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Common areas of author confusion regarding journal figure guidelines

In this article, Ashley Smith discusses the common areas of author confusion regarding figure guidelines and offers suggestions on how to simplify and clarify journal…
Common areas of author confusion regarding journal figure guidelines

Quiz: Do you know what it takes to be a good peer reviewer?

Take this quiz to find out how much you know about conducting peer review of a scientific manuscript. If you get all questions right, you get the right to brag about it…
Quiz: Do you know what it takes to be a good peer reviewer?

China takes stern steps against those involved in author misconduct

Following the multiple cases of author misconduct in which Chinese researchers were involved, the Chinese government and a major funding agency in China are taking steps…
China takes stern steps against those involved in author misconduct
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Why peer reviewers refuse review requests

As the volume of publishing is increasing, journal editors are finding it increasingly difficult to appoint reviewers as many refuse review requests. What are the…
Why peer reviewers refuse review requests
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Tips for first time peer reviewers: Reviewing a scientific manuscript responsibly

Peer reviewing a scientific manuscript can be a difficult task for first time reviewers. This article lists the main responsibilities of a peer reviewer, explains how a…
Tips for first time peer reviewers: Reviewing a scientific manuscript responsibly

Chilean researchers protest the lack of governmental support to science

Unhappy with the way science is being governed in the country, Chilean researchers resorted to street protests and published an open letter that criticized the…
Chilean researchers protest the lack of governmental support to science
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"Why should I acknowledge writing assistance if I have paid for it?" A case study

Journals expect authors to disclose any form of writing assistance by acknowledging the writer's contribution. However, authors are sometimes reluctant to disclose…
"Why should I acknowledge writing assistance if I have paid for it?" A case study

How authors, reviewers, and editors perceive peer review: An overview of the Taylor & Francis report

Peer review is considered by most scholars to be a reliable method of evaluating research qualitatively. But what are the perspectives of authors, peer reivewers, and…
How authors, reviewers, and editors perceive peer review: An overview of the Taylor & Francis report

The Breakthrough Prize awards researchers a total of $21.9 million

The richest award in science, the Breakthrough Prize, was presented on October 8 to researchers belonging to the fields of physics, life sciences, and mathematics. This…
The Breakthrough Prize awards researchers a total of $21.9 million

How logical thinking and single-minded focus to find solutions can help researchers be successful

Professor Linqi Zhang - Chair, Department of Basic Medical Sciences and Comprehensive Aids Research Center at Tsinghua University, China - is very passionate about HIV…