on your research paper, receiving a "revise and resubmit" decision from the journal can be very disheartening. The key is to remain calm and address the reviewers' suggestions for revision in a systematic manner. This article provides 10 easy-to-follow steps that will guide you through the revision and then the resubmission of your paper.
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Who will win the 2017 Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences? While there have been several speculations and predictions about the winners, the Nobel Committee is announcing the prize shortly. Please check the video above to watch the announcement.
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The winners of the Nobel Prize 2017will soon be announced, and the air is rife with predictions and discussions. Are you as excited as we are?
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Peer review can be a long-drawn process that involves long waiting periods, understanding the various stages of the review process, dealing with reviewer comments, responding to those comments, and making revisions to the paper based on the comments. Over the years, we have dealt with numerable questions from authors about peer review. Here we present to you the 10 most frequently asked questions.
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Peer review rigging—a growing concern for the scientific publishing system—has led journals to retract several hundereds of papers. Apart from discussions on whether authors should be allowed to suggest potential peer reviewers, experts have highlighted the need for a set of guidelines to resolve the issue of peer review rigging. How can journal editors identify whether an author is trying to manipulate their peer review system? Do journals follow commonly accepted best practices? Read this article to find answers to these concerns.
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Peer review as we know it today has evolved through the years to accommodate different journals’ management styles as well as the increasing volume of journal submissions. This infographic lists and simply explains the most common types of peer review.
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Peer review is regarded as the gold standard for evaluating scientific communication. Time and again, however, it has been targeted as a soft spot by researchers and, at times, even editors. This article takes a look at how transparency can help prevent peer review scams.
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Journal editors sometimes ask authors to cite a few relevant articles from the journal to increase their citation count. But what if the editor hands over a whole list of irrelevant articles from the same journal and asks the author to cite them? Read on to find out how to handle such requests.
Aug 18, 2017
Chinese institutions have been known to offer incentives to faculty upon successful publication in reputed, peer-reviewed, high-impact-factor journals. It has recently come to light that, researchers from several other countries are enjoying similar benefits too. Read on to find out which countries incentivize researchers to get published in high impact factor journals.
Aug 16, 2017
The University of Tokyo investigated for almost a year the allegations of scientific misconduct on that Yoshinori Watanabe, an eminent researcher affiliated with the institution. The university’s investigative committee declared Watanabe, a cell biologist, as well as his former lab assistant Yuji Tanno guilty of committing scientific misconduct in five papers. Read on to find out more about the case.
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If the month of July seemed to whizz past while you were hard at work, we have you covered. This month was interesting because there were several noteworthy happenings: an author exposed predatory journals’ workings by submitting a fake Star Wars paper, a team of researchers revealed how many articles Sci-Hub has, a group of scientists challenged P values, and more. Here is a curated list of articles that would keep you abreast of the goings-on in the scholarly publishing world this month. Happy reading!
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Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal and Campaign for Accountability accused Google of “paying academics to publish research favorable to the company’s policy and business positions—often without disclosure of the financial relationship.” However, the report has met with backlash from Google as well as the academics named in the report. Read on to know more about the controversial report and Google's response to it.
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Sci-Hub, the site that provides free access to pirated academic papers, has been ordered to pay $15 million by a U.S. district court to Elsevier for “unlawfully accessing and distributing its copyrighted papers.”
Jun 30, 2017
While Trump’s policies and China’s zeal to curb research misconduct continue to create a buzz, some other insightful discourses have also generated an interest among members of the academic community this month. In this post, our editors have curated an interesting bunch of stories for you to read.
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This infographic lists nine ways in which a thesis is different from a journal article. The idea is to help you understand how the two are completely different types of academic writing, meant for different audiences and written for different purposes.
