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An in-depth look at the various personal attributes that make for successful researchers, including how renowned researchers down the years have personified these…
12 Personal attributes of a successful researcher
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In addition to predatory journals and publishers, researchers now need to be wary of predatory conferences as well. But how does one know if a conference is legitimate…
How to identify predatory conferences: The Think.Check.Attend checklist
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The process for an academic interview is quite different from a regular interview. This post explains what an academic interview is like and provides some tips on how…
How to prepare for an academic interview
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An inspiring post in which an early-career researcher narrates her personal story and takes us through the ups and downs of her on-going journey as a PhD student. She…
10 Priceless lessons I learned as a young research scientist
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The number of publications to a researcher’s credit seems to matter more than the quality of the work done. How did the publishing industry get to this point? How can…
Navigating through the pressure to publish
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Predatory scholarly conferences pose a new threat to scholarly communications as researchers find themselves inundated with spam emails soliciting their attendance at…
Considering presenting a paper at a scholarly conference? Choose carefully
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Euan Adie is founder and CEO of London-based start-up Altmetric, which tracks online activity relating to scholarly literature. Altmetric was founded in 2011, emerging…
A broader view of research impact through Altmetric
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Peer reviewing a scientific manuscript can be a difficult task for first time reviewers. This article lists the main responsibilities of a peer reviewer, explains how a…
Tips for first time peer reviewers: Reviewing a scientific manuscript responsibly
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Conferences offer researchers a great opportunity to make numerous professional connections. If you wish to make the most of these conferences, read this article that…
Making connections at international conferences
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More corporations are becoming proactive with funding initiatives as they add two more lines in their business accounting in addition to loss/profit: social and…