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It is important to have a clear idea about the different types of articles that you can publish in journals. This will help you understand the ways in which you can…
6 Article types that journals publish: A guide for early career researchers
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Most journals have online submission systems, which have definitely made it easier and quicker for authors to submit their manuscripts. Once a manuscript is submitted,…
Tracking your manuscript status in journal submission systems
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In general, p values tell readers only whether any difference between groups, relationship, etc., is likely to be due to chance or to the variable(s) you are studying…
The correct way to report p values
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Many researchers indulge in what is known as ‘outcome switching,’ which means the trial report does not include outcomes that are part of the pre-registration, or…
How outcome switching is rendering clinical trials meaningless
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An abstract is like a movie trailer. It offers a preview, highlights key points, and helps the audience decide whether to view the entire work. Abstracts are the…
A 10-step guide to make your research paper abstract more effective
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The peer review process for journal publication is essentially a quality control mechanism. It is a process by which experts evaluate scholarly works, and its objective…
Peer review process and editorial decision making at journals
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Systematic reviews are regarded as the best source of research evidence. A systematic review is a rigorous review of existing literature that addresses a clearly…
A young researcher's guide to a systematic review
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Scientific writing often uses a few Latin phrases, either abbreviated (etc. for et cetera and et al. for et alii) or spelt out (in vitro, in vivo, in situ). Should they…
Latin phrases in scientific writing: italics or not
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Several authors are now opting for the fast-publication track. Journals also benefit from the rapid publication model. This post lists and shares additional information…
A list of journals and publishers that offer rapid publication [Downloadable checklist: 10 Tips to select a rapid publication journal]
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Many researchers struggle when it comes to writing literature review for their research paper. A literature review is a comprehensive overview of all the knowledge…