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Most academic journals, search engines, and indexing & abstracting services classify papers using keywords. Choosing the right keywords will help make you paper searchable, thus helping other researchers find your paper when they are conducting a search on the same topic. These tips will show you how you can go about choosing keywords that are the best fit for your paper.Related reading:Why do journals ask for keywords? How to create keywords for a research paper
Jan 25, 2017
The Reproducibility Project: Cancer Biology has made available the results of the first five studies it attempted to replicate, and their report has taken the world of biology by storm. The findings published in eLife journal state that out of the five studies, only two were successfully repeated, while one failed replication and the remaining two concluded in “uninterpretable results.”
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Scholarly Open Access, a popular blog that listed questionable journals and publishers, has recently been taken down. The blog was maintained by Jeffrey Beall since 2008 who is an academic librarian at the University of Colorado in Denver.
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The issues that received attention in the scholarly community in December were related to authorship, high subscription costs of journals, launch of Elsevier’s new metric CiteScore, privacy protection for scientists facing allegations of misconduct, Swiss participation in EU-funded research, and more.
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What if there were an academic publication Santa who fulfills the wishes of researchers? What would you ask for?
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Part two of the conversation between Dr. Donald Samulack, President US Operations, Editage, Cactus Communications, in conversation with Dr. Anne Woods, Chief Nursing Officer at WKH, and Shawn Kennedy, Editor in Chief, American Journal of Nursing. In this vignette, Shawn concedes that often journal editors face a problem when authors fail to follow author guidelines.
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Authors often avoid publishing in open access journals as they are under the misconception that all open access journals charge high APCs. But what if one of the co-authors is keen on publishing open access? The reluctance of the other could then lead to a dispute between the authors. Read on to find out more.
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What happens when a bad review ruins the chances of your manuscript's acceptance? Well of course, you have the option to appeal against the journal's decision. But you should do so only after careful consideration and a knowledge of the journal's policy for appeals.
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Early career researchers face countless challenges as they push their way through the academic publishing world. Most of these issues are experienced by many but are never openly addressed. In this post, a researcher from Jordan shares her experiences as an academician.
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What are the correct ways of including citations into the text of research papers? This article illustrates two ways of inserting citations into research papers depending on what is being emphasized---the names of authors or their findings.
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This post summarizes the information of interest to potential contributors to the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
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Are you planning to submit a research paper to the journal International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics? This post provides factual information, tips, and guidance to authors.
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Did your busy schedule keep you from following the hottest topics of discussion in the scholarly circles? Worry not! Our team of editors has been on top of the goings-on in academia and has curated a list of the most interesting discussions in the month of July. With exchanges buzzing around impact factor and its efficacy, open access mandates,
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Dr. Donald Samulack, US Operations, Editage, Cactus Communications, in conversation with Euan Adie, Founder and CEO of Altmetric. In this concluding interview segment, Euan shares the origins and evolution of Altmetric, first as a means of helping publishers direct the traffic to their website and now as a tool aiding the discoverability of research.
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Qatar is rapidly gaining popularity as one of the top destinations for researchers across the globe. The country is trying to transition into a knowledge economy, and is therefore, investing heavily in higher education and research. The article explains in detail the reason behind Qatar's growing popularity among the science community.
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Santa Cruz Biotechnology, a large biotech company and a major antibody provider, has been fined $3.5-million by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for violating animal welfare regulations. Apart from this, it will also lose its government license and its registration to operate as a facility that uses animals for research.
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In a surprising move, Brazil’s president Dilma Rousseff signed a law that would allow the sale and production of an untested cancer compound called synthetic phosphoethanolamine. The law that came into effect on April 14 would give any patient with a certified cancer diagnosis access to the compound without the need of a prescription. The law came into effect s
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A postdoc position is often looked upon as a stepping stone to a tenure track faculty position. But a postdoc also involves a unique set of challenges which many PhD graduates do not anticipate when they apply. In this post, I look at some of the challenges faced by postdocs and offer tips on how you can avoid them if you are considering postdoctoral research after your PhD.
Apr 13, 2016
Having a good academic CV is the first and perhaps most crucial step towards getting started on your career path after your PhD. Most often, the CV is the door that leads to interview calls. This post gives some helpful tips on how to create a CV that will appeal to potential employers.
