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These are the key highlights of the report that The Chinese Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and The International Association of Scientific, Technical &…
Some days are great. The sun shines brightly, I have an extra spring in my step, and the world is my figurative oyster. But, some days aren’t all that awesome. Yesterday…
I am on Day 26 of continuous writing, with no respite. That, and in my ‘spare time,’ I’m undertaking another research job and grappling with a different university’s…
Mixed effects models are statistical tools designed to handle complex data structures commonly encountered in biomedical research. Let’s take a look at some of the most…
This post explains how ESL authors may use AI tools like ChatGPT and other online tools to help overcome the barrier of language and publishing manuscripts in English…
By following a style guide, authors can make their work easier to read and understand. Each style guide has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice for a…
When I first left academia to sell analytical equipment to universities, everything was new and different. It took a while to get used to having extra time on my hands,…
This blogpost will give you an overview of Bayesian hierarchical models and outline some best practices you can follow while using them.  
In a new study, scientists from Tokyo University of Science, led by Prof Hidenori Otsuka, have developed a novel biocompatible hydrogel that acts as a structural…
Last week, I had my PhD viva, and I passed! I remember that my emotions were jumbled up at the time, and it just felt very surreal. Now that some time has passed since…