Andrea Hayward

Senior Editor, Global Community Engagement

Senior Editor, Global Community Engagement, Editage Insights

Dear academia, it’s time to THINK!

It is no secret that academia has a dark, expansive history of bullying. Over the past few years, a growing body of evidence has suggested an alarming rate of bullying in academia and academic institutions. In order to address this issue, Cactus Communications launched THINK Academia – a global initiative against bullying in academia. THINK is an acronym that stands for what we believe an ideal academia should be – Thoughtful, Humane, Inclusive, Nurturing, and Kind.

INFOGRAPHIC : When should you consider saying ‘no’ to a peer review request?

As journal submission volumes continue to rise every year, the number of review requests going out to peer reviewers is also increasing. While accepting peer review requests can boost a researcher’s reputation and career progress, it is important to understand that turning down a request at times may be a better decision. This infographic presents a few situations in which you should consider declining a review request or at least inform the editor about it and then take a call.

VIDEO : Every researcher has a story. What’s yours?

There is a unique story behind every researcher’s life. And we want to give your story the visibility it truly deserves! Don’t miss this chance to be part of an open, safe, and supportive community of researchers from around the globe. Share your story today!

INFOGRAPHIC : Choosing between tables, figures, and text for your research data

One of the most challenging aspects of preparing your manuscript is deciding which format your research findings should be presented in. Should you present your research data through tables, figures, or as plain text? This infographic contains quick tips to help you make a more informed decision.