Dr. Radhika N.S.

Publication manager, Publication Support Services, Editage

An experienced researcher and scholarly publishing professional passionate about using her knowledge to help researchers communicate their science better.

How to get your study approved by an animal ethics committee

In a previous post, I spoke about the role of regulatory bodies governing animal research. It’s now time to talk about what institutional ethics boards do when it comes to vetting animal research proposals. I’ll also share tips on the things to remember when you submit your proposal for your study involving animals. Jump to […]

Ethical declarations that authors should provide at the journal submission stage

Ethical declarations in research form an integral part during the submission process of a manuscript to a journal. Learn what questions and statements that you as the author need to respond to before submission.

Tips to identify whether a source is scholarly and reliable

When conducting literature search, do you feel uncertain about a source’s authenticity and credibility? In this article, we focus on identifying ‘scholarly’ sources for obtaining reliable information to be presented for academic work such as class assignments, dissertation, or thesis writing.

The role of regulatory bodies governing animal research

Before using animals for an experiment, you need to get approvals from relevant regulatory bodies and ethics boards. These bodies help ensure that animals used in research are handled ethically with respect and care. This article explains how federal and local or institutional animal research regulatory bodies function. Knowing this will help you prepare for your research on animals.