Apr 7, 2016
Get your career-related questions answered live by these experts!
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The London Book Fair (LBF), which is now in its 45th year, will take place from 12-14 April 2016. This event is an amalgamation of readers, writers, publishers, and even gamers who exchange ideas and explore new ways of delivering content. This annual event attracts 25,000 publishing professionals from over 124 countries, and the academic community is a major representative in the event.
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Once a paper is submitted to a journal, authors eagerly wait for the editorial decision. But how does the editor actually take the decision on a manuscript? This article explains the sequence of events that lead from peer review to editorial decision making: how the AE procures the completed reviews, assesses them, and finally comes to a decision on whether to accept the manuscript, request revisions, or reject it.
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Register now for the 2016 Asian Conference of the International Society of Managing and Technical Editors (ISMTE), to be held on April 4-5 in Singapore. The conference, themed "Best Practices in Scholarly Publishing", promises to be very engaging and informative.
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Often, bogus or predatory journals send email invitations to authors to submit their articles, luring them with promises of quick publication. What happens when an author falls prey to such a bogus journal? How can authors assess the credibility of a journal?
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Hosted and co-organised by the Japan Science and Technology Agency under the theme “Making data sharing work in the era of Open Science” the 7th Research Data Alliance (RDA) Plenary meeting will be held in Tokyo, Japan from the 1st to the 3rd of March 2016.
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Find the most essential information you will need to submit research papers to Energy, the journal published by Elsevier.
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While the phenomenon of retraction has received a lot of attention from the scientific community, what has not received enough eyeballs are retraction notices. Most journals do not provide the reasons behind retraction, and thus, the negative connotation about retraction continues to prevail. Apart from this, ambiguous reraction notices are damaging to scientific progress. Questions about what an ideal retraction notice should look like, what journals and authors can do to bring more transparency to retractions, and how this will help science form the main premise of this opinion piece.
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Faced with negative results and a publication bias, authors sometimes resort to unethical means such as tweaking the data or changing the research question, in their desperation to publish their research.This article follows one such case.
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In December 2014, Nature Publishing Group had launched a content sharing initiative as a trial for one year using ReadCube. NPG has announced the success of the initiative and its long-term use.
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The graphical abstract is a relatively new concept. while it is fast gaining popularity with journals, authors are not yet very familiar with the idea. Inadequate journal guidelines about such new concepts can be very inconvenient for authors. What happens when an author is requested by the editor to add a graphical abstract, but the journal website has no clear guidelines about this?
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In this vignette, Rachael Lammey, Product Manager at CrossRef, covers an interesting topic – the use of technology in publishing.
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Peer reviewing a scientific manuscript can be a difficult task for first time reviewers. This article lists the main responsibilities of a peer reviewer, explains how a reviewer can evaluate a scientific manuscript, and provides suggestions on how the review report should be drafted.
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This is the third part of our interview series with Rachael Lammey, Product Manager at CrossRef. After explaining how the DOI introduced persistent linking in academic publishing (in the previous segment), Rachael now talks about the other products offered by CrossRef: CrossCheck, CrossMark, and FundRef.
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Journals expect authors to disclose any form of writing assistance by acknowledging the writer's contribution. However, authors are sometimes reluctant to disclose writing assistance. This case study explores how witholding information about writing assistance could mean non-compliance with good publication practice guidelines.
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As a preventive measure against plagiarism and instances of fake peer reviews, DNA and Cell Biology will impose a 3-year ban on any author who submits plagiarized manuscripts and will not accept any suggestions of preferred reviewers with non-institutional email addresses.
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Jennifer Deyton writes about the changes and growth J&J Editorial has experienced over the past several years and describes the challenges and benefits of finding a balance between working and managing remotely and being able to collaborate in a shared brick-and-mortar office space.
