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Q: Can two papers with same data but different analysis be considered duplicate publication?

Detailed question-I have two papers: both have the same basic data, and the results have some similarity. However, the depth of data analysis are totally different: one paper goes 50%…
  • Asked on December 1, 2016

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It's hard to say without actually going through the papers whether they can be regarded as duplicate publications. However, generally…

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Q: What is the difference between problem situation and research problem?

Detailed question-Can you give examples of problem situation and their research problem?
  • Asked on May 21, 2019

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Problem situation is an explanation in simple words of the circumstances in which a problem occurs. It is a "complex set of relationships…

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Q: Is it acceptable to use the same data for two different conference presentations?

Detailed question-Can I make a presentation at an international conference with the same data which was already used at a domestic conference, if I would use different analytical methods…
  • Asked on October 29, 2017

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In many fields, it is acceptable to present the same research at multiple conferences. First of all, you need to make sure if this is…

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Q: Can I publish an SCI paper as an independent researcher?

Detailed question-Hi, I am a graduate student. I wrote a review article in English which doesn't have data from trial or lab. I want to submit it to a tier 4 journal with lower IF, but my…
  • Asked on March 11, 2019

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You can definitely publish an article either as an independent researcher or using your university affiliation. However,…

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Q: How to formulate a clear statement of research problem?

  • Asked on January 25, 2019

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A statement of a problem is a brief, clear, and precise explanation of an issue that the researcher wants to study. It includes a vision,…

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Q: How should I review previous studies?

  • Asked on July 22, 2019

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Reviewing previously published articles begins with a thorough literature search. You have to read journal articles, editorials, magazines…

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Q: Can I add names of my colleagues who are not co-authors on my conference poster?

Detailed question-I would like to present my study as a poster at a conference, prior to submitting the paper to my target journal. The thing is I would like to add two more colleagues’…
  • Asked on February 11, 2016

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The guidelines for authorship are the same for a conference presentation and a journal article. As per the International Committee of…

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Q: Is it possible to add new author during the revision process of manuscript?

Detailed question-The paper revision is in progress. Is it possible to add new author during the process of manuscript revision? Should I mention about adding this new author in the cover…
  • Asked on April 17, 2018

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During the revision process, often new experiments are conducted, or additional studies are undertaken to address…

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Q: Can someone who is not a co-author help me revise my paper?

Detailed question-I am a non-native speaker of English and this is my first article. My manuscript has been conditionally accepted, with a request for major revisions. Most of the…
  • Asked on January 9, 2015

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It is absolutely fine to take help with language editing when you are revising your paper. In fact, most journals encourage this as it…

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Q: How to write a systematic review article including meta-analysis?

Detailed question-Hi, new here and thanks for the opportunity. I'm trying to write a medical review article and I'm totally confused about it. I'm new in writing and I'm very worried. I…

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Meta-analysis is a type of systematic review in which statistical analysis is carried out to compare previously published studies and derive new interpretations or…

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