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Just as the impact factor of a journal is one measure of the journal’s standing, prestige, or impact, the h-index is a measure of a scientist’s impact. This article…
What is the 'h-index'?
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Read this article to understand the secrets behind writing an effective introduction and methods section of a research paper. 
As noted in my previous post, a handful of the STAP authors from RIKEN have issued a protocol exchange document detailing ‘essential technical tips’ to reproduce STAP…
Style manuals are incredibly useful tools for writers, and similar to dictionaries and other reference resources, they must be updated regularly to account for the ever…
When writing a research paper for publication in a journal, following the journal’s style is very important and can be beneficial during the review process. Content will…
The STAP stem cells situation, as I write this down, represents a can of worms whose lid has been pried open by scores of scholarly commentators, most of them active…
Spotting ethical misconduct in scholarly research: The STAP case
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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…
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…
How your language editing service can help you improve your writing skills
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Most journals ask for keywords during manuscript submission. If you wish to learn how to choose keywords that would increase the visibility of your research paper, read…