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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…

How patient engagement can enrich medical studies and literature: Interview with Clarinda Cerejo
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To mark the occasion of World Health Day, we speak with patient expert Clarinda Cerejo to understand how medical researchers can involve patients in the research and publication process and how…

Can Wikipedia help communicate science accurately? How can you contribute?
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Whether you’re a scientist or not, you first run a basic Google search when looking up unknown scientific terms you encounter when reading an article or listening to a talk. And where do the…

Avoiding overfitting in biomedical research: a guide for researchers
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Overfitting might seem like a formidable foe, but armed with the right strategies, you can conquer it. Remember, in the world of biomedical research, robust statistical models are your best allies…

What Is Plagiarism?
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Plagiarism occurs when an individual intentionally or unintentionally uses someone else’s work (text, images, music, videos, data, etc.) and does not give attribution.  Here we provide a…