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A paper has a greater chance of publication when it involves a full-scale study, rather than a fragment of a larger study. Read more to learn about the practice of …
The pitfalls of "salami slicing": Focus on quality and not quantity of publications
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A well formulated and clearly defined research question increases your chances of publication. Read on for excellent tips on how to map out a good research question…
Finding the right research question is the first step to successful publication
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If you are looking for help in writing your research paper and want all the resources you need at one go, you've come to the right place! We have put together a curation…
The complete guide to writing a brilliant research paper
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This article explains what an original article is and how you should go about writing one. It provides detailed guidance on every aspect of writing an original article -…
A young researcher's guide to writing an original research article
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Aspiring scholars rightly recognize publication of their first peer-reviewed paper as a critical career milestone. It signals active engagement with the discourse in a…
Guidelines for young researchers on tackling common problems in scientific publishing
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Choosing a research question is clearly the first and most basic step to achieving publication success and advancing your career as a researcher. Read on for detailed…
How to choose a research question
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With collaboration and mobility becoming the norm in research, there are cases where a manuscript might have more than one corresponding author. Do journals allow this?…
Does your target journal allow more than one corresponding author? A case study
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The involvement of multiple individuals in different capacities naturally evokes the question of who should be credited and held accountable for the research published,…
Basics of authorship in academic publishing
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Belgian astronomer, Dr. Christiaan Sterken, Guest Professor at Department of Physics (University of Brussels), Emeritus Research Director at the Belgian Fund for…
What makes a good manuscript, tips for ESL authors, and more!
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This post provides some important tips researchers should bear in mind while writing engineering papers.