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Metrics That Matter: Redefining research success beyond impact factors
In the ever-evolving landscape of academic research publication, success has long been measured by the impact factor (IF), a numerical representation of a journal’s influence within the scholarly…
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A Comprehensive Global Examination of Open Access Awareness, Attitudes, and Funding in Scholarly…
The global proliferation of open-access (OA) publishing stands as a pivotal focus for researchers, institutions, and funders alike. Through our 5th global Research Risk Assessment survey, we aimed to…
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2023 in Review: Important updates in research and scholarly publishing
As we bid adieu to 2023, an eventful year filled with monumental shifts in the world of scholarly publishing, we are thrilled to take you on the journey through the most notable events, milestones,…
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DEI’s Global Impact: Examining diversity, inclusion, and their effects on mental well-being in…
In recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgment of the critical importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the fields of research and academia. It is not merely a…
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Embracing Imperfection: AI in Academia – Part 2
A lot has changed since we wrote our first post about academia embracing AI-assisted research and education, where we found ourselves nodding along to the thoughts of Avi Staiman and being inspired by…
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Attention Scopus Users! Study Reveals 67 Hijacked Journals Prompting Concerns
A recent study focused on indexjacking, warns that Scopus, a widely used scientific paper database operated by Elsevier, contains 67 "hijacked" journals as of September 2023. The analysis identifies…
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Understanding the Difference Between Research Ethics and Compliance
Ethics refers to the principles, values, and moral guidelines that guide individual or group behavior to distinguish between right and wrong, and make decisions that align with moral standards. It…
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Unlocking the Power of Networking in Academic Conferences
Embarking on your first academic conference experience? Fear not, we got you covered! Academic conferences stand as vibrant hubs for knowledge exchange where scholars, researchers, and academics…
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AI-Driven Hypotheses: Real world examples exploring the potential and challenges of AI-generated…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to mere automation; it is now an active participant in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. However, in the realm of scientific research, the…
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Research Recommendations – Guiding policy-makers for evidence-based decision making
Research recommendations play a crucial role in guiding scholars and researchers toward fruitful avenues of exploration. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and an ever-expanding…
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Addressing Socioeconomic Disparities in Academic Funding: Inclusivity in research grant allocation
Research grant allocation is a critical process that determines the distribution of funds to various projects and initiatives. However, it is not without its flaws. One major issue that plagues this…
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Plan S Evolution: cOAlition S unveils bold shift for scholar-led research publishing
After five years of the initiation of Plan S, cOAlition S is out with a bolder and an even more ambitious proposal. It aims to revolutionize research publishing by advocating for all versions of an…
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Knowledge Without Walls: Enago’s comprehensive global survey report on open-access publishing
In the ever-evolving landscape of scholarly communication, the global expansion of open-access (OA) publishing has been a focal point for researchers, institutions, and funders. While the consensus…
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How Academia Is Reshaping Policies for Gender Inclusivity
Masked under the glossy walls of academia a rather stark reality persists—gender disparity pervading this intellectual landscape.
According to American Association of University Professors (AAUP)…
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Clarivate Releases the 2023 List of Highly Cited Researchers; Excludes Over 1000 for Alleged “Fraud”
Clarivate Plc, a global leader in providing trusted intelligence, released its 2023 list of 7,125 Highly Cited Researchers™, recognizing 6,849 influential researchers globally across various fields.…
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Publishers Reimagining Open Access Funding and Publishing: APCs finally being replaced with…
Recent years have seen a dynamic transformation in the academic publishing landscape, driven by the increasing demand for open access (OA) research articles. As OA publishing continues to allow the…
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Embracing Imperfection: AI in Academia
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others.”
― Douglas Adams, The Salmon of Doubt
Let's give credit…
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Concept Papers in Research: Deciphering the blueprint of brilliance
Concept papers hold significant importance as a precursor to a full-fledged research proposal in academia and research. Understanding the nuances and significance of a concept paper is essential for…
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Launching a Practical Guide for Institutions on Using Generative AI in Research and Research Writing…
In an era where AI technologies like ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools are becoming increasingly prevalent in academic circles, the need for informed and ethical utilization of these tools…
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Understanding Researcher Awareness and Compliance With Ethical Standards – A global study
Ethical considerations are the bedrock of credible research. It lays the foundation of research by building reliability of scholarly pursuits. However, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has…
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China Implements Ethical Boundaries in Scientific Research
China is implementing new regulations from December 1, 2023 on ethical reviews for research institutions. This is a significant development in the country's approach to scientific and technological…
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Democratizing Science: The power of open access in fostering diversity and inclusivity
Open access encompasses a set of principles and practices with the overarching goal of making scientific research across all fields accessible to everyone, while also ensuring that the process of…
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Finding Safe Open Access Journals — Researcher’s guide for a smooth publishing journey
According to a study, it was found that there has been an increase of approximately 692.45% in predatory publication volumes in a decade. While researchers are constantly facing the fear of “publish…
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Author Perspectives on Open Access: Fostering community and equitable knowledge dissemination
With our commitment to embrace “Community over Commercialization”, we engaged in a conversation with Hannah Park, a distinguished researcher and a published author with an extensive experience in the…
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Are Researchers Alone Responsible for Securing Open Access Publication Funds?
