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
Did you know that only eight women have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry ever since it was first awarded in 1901? The first woman laureate was Marie Curie in 1911. Of these eight Nobel laureates,…
- Jennifer Ulz
- January 16, 2023
This post lists some noteworthy chemistry-focused humor sites that deserve a place in your bookmark list.
- David Burbridge
- January 13, 2023
This article highlights how success is to be measured in academia, which lacks the convenience of a balance sheet that can clearly reveal the success or failure of a business.
- Yateendra Joshi
- January 11, 2023
A question that we often get asked is how to review related literature. This post discusses what an RRL is, why it's important, and some best practices to write an effective literature review.
- Malvika Gaur
- January 6, 2023
As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to get a flavor of the main developments influencing scholarly writing and publishing this year.
- Sunaina Singh
- January 3, 2023