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Knowing when to let go

For those of you mad enough to do a PhD, I have some advice: knowing when to let go is important, but knowing when to say yes is also important. Doing favors for people,…
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  • May 22, 2019
Knowing when to let go

Tools to overcome language barriers and ensure good-quality academic language

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…
Tools to overcome language barriers and ensure good-quality academic language

Why language diversity matters in research

Language isn't just a tool for communication; it shapes our worldviews, influences our experiences, and encodes unique knowledge systems. Read more to understand it's…
Why language diversity matters in research

When to trust (and not to trust) peer reviewed science

The words “published in a peer reviewed journal” are sometimes considered as the gold standard in science. But any professional scientist will tell you that the fact an…
When to trust (and not to trust) peer reviewed science

(Help!) I moved overseas to do my PhD

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…
(Help!) I moved overseas to do my PhD

Using bayesian statistics for meta-analysis: A handy guide for biomedical researchers

In this blogpost, we'll demystify how Bayesian statistics can revolutionize your approach to meta-analysis.
Using bayesian statistics for meta-analysis: A handy guide for biomedical researchers

One day at a time: Learning to cope with my anxiety

Dr. Erica Hawkins, a postdoctoral scientist working on starch synthesis in plants, shares her story of battling mental health issues such as anxiety and OCD as an…
One day at a time: Learning to cope with my anxiety

There is life after academia and I'm starting to like it!

I don’t know exactly when I started to change my mind about academia. Actually, I think it was a mix of things that lead me out of it. This past weekend, I finally…
There is life after academia and I'm starting to like it!

Digital accessibility: What it means and why it is important in scholarly publishing

This article explores the concept of digital accessibility, discusses why it is important in scholarly publishing, and looks at how publishers are facilitating…
Digital accessibility: What it means and why it is important in scholarly publishing

Trump-era restrictions on using human fetal tissue for medical research overturned

In a decisive move, the Biden-led administration recently announced a reversal of restrictions implemented by the Trump administration in June 2019 on government-funded…