Should we expect research to make a societal impact, when it is not accessible to policy makers let alone the general public? For any advancement to make a meaningful societal impact, it must not…
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Opening Doors to Academic Inclusivity: The significance of open access funding
Academia is an ever-evolving space where researchers strive to advance our understanding of the world and the exchange of knowledge has always been revered as a driving force for progress and…
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Guide to Secure Funding for Open Access Publication: A researcher’s checklist
In the ever-evolving landscape of academic research, the demand for open access publication has surged. Open access not only fosters the dissemination of knowledge but also enhances its accessibility…
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Open Science Badges: A novel approach to promoting transparent research data sharing
The changing dynamics of the open science movement is powered by several initiatives. At the heart of this movement lies a novel and innovative system of recognition — open science badges. These…
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Open Access Week 2023 With Enago: Embracing “Community over Commercialization”
Open Access Week 2023 is just around the corner, and this year’s theme, “Community over Commercialization,” promises to spark insightful conversations and foster a stronger sense of solidarity within…
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The Year of Open Science: Charting the path to a sustainable future in research
The concept of open science has gained impetus in the recent years, heralding a new era in research and publishing. It represents a paradigm shift in research and knowledge generation, sharing, and…
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Demystifying the Role of Confounding variables in Research
In the realm of scientific research, the pursuit of knowledge often involves complex investigations, meticulous data collection, and rigorous statistical analysis. Achieving accurate and reliable…
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8 Effective Strategies to Write Argumentative Essays
In a bustling university town, there lived a student named Alex. Popular for creativity and wit, one challenge seemed insurmountable for Alex– the dreaded argumentative essay!
One gloomy afternoon,…
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Empowering Peer Reviewers: A roadmap for effective manuscript evaluation
Peer review has always been an essential part of scholarly publishing; serving as a rigorous quality control mechanism. It ensures that research articles meet high standards of accuracy, validity, and…
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Redefining Academic Publishing: Discussing a new metric for time from first submission to acceptance
Publishing research has been a necessary component of academic research; it has long enabled scholars to share their findings and advance the boundaries of human knowledge. Yet, this vital process of…
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Ensuring Ethical Peer Review: A comparative analysis of COPE, ICMJE, and NISO guidelines
Peer review is a cornerstone of the academic and scientific publishing process which ensures the quality, rigor, and credibility of research publications. In an era marked by ever-expanding…
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Nurturing Peer Review Excellence: The significance of early career researchers (ECRs)
Recently, I came across a tweet posted by my colleague expressing his frustration as his paper was rejected after 3 months of submission due to the lack of reviewers for its peer review. Getting your…
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AI Integration Can Future-Proof Peer Review — But only if we define and drive the right principles
In this ever-evolving landscape of scientific research, trust in the integrity, validity, and impartiality of the process of disseminating scientific findings is essential for the progress of…
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Elevate Peer Review Excellence — Ensuring ethical and responsible AI use
The peer review system, with its roots deeply embedded in scholarly publishing since the 17th century, has been significantly impacted by technological advancements. These advancements bring in new…
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Citing It Right – A guide to choose the best citation generator tool
Amy Anderson, a brilliant young researcher, had a burning passion for her work in quantum physics. After months of meticulously unraveling the mysteries of subatomic particles, she was finally ready…
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Language as a Bridge, Not a Barrier: ESL researchers’ path to successful research and…
The landscape of academic research has witnessed a remarkable shift in recent years with the increasing presence of researchers for whom English is a second language (ESL). This influx brings with it…
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Peer Review Week 2023 With Enago — Join us in navigating the “Future of Publishing”
As the scholarly world undergoes ongoing transformation due to technological advancements, the research and publishing processes are experiencing an unprecedented magnitude of change. From open…
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Disclosing the Use of Generative AI: Best practices for authors in manuscript preparation
The rapid proliferation of generative and other AI-based tools in research writing has ignited an urgent need for transparency and accountability. Esteemed scientific journals such as Nature and…
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Achieving Perfect Research with the Right Editing Techniques
Editing is a fundamental process that breathes life into the written word, transforming raw drafts into polished masterpieces. It serves as a critical bridge between a writer’s thoughts and the…
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Who Is Responsible Anyway? – Defining research accountability of researchers and institutions in the…
Should we be worried about research ethics in the AI era or has it been at risk even before its advent? The question of research ethics is not new; it has its roots in traditional scientific and…
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Investing in Visibility: Incorporating publishing funds effectively in grant proposals
In academia and research, securing funding for projects has always been a critical endeavor. Also, in recent years, the importance of visibility and dissemination of research findings has gained…
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Beyond Spellcheck: How copyediting guarantees error-free submission
