Collaboration and networking

Successful collaborations are built on mutual respect, shared goals, and clear communication. It’s important to have open discussions about these factors at the beginning of the collaboration to ensure a productive and positive working relationship. Here are the factors to consider when weighing options for choosing potential collaborations:  At the outset, based on your research goals, ask yourself if you are looking for intra-, inter, multi-, or transdisciplinary collaborations. Then, ensure that the collaborator and you are on the same page with regard to research goals and objectives. You should agree on the scope of the project, methodologies to be used, and expected outcomes.  Next, consider logistics and practical aspects such as the geographic location of the collaborator, the availability of funding, and the timeline for the collaboration. Further, assess cultural or institutional differences that might affect the collaboration. This could include differences in working styles, expectations, and administrative policies.  Assess the expertise and resources of the potential collaborator, i.e., necessary skills, knowledge, funding, and infrastructure, to contribute meaningfully to the research project.   Evaluate the reputation and credibility of the potential collaborator by taking into account their track record of successful collaborations and publication record. If possible, try to get...

There are indeed communities of researchers in the Humanities. Many universities have communities comprising researchers from their faculty. Institutions funding research may also host or foster such communities. There are also several ‘communities of practice,’ where researchers engage with each other and collaborate on or exchange ideas. We offer a community platform ourselves, though not specifically for the Humanities, but for researchers/academics/scholars from all fields. This is through our Facebook group, Researcher Voice. Also, as much as studies and work, the group is about sharing experiences. Check it out here: Researcher Voice Hope that helps. On this site yourself, for more insights and information into discussion and collaboration, you may refer to the following resources: How can I connect with other researchers interested in my field? Networking through online and offline channels 4 Effective networking tips for early career researchers All the best for connecting with other (Humanities) scholars out there!

Hi Sophie – Welcome to the forum! And straight up, that’s a very interesting question. In fact, as we started reading it, we almost thought it was a spec question, but eventually realized that while it’s a ‘wish-list’ question, it’s a very valid one at that. :-) We trust one of the researchers here will be able to respond to your query. Until then, to cast an even wider net, you may also decide to pop this query in Researcher Voice, our group on Facebook for researchers, academics, and scholars from across the world, who are always ready to pitch in with thoughts and inputs on posers such as these. In this very forum, as you mentioned experimental design, you may find it worthwhile to go through this query on the subject, answered by a senior journal editor. Here’s hoping your wish, or at least, the query is soon fulfilled!

Your first question is around coauthorship and your second around contribution. But both are around collaboration, which is the way most research is going these days. With newer fields emerging and research turning more interdisciplinary, collaboration is almost a prerequisite in research these days.Coming to your queries, let’s take them one by one.Forming an international coauthorshipEven here, there are two points or questions. Let’s take the second one first, as that often becomes an issue in collaboration or coauthorship.It’s not clear exactly what you mean by ‘his/her name appears in the authors’ names.’ It seems you mean that their name will appear as a coauthor for the paper. If so, it will help to gain an understanding of the challenges around (co)authorship. For that, you may refer to this piece: Basics of authorship in academic publishingThere are several ways of forging a collaboration these days, thanks to the net and social media. You may reach out to them via email – if you know their email address or if it’s available through either a personal website or an affiliation website.You could go on a social-media platform such as Twitter (where most of academia seems to be present). Here, for instance,...

First, let me paraphrase and summarize your query to ensure I have grasped it accurately. So, you have either just started off or are about to start off on a collaborative project. However, you are concerned about being able to handle some parts of the work (such as checking codes and data), either due to time or capability. You therefore wonder if the first author would be capable of helping or supporting you on the project – and how you can be certain of this.If this is the case, let’s begin by talking about the role and contribution of the first author (and also the research/lab supervisor).In most cases, the first or lead author on a paper/project is the one with the most knowledge and/or experience on the topic. In some cases, they would have first chosen the topic and then gone about choosing collaborators for the project. If they have been assigned the project, such as by a lab or institutional head, again, they have been chosen based on their expertise and experience on the topic and research as a whole and also for their ability to lead a team. So, in most cases, the first author on a...

Firstly, I have edited your question for enhanced understanding. Secondly, there are actually two aspects to your question, collaboration and (co-)authorship. Let me take these up separately.CollaborationTo begin with, these days, many researchers work with one or multiple other researchers on the same paper. This is especially the case in the sciences. Researchers collaborate for several reasons: the research might be interdisciplinary, it might need to be completed faster than one person can do it, different researchers may have different skills and experience, and the research may need a pooling of (financial) resources. (Note: these are only a few reasons; there may be many others.) So, collaboration can indeed be beneficial. However, it is best to discuss the scope of collaboration – in terms of work, contribution, responsibilities, and other aspects – before starting the collaboration to avoid possible friction, dispute, and ego issues later.(Co-)AuthorshipWhile a multi-author paper has the benefit of multiple perspectives and possibly faster completion of the project, it also brings with it the challenge of authorship. Here too, there are two aspects, the extent of contribution by the different authors and the order of the authors on the paper. However, the International Council of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) has...

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Bogus conferences are becoming quite common these days. Unfortunately, there is no site that lists legitimate conferences. However, there are a few ways to identify whether a conference is reputable or not.1. Find out which are the established conferences in your field. Your advisor, any professor in the department, or even a senior colleague should be able to help you create a short list of  reputable conferences since they have been in the field for years. 2. If a conference isn't on that list, it does not necessarily mean that it is not legitimate. There is a possibility that the conference is fairly new or slightly outside your research area. 3. If you happen to come across such conferences, look up the people who are on the organizing committee. If they are well-known and active researchers in the field, the conference is probably reputable. However, there are some scam conferences who use the names of popular researchers without their knowledge, so it's always a good idea to cross-check with your advisor. 4. Don't accept email invitations to submit papers to a conference. These are almost always scam. Reputable conferences don't send emails to individuals: conferences are generally advertised through call...

Researchers have a tendency to form close knit communities with other researchers working in the same field. Connecting with other researchers in the community can help increase your visibility and help you forge ties that may lead to collaboration in the future. Social media is a good place to start networking. Apart from Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, there are some community forums exclusively catering to researchers. Academia.edu and Researchgate are forums that the researcher community uses. Additionally, you can try to attend conferences in your field and use the opportunity to network with other researchers in your field.You might find the following posts helpful:Networking through online and offline channelsMaking connections at international conferencesHow to network at a conference