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October was an exciting month and we had so much to read about! We closely followed the 2015 International Open Access Week, the debate on the ethics of stem cell research, problems with clinical trial registration, discussions on irreproducibility of scientific research, a new solution to determine author contribution in mass authorship papers, an insightful report on the peer review process released by Taylor and Francis, and new discussions on the sexism charge against Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt.
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A rise in academic misconduct over the past few years have made editors and reviewers extra vigilant. However, this can sometimes backfire, as revealed in this case study where an innocent author is accused of plagiarism. How does the author counter the false allegations?
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Academic freedom has become a hot topic of discussion among Russian scientists as a recent amendment in law by the Russian government states that research manuscripts have to undergo a screening by the Federal Security Service (FSB) before they are submitted to journals and conferences.
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Provides concise information to potential contributors to the journal Neurosurgery.
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Research is now primarily a collaborative and often an interdisciplinary endeavor. However, this has given rise to the trend of mass authorship and fractional authorship. As a result, discussions about the meaning of authorship and whether the trend of hyperauthorship is making the credibility and accountability of author contribution questionable are rife in academic circles.
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On October 7, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences declared the winners of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The prize was awarded to Tomas Lindahl, Paul
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When a journal does not provide clear information about the APC on its website, but informs the author of the amount only after acceptance, the author finds the charges too high, and decides to submit it elsewhere wihout withdrawing the paper.
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A survey has shown that there is a gap in understanding between authors and journal editors. These slides show how journal editors can provide authors with accurate and up-to-date information about all aspects of publication and how they can communicate clearly and effectively with authors.
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This article, published in Postgraduate Medicine, explores what type of information regarding authorship and pharmaceutical industry support has been provided to physicians by professional associations, and whether the information was consistent with other interpretations of the Sunshine Act.
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Has the Nobel bug bitten you yet? We are just 20 days away from the announcement of 2015 Nobel Prizes. Starting this week, through mid-October, we will bring you interesting and insightful content about the Nobel Prizes in diverse formats.
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The Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) announced the winners of their annual awards on September 10, 2015. Kudos has won the ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing, while the Award for Contribution to Scholarly Publishing was given to Michael Jubb.
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The identity of the founders of PubPeer, the popular and controversial post-publication peer review website, was until recently shrouded in mystery. However, the founders unmasked themselves, announcing the reorganization of PubPeer as The PubPeer Foundation
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Writing a grant proposal requires a lot of time and effort. But all this effort can go waste if the proposal does not conform to the requirements set by the funding agency. Non-conformance to the proposal preparation and formatting guidelines can lead to a rejection without review. This case study tracks the case of one such grant proposal which was rejected because of non-conformance to formatting requirements.
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Science is ever evolving, and replication studies and negative findings play a major role in helping science grow. But journals are not always open to publishing these. What role do replication studies play in scientific discovery? And how can publishing negative results enable scientific advancement? This presentation explores these two questions, speculates why journals may hesitate to publish both, and recommends some steps to help replication studies and negative results find their way into publication.
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In the wake of an impending economic crisis, the Brazilian government is walking down the path of austerity with respect to federal budget and expenditure. This decision has had a direct impact on the research sector, which now faces steep cuts of up to 75% in research funding. This could lead critical research programs to shut down or even cause researchers to lose their jobs.
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What happens when a journal credits someone else for an article instead of the actual author? Such production errors can occur at the time of publication. But what is disconcerting is that it can sometimes go against the author who has been erroneously credited for the work, and his or her reputation can be at stake. Read on to find out how such a situation can be salvaged.
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Editage conducted a webinar in association with Stacy Konkiel from the Altmetric team, which was titled Finding and sharing your research impact: Use Altmetric Effectively. Read on to know about some important concepts discussed in the webinar that will help you recognize the impact of your research and ways of sharing it with the world.
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Understanding the citation patterns and the trends in the use of citation metrics is vital to gaining insights into the dynamic landscape of scholarly publishing. Read on to know whether impact factor will continue to dominate scientific publication, what the latest global trends in citations are, and how citation patterns vary across disciplines and countries. As scientific literature continues to expand and become more accessible, the scientific community is placing increasing importance on studying these trends to measure the impact of published research.