Submitting a manuscript is a complex and often an emotional experience for researchers. Whether it's your first manuscript or tenth, each submission offers a unique learning experience. Every…
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Setting Rationale in Research: Cracking the code for excelling at research
Knowledge and curiosity lays the foundation of scientific progress. The quest for knowledge has always been a timeless endeavor. Scholars seek reasons to explain the phenomena they observe, paving way…
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Mentoring for Change: Creating an inclusive academic landscape through support programs
Imagine stepping into a world where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are not only recognized but celebrated. A place where every student feels valued and supported on their academic journey.…
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Increasing Threat of Scientific Misconduct and Data Manipulation With AI
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various fields, including scientific research. From data analysis to predictive modelling, AI has contributed to the field of research in…
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Maintaining the Ethical Boundaries of Generative AI in Research and Scholarly Writing
Generative AI models have revolutionized the way we interact with technology for research and scholarly writing. As these AI systems become increasingly sophisticated in generating human-like text,…
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How to Design Effective Research Questionnaires for Robust Findings
As a staple in data collection, questionnaires help uncover robust and reliable findings that can transform industries, shape policies, and revolutionize understanding. Whether you are exploring…
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Intersectionality in Academia: Dealing with diverse perspectives
What Is Intersectionality in Academia?
Intersectionality in academia refers to the recognition and study of the interconnected nature of various social identities and forms of oppression that…
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Research Interviews: An effective and insightful way of data collection
Research interviews play a pivotal role in collecting data for various academic, scientific, and professional endeavors. They provide researchers with an opportunity to delve deep into the thoughts,…
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Preserving Research Integrity: Why author guidelines on generative AI tools matter
After COPE, the Committee on Publication Ethics, along with other heavyweights like WAME (World Association of Medical Editors) and the JAMA Network (Journal of the American Medical Association)…
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Call for Responsible Use of Generative AI in Academia: The battle between rising popularity and…
Generative AI is a fascinating and complex landscape, but it is not without its inherent risks and challenges. It entails some of the biggest concerns such as bias, user competency, transparency, and…
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Counting the Cost: How APCs limit scientific growth in open access publishing
Open access (OA) publishing opens the door of knowledge dissemination. It is a transformative model in the world of scientific research that aims to remove barriers to accessing knowledge by fostering…
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Meritocracy and Diversity in Science: Increasing inclusivity in STEM education
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has rendered a ruling that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions. This verdict has significant implications for not only…
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Punctuate With Precision: Learn how to correctly use the em dash and en dash
In writing, every mark has a purpose and every pause holds potential. Punctuation is a fundamental aspect of written communication that plays a crucial role in conveying meaning, enhancing clarity,…
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Planning Your Data Collection: Designing methods for effective research
Planning your research is very important to obtain desirable results. In research, the relevance of data cannot be overlooked. It plays a pivotal role in laying a foundation to your study. Improper…
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Addressing Microaggressions in Academia: 3 key strategies for creating supportive and respectful…
Microaggressions in academia can take many forms — a professor asking a student of color if they are a diversity hire, a student making a joke about a woman's appearance in a STEM class, or people…
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The Effects of Recession on Research: 6 strategies to counter the challenges
Three years after the pandemic paralyzed the world, its aftermath continues to make the world go frenzy as the siren of recession rings louder with time. The current recession alert has alarmed…
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Limitations of DeepL Write and ChatGPT in Scholarly Editing: How human editors overpower AI tools
Complete reliance on AI, such as DeepL Write and ChatGPT, for research and scholarly editing is not feasible or advisable.
When editing your scholarly work, the choice among DeepL Write, ChatGPT,…
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The Power of Transition Words: How they connect and clarify your academic writing
Academic writing demands clear communication of ideas to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, and to ensure that information is conveyed accurately and comprehensively. It serves as a vehicle for…
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Unraveling Research Population and Sample: Understanding their role in statistical inference
Research population and sample serve as the cornerstones of any scientific inquiry. They hold the power to unlock the mysteries hidden within data. Understanding the dynamics between the research…
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Avoiding the AI Trap: Pitfalls of relying on ChatGPT for PhD applications
The PhD application process can be both daunting and enjoyable, where one tends to make a lot of mistakes and learn from them. Each institution or laboratory has its own requirements for letters or…
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Mitigating Survivorship Bias in Scholarly Research: 10 tips to enhance data integrity
In the realm of research, uncovering of truth requires a vigilant eye and an unwavering commitment to objectivity. But what if our quest for knowledge is tainted by an unseen deception?
