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Belgian astronomer, Dr. Christiaan Sterken, Guest Professor at Department of Physics (University of Brussels), Emeritus Research Director at the Belgian Fund for…
Science magazines such as Scientific American and New Scientist do not have impact factors; yet, the impact of publishing an article in these magazines can be far…
Why write only research papers? Write for a broader readership
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Tired of all those irrelevant hits you get when you search for a term in an online search engine? In this post, I'll share three simple yet effective ways to ensure that…
For most researchers, one of the biggest challenges is to generate text or to deal with the task of translating your research findings into a research paper. This…
4 Tips for researchers on tackling the task of writing a research paper
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There has been a tremendous increase in the number of research papers submitted to academic journals, which has significantly increased the pressure on journal editors…
How authors do themselves a disservice
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A book review is a critical evaluation of a book. While it would definitely include a description of the different aspects of the book, what you need to keep in mind is…
How to write a book review
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The involvement of multiple individuals in different capacities naturally evokes the question of who should be credited and held accountable for the research published,…
Basics of authorship in academic publishing
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Follow a structured search strategy to make sure you don’t overlook relevant and similar publications. Sign up for alerts to keep up with newly published papers.
Tips for effective literature searching and keeping up with new publications
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A paper has a greater chance of publication when it involves a full-scale study, rather than a fragment of a larger study. Read more to learn about the practice of …
The pitfalls of "salami slicing": Focus on quality and not quantity of publications
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The aim of the journal article is to communicate your research effectively and help readers understand the issues at hand. This post explains how you can structure your…