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Check out this infographic to know more STM publishing: how many research articles are published each year, by how many researchers, in how many peer-reviewed journals, how much revenue the STM publishing industry generates, and what trends have changed the direction of global STM publishing
Jun 15, 2015
Editage and Chinese Laser Press (CLP), the most influential optics journal publishing organization, have announced the start of a partnership that will provide discounted English-language editing services to authors submitting to the CLP portfolio of journals.
Jun 9, 2015
A clinical case report or case study is a means of disseminating new knowledge gained from clinical practice. Clinical case reports are the first-line evidence in medical literature as they present original observations. This article provides detailed guidance on how to identify, write, and publish a case report.
Jun 8, 2015
This post clarifies the function of ISSN, the International Standard Serial Number, and affirms that because a journal has an ISSN assigned to it, it does not imply that the journal meets some minimum ‘standards’ of quality in terms of its contents.
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Take this quiz to find out how much you know about academic writing and publication. If you get all questions right, you get the right to brag about it to your colleagues. Answers to all questions are in the series: A guide for early career researchers.
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The journal PLOS ONE sacked a peer reviewer for making sexist remarks on a manuscript. The editor of the journal has also been blamed for the oversight. The peer reviewer made discriminatory remarks about a study on gender differences in the progression of PhD graduates to postdoc positions in the life sciences. One of the two female authors of the study posted excerpts of the reviewer's comments on Twitter, which elicited a series of shocked reactions. The incident hints at potential gender bias in the peer review process and highlights the need to make the process more transparent.
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Every researcher conducts a literature search to ensure that the topic he or she has chosen to work on has not been published earlier. But what happens if, after submitting your manuscript, you discover that such a study does exist, and you have missed it during your literaure review? This case study finds out what can be done if you suddenly realize that your research is rendered completely redundant by the existence of a published study that you had never come across.
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Many journals publish literature reviews as standalone articles. Literature reviews, along with systematic reviews and meta-analyses come under the broad category of review articles. This article deals with literature review as an article type, exlaining the different approaches to a literature review and providing basic guidelines on its structure and organization.
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While there is a fair share of women at the entry level in academia, they are highly underrepresented in senior faculty positions. Most women scientists perceive a tenure track position as not being compatible with having children. What makes it difficult for mothers to continue a career in academia? Read on to find out.
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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.
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Early career researchers struggle to receive grants because granting committees are known to favor esteemed and more established researchers. Does scientific innovation and advancement take a back seat due to this? Is there a need for granting committees to shift their focus from the researcher to the research? Can awarding grants to young researchers early in their career bring a significant change in academic research? This post discusses these questions and attempts at finding answers to them.
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The conventional pre-publication peer review process is time-consuming and may not be favorable to all scientific disciplines. Some journals and publishers offer rapid publication to help authors publish their manuscripts faster. This post discusses the unconventional approach of rapid publication in detail.
Feb 13, 2015
The University of California Press announced the launch of a new online, open-access journal Collabra, which will pay peer reviewers and editors for their contribution. Uniquely, the journal is based on “pay it forward” concept.
Feb 11, 2015
Researchers use Google for a variety of purposes. This post presents some quick and effective tips that will help researchers to make their web searches more productive.
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Elsevier, the largest science journal publisher, has announced that it is preparing to launch an open-access journal this year in collaboration with the research community and will
Feb 5, 2015
This 2-minute video gives a quick overview of how a research paper is structured. It briefly explains the different parts of a research paper, what each part should include, and how the parts should be organized. This video is a short snippet from a webinar on “Quality construction: Concepts of organization that improve your writing” conducted by John McDonald, an editor and academic writing trainer at Editage.
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Two of UK's largest publishers have adopted patient peer review as part of their publication process for clinical/medical research. The process enables patients of clinical trials to participate in the editorial decision making process of journals by playing the role of a peer reviewer. What are the potential benefits of this approach? Read to know more.