Imagine a…
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9 Things Researchers Shouldn’t Expect From ChatGPT: Setting realistic boundaries
Sure, ChatGPT is being considered a superhero trying to save a lot of our hours, but what it is supposedly doing is only regurgitating the extensive amounts of outdated information that it is trained…
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The Power of Proofreading: Taking your academic work to the next level
Preparing your scientific work for submission can be a nerve-wracking experience. Be it the high expectations of reviewers, the stringent guidelines of target journals, or your professor's watchful…
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Setting Limits and Focusing Your Study: Exploring scope and delimitation
As a researcher, it can be easy to get lost in the vast expanse of information and data available. Thus, when starting a research project, one of the most important things to consider is the scope and…
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The Future of Research Writing: Top universities, publishers, and policymakers share insights on…
While some argue that AI-generated texts can save time and improve efficiency, others worry about the impact on the quality of writing and the ethics of replacing human writers with machines. Being a…
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The Limitations of ChatGPT: How human editors remain indispensable in academic writing
ChatGPT as an academic editing tool has the power to send your hard-earned reputation on a rollercoaster ride like no other.
Relying on ChatGPT to edit your scholarly work is only a way to inviting…
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Human Editors or ChatGPT — What should you use for reliable publication-ready work?
Using ChatGPT to edit your manuscript is potentially wracking your academic reputation, and how!
ChatGPT is an absolute champion at disregarding proper citation and referencing. Who needs to…
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Research Aims and Objectives: The dynamic duo for successful research
Picture yourself on a road trip without a destination in mind — driving aimlessly, not knowing where you're headed or how to get there. Similarly, your research is navigated by well-defined research…
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Can AI Tools Prepare a Research Manuscript From Scratch? — A comprehensive guide
As technology continues to advance, the question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) tools can prepare a research manuscript from scratch has become increasingly relevant. This infographic aims to…
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Will ChatGPT Disrupt Peer Review? Impact of AI on the Hallmark of Science Vigilance
For how long would it require for ChatGPT to challenge the hallowed tradition of scholarly scrutiny and validation — the peer review system? Never!
While there is a constant debate surrounding…
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Why ChatGPT Alone Is Not Enough? The Importance of Human Inputs in Research and Publishing
ChatGPT is hyped as a game-changer in the field of research and publishing. But beyond its ability to generate content quickly, can ChatGPT or other AI tools replace humans? No!
ChatGPT is not a…
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Becoming a High-achieving Researcher: 10 key qualities you need to succeed
Are you someone who is passionate about scientific research? To boldly go where no one has gone before, uncovering new knowledge and making groundbreaking discoveries? For centuries, the field of…
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Reviving Your Research Career: Overcoming the roadblocks of resuming research after a long gap
It could be a family emergency, a desire to try out a new career path — write a book or develop an app, or just need a break from the daily grind to work on yourself. There are many reasons to why you…
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Deciphering the Ownership Conundrum: Who owns the ChatGPT-generated scholarly work?
Attributing authorship to ChatGPT in research papers is probably the most ridiculous thing to ever do. Who are you going to hold responsible for the false information you came across while revieiwing…
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Exploring the Power of Survey Research: 10 best practices to follow
From political polls to surveys of customer satisfaction, survey research has become ingrained in our daily lives, influencing how we perceive the world and the choices we make. In a world where data…
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DigitALL: Women leading the charge in tech and empowering academic writers
What better way to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,” than celebrating the innovative and tech-savvy women who are…
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Crediting ChatGPT as a Co-author: Is it ethical, let alone acceptable?
Since its inception, ChatGPT has buzzed the internet drawing attention to the increasingly sophisticated capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools. AI tools can provide valuable…
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Likes, Shares, and Citations: Exploring the dynamic relationship between social media and scholarly…
The rise of social media has flipped the script on scholarly publishing. Academics are no longer stuck in the dusty pages of academic journals or confined to exclusive conferences. With the power of…
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3 Main Ethical Dilemmas of Transforming a Case Study to a Case Series or Cohort Study
Every research tells a story and each of them has their unique way.
A Case Study is like a solo performance, where one particular case is the star of the show. The researcher delves deep into the…
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Facing Difficulty Writing an Academic Essay? — Here is your one-stop solution!
Academic writing is an important aspect of higher education, as it helps to develop critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. However, for many…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering women in STEM in 2023
Our world is evolving quickly, and significant technology breakthroughs are reported virtually every day. A move to digital technology and extraordinary technology are the characteristics of the…
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Bridging the Gap: Overcome these 7 flaws in descriptive research design
Descriptive research design is a powerful tool used by scientists and researchers to gather information about a particular group or phenomenon. This type of research provides a detailed and accurate…
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Breaking the Mold: Understanding free format submissions and their adoption by journals
As a researcher, should you be conducting research or worrying about formatting your paper as per your target journal’s guidelines? And these formats are not universal. Every journal has its own set…
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Research Problem Statement — Find out how to write an impactful one!
