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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…

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…

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…

Addressing peer reviewer comments is a daunting task for even the most experienced authors. Sometimes peer reviewers write long-winded comments, which make it…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…