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The IP Tightrope: Balancing Intellectual Property Development and the UN SDGs
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While the connection between IP and attaining the SDGs is not obvious, IP deserves some attention for its role in development efforts. Here, I make a case for IP as a vital tool for meeting the UN…

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Mounting concerns have led to a surge in efforts to fortify research integrity. Here we review the measures being taken by various stakeholders, including government agencies, academic…

Understanding sampling methods: Non-probability vs probability sampling
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Sampling methods play a significant role in ensuring the representativeness and reliability of our findings. Two main…

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Conducting research experiments on animals is time-consuming, expensive, and often ends up wasting lives. With the advent…

Understanding sensitivity analysis and its applications in biomedical research
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This blog post delves into what sensitivity analysis entails, its applications, advantages, and potential limitations in the context of biomedical research.

Strategies for overcoming funding constraints and thriving in research
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Should funding constraints limit your research? In this post, you will learn different ways to overcome hurdles to secure funding and even identify offbeat ways to increase your and your lab’s…

Literature review 101: Purpose and how to write one
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For an academic, the significance of both reading and writing literature reviews cannot be overstated. Writing effective literature reviews needs precision, clarity, and critical thinking. It not…

Sampling methods and techniques in research
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Here we discuss how by carefully considering the various sampling methods and their respective advantages and disadvantages, you can enhance the validity and reliability of your findings. Each…

A handy guide to Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis
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As vast amounts of data are published each year, scientists are constantly seeking innovative methods to extract meaningful insights from such data. One method that has gained increasing attention…

What is self-plagiarism?
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Self-plagiarism can have unintended consequences, and it is safer to mention upfront that you are reusing your own text – but without violating any copyright – and supply the relevant information…