What Is a Research Problem Statement?
A research problem statement is a clear, concise, and specific statement that describes the issue or problem that the research project addresses. It should be…
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Research Through Ages — Evolution of research publishing with the advent of AI!
Have you ever wondered what was the first published scientific journal? Or how researchers managed to publish their research work without the existence of digital or print journals? There was a time…
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Abstract Vs. Introduction — Do you know the difference?
Ross wants to publish his research. Feeling positive about his research outcomes, he begins to draft his manuscript. After completing the abstract, he proceeds to write the introduction. That’s when…
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Being a Research Blogger: The art of making an impact on the academic audience with your blog
Are you a researcher or an academic who blogs about your work? Do you want to engage with an academic audience, but don't know how? If so, you may be wondering how to best reach out to your target…
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Effective Writing Skills — Parallelism and its importance in academic writing
When Charles Dickens wrote the opening sentence to A Tale of Two Cities — “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” he was employing a literary tool called parallelism that seeks to…
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Inductive and Deductive Reasoning — Strategic approach for conducting research
Karl questioned his research approach before finalizing the hypothesis of his research study. He laid a plan and a procedure that consists of steps of broad assumptions to detailed methods of data…
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Best Plagiarism Checker Tool for Researchers — Top 4 to choose from!
While common writing issues like language enhancement, punctuation errors, grammatical errors, etc. can be dealt with the help of proofreading tools and editing services, the pervasive concern of…
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Are Secondary Submissions Unethical? — 4 reasons to not republish translated articles
Submitting a translated article that is already published in another language is a practice that has become increasingly popular among authors. But how ethical is it? In this blog post, we will…
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2022 in a Nutshell — Reminiscing the year when opportunities were seized and feats were achieved!
It’s beginning to look a lot like success! Some of the greatest opportunities to research and publishing, be it the steps toward the recognition and development of the Open Access movement or the…
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Citing a Podcast? Here’s Your Guide for MLA, APA, and Chicago Style Format
Podcast as a platform is growing into an incredibly diverse and popular source of information. Until recently, podcasts were used for entertainment and news segment. Today, it is also used as an…
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Qualitative Vs. Quantitative Research — A step-wise guide to conduct research
A research study includes the collection and analysis of data. In quantitative research, the data are analyzed with numbers and statistics, and in qualitative research, the data analyzed are…
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Multiple Submissions to One Journal — How will it affect my academic reputation?
The journal editors were in a bind. There’s a flux of new submissions and each is better than the other. On the one hand, they liked the 4 submissions from one author whose articles were topical,…
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7 Ways to Choose the Right Statistical Test for Your Research Study
What are Statistical Tests?
Statistical tests are a way of mathematically determining whether two sets of data are significantly different from each other. To do this, statistical tests use several…
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Primary Vs. Secondary Sources — Understanding the difference to avoid incorrect citations
When writing an academic paper, citing your sources is the most important aspect. Academic sources are scholarly books, articles, and research papers that are peer-reviewed, credible, and…
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What Makes a Thesis Statement Spectacular? — 5 things to know
What Is a Thesis Statement?
A thesis statement is a declarative sentence that states the primary idea of an essay or a research paper. In this statement, the authors declare their beliefs or what…
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How to Use Synonyms Effectively in a Sentence? — A way to avoid plagiarism!
Do you remember those school days when memorizing synonyms and antonyms played a major role in acing our language exams? Who knew it would keep you from committing the malpractice of plagiarism as a…
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Experimental Research Design — 6 mistakes you should never make!
Since school days’ students perform scientific experiments that provide results that define and prove the laws and theorems in science. These experiments are laid on a strong foundation of…
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Writing a Research Literature Review? — Here are tips to guide you through!
Literature review is both a process and a product. It involves searching within a defined source of information related to your research topic and then creating a comprehensive summary of the…
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Tackling Climate Crisis Needs Effective Research Collaboration — Now, More than Ever!
Climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It threatens both our environment and our way of life. That's why it's so important for researchers to come together and share their…
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Achieving Openness in Science With International Collaboration
Open access research leads to more access to research, where anyone in the world can download it. This helps bridge gaps in different parts of the world, which leads to more collaboration in research.…
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The Influence of Open Access Publishing on Researchers and Their Attitude Towards the…
The impact and influence of open access publishing are evident with the surge in the number of preprints since 2020—the year that brought everything to a standstill except the scientific research and…
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Explanatory & Response Variable in Statistics — A quick guide for early career researchers!
Often researchers have a difficult time choosing the parameters and variables (like explanatory and response variables) that answer their aims and objectives in research study. The primary objective…
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Affect Vs. Effect — Which one to use when? Know the difference!
Oh! How did I make such a silly blunder! That too in a research article which was reviewed and re-reviewed before we were pretty sure to submit! I was supposed to propose an effect of the indicator on…
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International Open Access Week 2022 — Change the world through openness!