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Editage is hosting a series of webinars in the upcoming months to introduce authors to the different aspects of writing and publication. Sign up soon!
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What does the term "big data" mean? Why is it being considered as an additional paradigm to science? In the recent years, the availability of large volumes of data has changed the nature of science significantly. Is science benefitting from this data flood and in what ways? Read the article to get familiar with the term "big data" and its applications in science.
Jan 14, 2015
Non-native speakers of English often find it very difficult to paraphrase or summarize English text using their own words. This is one reason why many non-English speaking authors are unable to clear plagiarism check at the journal end. This video teaches you a few techniques that will help you paraphrase English text effectively.
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As an academic copyeditor who helps authors prepare journal-ready manuscripts on a daily basis, I work on a number of manuscripts that need to be formatted as per guidelines stipulated by a journal. These guidelines range from basic instructions on paper size and language style to exhaustive guidelines on formatting manuscript sections, presenting data, or citing sources.
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Can the high host specificity of phages be used to our advantage, in order to establish a preventive and therapeutic method for some chronic diseases?
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This article demonstrates how you can write a good title for your research paper by following five simple steps.
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The third annual John Maddox Prize was jointly awarded to freelance journalist Dr. Emily Willingham and early career scientist Dr. David Robert Grimes in recognition of their contribution to promoting science and evidence on matters of public interest despite facing difficulty and hostility.
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To ensure that your manuscript conveys your ideas effectively, it is essential for you to structure it well. Many journals expect scientific research papers to be written in the traditional format, which is also referred to as the IMRaD format (Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, and Discussion). This post provides some quick tips following the IMRaD structure.
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This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three researchers “for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy.” Eric Betzig of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Farm Research Campus in Ashburn, Virgi
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Tables and figures are essential components of a research paper. Even before you begin preparing tables and figures for your research manuscript, it is essential for you to understand if and when to use them. Here are some tips to help you present your data better.
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Retraction is one of the most widely discussed topics in the publication industry, and authors should be aware of its implications.
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Every author wants to see their paper published. However, even papers with novel and path breaking findings might face rejection due to basic mistakes in manuscript writing. To avoid this, authors can take care of the following common problems in the introduction, experiment, result, discussion,
Aug 27, 2014
This post emphasizes the need to confirm that all the sources that are being cited are credible in order to avoid misrepresenting the facts from cited sources.
Aug 21, 2014
ESL researchers who do not have the luxury of spending time writing in English and grappling with the nuances of the language can benefit considerably from translation services. They also have the option of package services that offer both translation and editing.
Aug 18, 2014
Protecting the identity of enrolled patients is of utmost importance in clinical studies. However, sometimes, if the study involves facial features, it can be difficult to conceal the identity in pictures showing the affected area. How can the identity of the patient be protected in such cases? Read on to find out.
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Many early career researchers and students are often baffled about the role of peer review and what it entails. This article covers the basics of the peer review system and provides guidelines on dealing with it.
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I am currently writing a few research papers. From my office in France, I must write with my co-authors located in Brazil and two different cities in the USA. How can I collaborate on the writing of elaborate text such as scientific manuscripts while being so far apart? For some time the solution
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The essay is based on a presentation by the author at the 11th International Conference of EASE, Tallinn, June 2012.
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The Editor-in Chief of the New England Journal of Medicine and many others attended the 2013 Council of Science Editors (CSE) annual meeting. This meeting report contains the highlights of the event that was centered on global academic publishing.
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Donald Samulack, President US Operations, Editage, presented a session titled “Can an author’s editor help expedite peer review of the manuscript they edit?” In his session, Donald emphasized that getting an editor to perform a pre-submission linguistic review of articles would not only benefit ESL (English as a second language) authors but would also likely expedite the peer-review process, thereby simplifying the workflow of the journal editing process.
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Knowing a bit about journal publishing helps authors to see their contribution in a context since authors are affected by the policies adopted by publishers of journals.
