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10 Survival strategies for the postdoc life
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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…

manuscript status
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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…

Using “et al.” for in-text citations in research papers
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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…

Do's and don'ts for responding to peer reviewers' comments
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Addressing peer reviewer comments is a daunting task for even the most experienced authors. Sometimes peer reviewers write long-winded comments, which make it…

Manuscript revision tips for authors
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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…

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.