The International Open Access Week 2022 is fast approaching and the scientific community yet again gathers in high spirit to engage in the celebration. Open access week is an opportunity to openly…
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Peer Review Fostering Research Integrity — Exploring the AI routes to reliable reviewing
Research has grown in multiple facets, and with it has risen the crisis of research reproducibility. There has been a proliferation in incidents where researchers have questioned the research methods…
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STM Trends Forecasts Substantial Increase of Open Access With its Theme — “The Beauty of Open at…
The annual STM Trends have made a return continuing its future-forward look at the scholarly communications ecosystem. Forecasting the surge of Open Access in the next three to five years, the STM…
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Importance of Peer Review in Maintaining Research Integrity
Less talked about, more frowned upon – A Peer Reviewer!
“Remember that paper I submitted to that reputed XYZ Journal?” said a researcher 1 to his fellow researcher 2. “Well, it is a one-year…
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Peer Review Through Ages! — A brief history
The peer review process was developed to help journal editors decide which manuscripts deemed suitable for publishing. Eventually, the process evolved and transitioned from its initial unidirectional…
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How to Develop a Good Research Hypothesis
The story of a research study begins by asking a question. Researchers all around the globe are asking curious questions and formulating research hypothesis. However, whether the research study…
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Peer Review Week 2022: Scout All About “Peer Review Fostering Research Integrity” With Enago!
As we approach the much awaited Peer Review Week (PRW) 2022, Enago — a global leader in publication support services, continues to take part as the Steering Committee Member in the eighth edition…
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Role of an Abstract in Research Paper With Examples
Why does one write an abstract? What is so intriguing about writing an abstract in research paper after writing a full length research paper? How do research paper abstracts or summaries help a…
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6 Tools to Create Flawless Presentations and Assignments
No matter how you look at it, presentations are vital to students' success. It is a great way to showcase your talents, demonstrate understanding of the subject, put a positive light on the…
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Are Reference Managers Enough to Organize and Curate Different Scholarly Knowledge Resources?
I pulled my collar up, my hat down, and secured my glasses when I realized that most of the literature I downloaded is now saved on my reference manager and is easily accessible to me. Little did I…
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How to Scan Through Millions of Articles and Still Cut Down on Your Reading Time — Why not do it…
Researcher 1: “It’s flooding articles every time I switch on my laptop!”
Researcher 2: “Why don’t you categorize your downloaded data?”
Researcher 1: “I have. But the amount of data is enormous.…
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Writing Limitations of Research Study — 4 Reasons Why It Is Important!
It is not unusual for researchers to come across the term limitations of research during their academic paper writing. More often this is interpreted as something terrible. However, when it comes to…
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Reliable and Affordable Plagiarism Detector for Students in 2022
Did you know? Our senior has received a rejection from a reputed journal! The journal editors said they found a lot of plagiarized content. How come he never used a plagiarism detector? There are so…
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Finding Relevant Scholarly Research for Literature Review: How can we be systematic?
On an average, it takes 15 clicks for a researcher to find an article (which may or may not be related to their research topic) online. This time is not productive because it does not help them gain…
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What If You Could Explore, Store, and Read Scholarly Research Data on a Single AI-based Platform?
“How am I supposed to organize all this information?”
“How should I prioritize which paper to read first?”
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Write an Error-free Research Protocol As Recommended by WHO: 21 Elements You Shouldn’t Miss!
Principal Investigator: Did you draft the research protocol?
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Observer Bias in Research
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Google Scholar Releases 2022 Scholar Metrics
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How to Develop a Good Research Question? — Types & Examples
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9 Incredible LGBTQ+ Scientists in STEM Industry
The ways of the world are Queer!
And yet we are doubtful to embrace Queer! Oh, How Queer!
Despite the challenges that may have poured upon the LGBTQ+ community, scientists have held their heads…
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6 Steps to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Statistical Hypothesis Testing
You know what is tragic? Having the potential to complete the research study but not doing the correct hypothesis testing. Quite often, researchers think the most challenging aspect of research is…
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Are you a student looking for ways to concentrate during a discussion or while studying? Or are you an educator struggling to restore your students’ focus?
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Asia University Rankings 2022 Revealed: Japan Leads, Followed by China and India
The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2022 featured top colleges and universities from over 31 territories in Asia.