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Typically, readers see the title of a paper and, if that interests them, skim through the paper, looking at tables and figures and headings. Therefore, headings offer a useful entry point into a paper, and it is important to write them effectively. Read on for some useful tips to write great headings.
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A good editing service should not only ensure that the paper meets the widely accepted standards for language quality but also help the author improve his/her writing skills. With steady improvement in writing skills, authors can save crucial time and effort while writing the next paper.
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Scientific writing is all about being accurate, brief, and objective, and as editors or writers, we should reduce the bias that creeps in from the use of insensitive language and flawed terminology. This article explains how authors can maintain a neutral, respectful, and unbiased tone in their research paper.
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This video snippet takes a sneak peek into a typical day in a journal editor’s life. Dr. Bruce Dancik gives us a glimpse into the various levels of screening that a manuscript goes through, and takes us through the different stages in the editorial decision-making process.
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Learn about the Academy of Management Journal in this brief profile of key facts, requirements, and suggested links.
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To choose the right word from a pair or a group of words with similar meaning, we may consult a dictionary of synonyms. However, there are words that are so similar in their meaning that they are practically interchangeable. Or are they? "Almost" and "nearly" is one such pair, where dictionaries are no help. This article delves deeper into explaining this grammatical conundrum.
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In a list of bullet points, whether each item begins with a capital letter depends on the punctuation mark that comes before the item. A capital letter typically marks the beginning of a sentence.
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Scientific writing often poses a challenge to non-native English authors. While writing papers, authors often face grammatical problems. Let's look closely at one of the most common one in this post.
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It is rare for a single researcher to publish a paper all by herself or himself; most research papers have several or many authors, and the average number of authors for a paper keeps rising
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What is Salami Slicing in academic publishing? Why is it considered an unethical practice? Watch this video to learn more about the hazards of Salami Slicing and find out ways to avoid it.
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Editage services are based on the specific needs that researchers have while preparing manuscripts for journal submission. Here are a few insights into the needs addressed by our Standa
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Among the many ways in which journals differ in the way, they expect authors to format references is the way names of journals are given: whether spelled out in full or abbreviated. This article hands out some tips on handling the abbreviations of journal names in references.
Nov 27, 2013
Graphs are often referred to as pictures of numbers. They capture the meaning behind a set of numbers and convey that meaning at a glance. This article discusses whether leaving the bars in a graph "empty" (blank) or filling them with different colors or patterns (dots, squares, straight lines, etc.) has any impact in the presentation of your data.
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A footnote to a table is a pointer; it tells readers that whatever bit of text they are reading requires additional information to make complete sense. Learn in this article the best ways to use footnotes so that they aid rather than hinder the reader's understanding of your research paper.
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A footnote to a table is a pointer; it tells readers that whatever bit of text they are reading requires additional information to make complete sense. Learn in this article the best ways to use footnotes so that they aid rather than hinder the reader's understanding of your research paper.
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Rejection is the norm in academic publishing. All established researchers are familiar with manuscript rejection. But understanding the possible reasons for journal rejection is the first step to ensuring successful publication.
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Donald Samulack, President, US Operations at CACTUS/Editage was a part of a panel discussing “Experiences, Solutions, and Products and Services in Scholarly Communications” at the SciELO 15 Years Conference held to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the SciELO Network—an open access network that indexes more than 1000 journals and 400,000 papers.
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Getting the citations and references right can be tricky—most researchers also consider it trivial. However, journals insist that authors follow the style recommended for references meticulously. Perhaps what researchers need most is a handy source that can show by example how the bibliographic
Nov 11, 2013
Few books come this close to providing sound advice on the intricacies of the publishing game as What Editors Want: an author’s guide to scientific journal publishing
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Impact factors, the h-index, and other measures of assessing research journals and researchers are all based on citations. The basic logic is simple: if other researchers have cited your paper, that paper must be worthwhile. Although this simple measure is supplemented and refined by taking into account other factors,
Oct 30, 2013
Over the years we have measured “editing quality” in many different ways, and perhaps the most important of these is what you, the author, feel about the completed assignment. Have you been delighted by editing that brings out the true strength of your document?
