A postdoc position is often looked upon as a stepping stone to a tenure track faculty position. But a postdoc also involves a unique set of challenges which many PhD…
- Kakoli Majumder
- April 13, 2016
Most journals have online submission systems, which have definitely made it easier and quicker for authors to submit their manuscripts. Once a manuscript is submitted…
- Kakoli Majumder
- October 14, 2014
It is rare for a single researcher to publish a paper all by herself or himself; most research papers have several or many authors, and the average number of authors…
- Yateendra Joshi
- January 16, 2014
Addressing peer reviewer comments is a daunting task for even the most experienced authors. Sometimes peer reviewers write long-winded comments, which make it…
- Dr. Shazia Khanam
- October 17, 2013
Getting your work published in a peer-reviewed journal almost always involves revising your manuscript at least once. This article provides tips on revising your…
- Dr. Helle V. Goldman
- April 14, 2014
Scientific writing requires the use of many symbols. It is important to understand the standard style conventions associated with using symbols to avoid misinterpretation and convey the intended…
- Kakoli Majumder
- February 24, 2020
You’ve already heard from your peers that publishing in top journals is hard, given that their acceptance rate is currently under 10%. What can you do to increase…
- Marisha Fonseca
- February 21, 2020
Many preprint servers are struggling to survive due to financial constraints, and some might have to close down soon. This is an aftermath of a move by the platform that hosts preprint…
- Kakoli Majumder
- February 20, 2020
My wait to get into a PhD program was around four years long – not surprisingly, though, my personal life couldn’t wait.
- Adejoke Bayowa
- February 19, 2020
If you’ve not practiced self-care from an early age, you may find it difficult to practice. After all, it is more than just a checklist with boxes to be ticked off. Here are some apps that’ll help…
- Aayati Sengupta
- February 19, 2020