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Among the many ways in which journals differ in the way, they expect authors to format references is the way names of journals are given: whether spelled out in full or…
Handling abbreviations of journal names in references
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Quick facts about the journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC): Quick facts and submission tips
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Many authors struggle with the usage of tenses in their research paper. This post discusses tense usage in specific sections of the manuscript to help authors write with…
Getting the tenses right: Materials and methods section
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When conducting literature search, do you feel uncertain about a source’s authenticity and credibility? In this article, we focus on identifying ‘scholarly’ sources for…
Tips to identify whether a source is scholarly and reliable
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P value is the most commonly reported statistic in research papers, and yet is widely misunderstood and misused. Recently, the American Statistical Association (ASA)…
Is my research significant? Why you shouldn't rely on p values
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Academia has traditionally been perceived as a dull world that has no room for humour and fun. But such an opinion is far from the truth. Putting such misconceptions to…
27 Hilarious academics on Twitter you need to start following today
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By getting your journal indexed in a well-known database, you can increase its visibility, accessibility, and readership. This post provides an overview of indexing and…
Journal indexing 101: Understanding the basics
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A book review is a critical evaluation of a book. While it would definitely include a description of the different aspects of the book, what you need to keep in mind is…
How to write a book review
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Mistakes in representing numbers and units of measurement can leave scope for misinterpretation of your data. This article will help you understand the common mistakes…
5 Common errors in representing numbers and units of measurement
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A thesis and a journal article are two different sub-genres of academic writing. This article explains the difference between the two and provides tips on how you can…