With Japan’s 118 universities marking their spot in the chart, the…
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How to Write a Research Paper in APA Format — A Complete Guide
Completed your research experiments and collated your results? Does it feel like you have crossed a major hurdle in your research journey? No, not even close! What lies next is — publishing your…
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What Is Statistical Validity? -Understanding Trends in Validating Research Data
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How to Use Creative Data Visualization Techniques for Easy Comprehension of Qualitative Research
“A picture is worth a thousand words!”—an adage used so often stands true even whilst reporting your research data. Research studies with overwhelming data can perhaps be difficult to comprehend by…
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Effective Use of Statistics in Research – Methods and Tools for Data Analysis
Remember that impending feeling you get when you are asked to analyze your data! Now that you have all the required raw data, you need to statistically prove your hypothesis. Representing your…
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How Can You Create a Well Planned Research Paper Outline
You are staring at the blank document, meaning to start writing your research paper. After months of experiments and procuring results, your PI asked you to write the paper to publish it in a reputed…
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8 Ways to Be a Good Science Communicator and Promote Your Research
Have you ever tried your best to explain a complex scientific concept to your non-scientist friend? How important and irrefutable scientific concepts are and how unaware a large group of people is! If…
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5 Exemplary Tips for Writing Your First Scientific Manuscript
As an early career academic, getting your first scientific manuscript published is a crucial milestone. However, the process of learning how to write your first manuscript, submitting it to the target…
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Whichever Universe, It’s Not So STRANGE to Be a DOCTOR of Philosophy! (It’s a Superpower, Indeed!)
“PhDs, Assemble!”
Donned as a badge of honor, the “Doctor” as a prefix to your name is just getting you closer to relating with the superheroes you’ve been imitating all this while.
But why…
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Aiming for Academic Tenure? – 5 Things You Should Know Before Applying!
Considered as one of the most coveted achievements in an academic career, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say, “Nothing satiates an academic than a tenure!” The academic tenure is a period of…
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Graphical Abstract Vs. Video Abstract-Which Is Better?
With scientific journals’ migration to digital platforms, accessing scientific literature has become easier than ever. Online platforms are easily accessible to readers. However, reviewing every…
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Statement of Purpose Vs. Personal Statement – A Guide for Early Career Researchers
You were busy gathering information on how to apply for PhD programs abroad and you came across terms like Statement of Purpose (SOP), personal statement, letter of recommendation, etc. You are aware…
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How Can You Create Global Impact with Your Research?
Being a researcher, you might have dreamt of bringing change in the world. Definitely, you wanted to reach out and benefit the society with your research work. You wanted to create an impact with your…
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Switching Your Major As a Researcher: Things to Consider Before Making the Decision
Are you thinking of switching your major? If you answered yes, you are not alone. It is common for higher education students, especially those undertaking majors in the STEM field to change majors…
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Top 5 Factors Affecting Reproducibility in Research
How can science go wrong? This thought often comes to researchers. When you discuss with your PI about designing an experiment, and your PI informs you about how replicating the experiments and its…
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9 Effective Tips for Publishing Thesis As a Book
While they may look alike, a thesis is not a book! The process of publishing thesis as a book is different right from its conception to completion. Created with an intent to target a specific…
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PhD Teaching – Do’s and Don’ts for Researchers
You might have come across a situation wherein you were asked to teach undergraduate students along with managing your research work! You had no understanding of how to go about teaching but your PI…
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15 Years and Still Going Strong: Dr. Anupama Kapadia Inspiring Women in Science Communication
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Go Explore the World Girl! – Scholarships for Women in Stem Fields in 2022
Why are young girls interested in toy cars and airplanes asked to play with dolls or organize tea parties with teddy bears? Why women who wish to perform experiments in the laboratory end up…
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4 Best Essay Writing Services in 2022 – A Comparative Study
If we are all asked to narrate how school life is, we all would probably have the same answer— “No free time!”. This isn’t a surprise to us; we all know how hectic academia can get.
The tiring…
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6 Tips to Get Back to Lab Work After a Long Career Break
“I just can’t think straight. It’s been long since I last stepped in to a lab.” You certainly aren’t alone if you had this crippling self-doubt while getting back to lab work after a long break.
Be…
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How to Conduct Field Research Study? – A Complete Guide
There is a challenge in undergoing a research which involves a vast understanding of the environment and the study of subjects staying in that environment. Although the outcome of this study will help…
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How to Manage Your PhD Timeline for Smoother Research Completion
It’s finally happening! The university has sent you an acceptance letter for the PhD program you had applied to. Getting into a doctoral program is not an easy task, and the speculations around it of…
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What Is a Preprint? 5 Step Guide to Successfully Publish Yours!
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“I think you should go ahead and publish it on a preprint platform. Your research is a crucial link for understanding…
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What Is Green Open Access Publishing? – An Overview on Its Pros and Cons!
