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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…
Phew! I made it. Saturday marked the final set of tasks associated with Semester 1 of grad school. Having survived one semester, I know that I can survive the rest. And…
These are the key highlights of the report that The Chinese Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and The International Association of Scientific, Technical &…
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…
When I arrived to assume my new position at Nagoya University, I was the sole parent of an infant. The university’s support measures failed to cover the needs of…
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  • December 7, 2018
Impostor syndrome isn’t a diagnosable thing, but it certainly impacts the way people view themselves…and I imagine those predisposed to mental health issues like…
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  • October 29, 2018
Lithium ion batteries find wide applications in everyday use objects, but the number of ions that can be stored in their graphite anodes is limited. Prof. Jun Kang from…
This blogpost will give you an overview of Bayesian hierarchical models and outline some best practices you can follow while using them.  
This article explores the concept of digital accessibility, discusses why it is important in scholarly publishing, and looks at how publishers are facilitating…
I made the difficult decision of pursuing a PhD in the UK. I felt that it suited both my background and future plans, better than the US graduate programs. I knew it…