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At this time of the year, most academicians await the announcement of the Noble Prize winners. This prestigious award is presented to worthy candidates in the fields of medicine, physics, chemistry, economics, literature, and peace. The winners of this year will be announced on the following dates
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Wouldn’t it be interesting to know what the academic world thinks of open access (OA) publishing and related topics, such as peer review, licensing, re-use, and metrics? Read on the results of a broad survey on this topic, conducted by Taylor & Francis and its parent company.
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Addressing peer reviewer comments is a daunting task for even the most experienced authors. Sometimes peer reviewers write long-winded comments, which make it difficult to pinpoint the specific aspects you need to address. Once you receive reviewer comments for your submission, go through them
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Choosing a research question is clearly the first and most basic step to achieving publication success and advancing your career as a researcher. Read on for detailed tips to choose a great research question.
Oct 17, 2013
Traditional metrics for measuring scholarly impact, such as the impact factor of the journal, h-index, etc., are familiar to all researchers. But although still very popular, citation-based bibliometrics have been under criticism for various reasons, such as they cannot appropriately map
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There are many books on the topic of scientific and research writing, but most researchers hardly have the time to delve into such books. If only there was something concise and yet enlightening! There is, actually. Try
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Having a hard time picking a suitable journal for your paper? Wondering how to avoid the pain of your paper not matching the journal’s scope and the consequent delays in publication? Watch this video for some quick tips!
Oct 17, 2013
Even if you don’t intend to plagiarize, you may accidentally stumble into the trap of plagiarism. This is called Accidental Plagiarism. And it could happen to you if you’ve not mastered publication ethics. This video has some tips on how to avoid accidental plagiarism when writing a research paper.
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When writing a paper, always acknowledge all sources clearly and avoid copying other authors’ words verbatim. Failure to do so could lead to loss of tenure/funding and loss of credibility.
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Journals will not publish your paper if your study involves human subjects and you have not obtained informed consent.
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This post describes the features of a good cover letter. Read on for a simple checklist of dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind to write an effective cover letter.
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Conferences offer researchers a great opportunity to make numerous professional connections. If you wish to make the most of these conferences, read this article that shares some excellent networking tips.
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The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) defines a clinical trial as any research project wherein human subjects are prospectively assigned to an intervention group or a control group to study the cause-and-effect relationship between a medical intervention and a health outcome.
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Recent times have witnessed a drastic increase in the number of cases of scientific misconduct. In fact, the number of documented cases—419 in 2012, which is twice the number in 2011)—is too large to be ignored.
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It is that time of the year when the Nobel Prize winners are announced and researchers wait anxiously to see if their specific field of study is recognized. But now as research is becoming more international and multidisciplinary, some people think the Nobel Prize award system is outdated and needs some changes. Do you think so too?
Oct 16, 2013
Comments by peer reviewers and journal editors are meant to help authors improve their manuscript. Follow the three golden rules mentioned in this article when responding to reviewer comments.
Oct 16, 2013
Have you often wondered how your research activities and achievements can be distinguished from those of other researchers with similar names? If your name appears as “Zhang W” on your research publications, how can you prevent another “Zhang W” from taking credit for your citations or patents?
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The active voice refers to a sentence format that emphasizes the doer of an action. For example, in the sentence “The mice inhaled the tobacco-infused aerosol,” the doer, i.e., “the mice” seem important. On the other hand, in the passive voice, the action being performed
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This article presents some important aspects of presenting tables in your research paper so that they look more attractive and the data is easy to understand.
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Networking is an extremely important part of attending conferences. This 4-minute video gives you some useful tips and strategies that will help you network effectively at conferences.
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This is the first of a series of three videos which take a sneak peek into Roohi Ghosh’s training session on “Making the most of attending conferences.”
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