Open Access (OA) has revolutionized scholarly publishing. It builds on the objective of unrestrained knowledge sharing. Fundamentally, OA is when publications are freely available online to all, at…
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Enago Releases Global Survey Report—Deciphering Perceived Value and Impact of Artificial…
New York, USA: Enago, a global leader in editing and publication support services, recently conducted a comprehensive global survey to explore the role and impact of artificial intelligence (AI)…
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9 Great Tools to Maintain Lab Notebook for Researchers
You have scheduled a real time PCR to determine your primer efficiency. After thorough planning, you were able to successfully finish the experiment and get the Ct value. As you sit to write the…
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5 Tips to Write Scientific Article When You Lack Motivation
Having to write a scientific article usually requires very good focus and research. It demands that you put in all your concentration to deliver a top-notch job. It is never a time to write scientific…
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13 Behavioral Questions & Tips to Answer Them Like a Pro!
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“How well can you handle criticism?”—Hasn’t this been one of the most daunting questions to answer during an interview? Well, you are certainly not…
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5 Effective Ways to Avoid Ghostwriting for Busy Researchers
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“….. and what do you think about it?” asked one of the researchers on the review panel. Stumped by it, you had no…
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2021 in Review: Retrospecting the Year of Redemption and Recourse!
‘Tis the season!—to be grateful to survive the ravaging aftermath that 2020 brought. After grappling with the global COVID-19 pandemic, who’d have imagined any good news coming out of 2021? But with…
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Want to Write a Field Study Report? 6 Key Points to Consider!
Research conduction is not just limited to your laboratory, library, or work place setting. As part of your research you may have to step out in the field (any place other than your regular research…
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7 Steps of Writing an Excellent Academic Book Chapter
Writing is an inextricable part of an academic’s career; maintaining lab reports, writing personal statements, drafting cover letters, research proposals, the dissertation—this list goes on. However,…
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How to Master at Literature Mapping: 5 Most Recommended Tools to Use
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What Makes a Great Lay Summary? – Top 09 Tips to Write One!
Scholarly publishing forms an integral part of research communication. Hence, after having spent endless hours in research conduction, you must plan on publishing it. There’s an increasing pressure…
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How to Write an Exceptional Research Scholarship Motivation Letter
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6 Effective Tips on How to Ace Your PhD Qualifying Exam
It’s probably not your first day at the university and you are still exploring the campus, determining which place would be your “nook”. Just as you do, you find a place to sit and it then feels…
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2021 STM Report: Global Research Trends and Transformation in Open Access Publishing
“Despite the challenges presented both before and during COVID-19, there are multiple indications of growth and resilience across the scholarly publishing sector. 2020 will likely be a record year for…
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Reflecting on Peer Review Week 2021 at Enago: Facts and Insights
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See the Future: The World of Research in Coming Years
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Enago Announces the Winners of Its Global AI Survey – Understanding the Role of AI Automation…
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International Open Access Week 2021: Move Toward Building Structural Equity With Open Knowledge
As digitization transformed scholarly publishing, it also brought a paradigm shift in the field of knowledge with the advent of Open Access. However, using this emergence to the fullest is not quite…
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10 Unspoken Lab Rules of Working in Shared Research Laboratories
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10 Things to Consider While Writing a Tenure Review Letter
While graduating, I have often seen a few faculty members striving to put together their tenure file. The academic tenure file is similar to that of a promotion file; however, a tenure protects the…
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Top 12 Must Have Online Tools for Researchers at All Stages
Research is undoubtedly one of the most painstaking and thorough processes. Irrespective of your discipline, stage of work and career, research can be an arduous and time-consuming task. Right from…
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How to Use CSE Style While Drafting Scientific Manuscripts
What is CSE Style Guide?
CSE stands for Council of Science Editors. Originated in the 1960s, CSE was known as the Council of Biology Editors (CBE) style. It was intended to provide style and…
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How to Create Publication-ready Manuscripts Using AIP Style Guide
What is AIP Style Guide?
The AIP style guide refers to a specific citation format established by the AIP Style refers to the citation format established by the American Institute of Physics. It is…
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Role of Identity in Peer Review- Moving Towards a Reliable System
Considered as one of the pivotal processes in the publishing industry, the peer review process involves profound evaluation of academic, scientific, or professional research work conducted by peers in…
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5 Best Tips to Write an Impressive Academic Job Cover Letter
Academic jobs are highly competitive and thus require an impactful cover letter to make you stand out from the crowd with equivalent or more academic achievements. An academic job cover letter…
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Exploring Responsible Data Sharing Ethics in Research
What’s a research worthy of, if not published and shared?
While data sharing is crucial in expanding research horizons, authors have been apprehensive in sharing their research data publicly due to…
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What Are the Unique Characteristics of the AMA Style Guide?
What is the AMA Format?
The American Medical Association (AMA) was founded in 1847 to encompass all aspects of the medical profession from advances in medicine to fundraising for education. The …
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Peer Review Week 2021: Explore Multifaceted Views on “Identity in Peer Review” With Enago!
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3 Quick Tips on How Researchers Can Handle Lack of Literature in Original Research
Many a times, I have heard fellow researchers saying that they were unable to find any literature relevant to their research topic. Interestingly, does that mean they are doing something so novel that…