The truth is that love it or hate it, peer reviews play an integral part of the scholarly publishing process and research authors must learn to live with it. But in the run-up to the Peer Review Week…
When it comes to scholarly publishing, the reasons for rejection are often within your control and easily avoidable. Check out the most common mistakes that lead to rejection, with expert tips and a…
Effective networking is an essential skill for a researcher, especially in times like these where almost everything is virtual. Here are the top 10 tips to make networking easy for researchers, and…
Even novel, high-impact research can face problems at the journal submission stage if they don’t meet ethical guidelines or lack the required declarations. Take a look at the top three ethical…
In the race to publishing success, journal selection is one of the most confusing, yet crucial, hurdles researchers have to jump. Take a look at the key points to consider when choosing a target…
Did you know, 50% of published articles are only read by the author, journal editor and reviewer, while 90% are never cited? Regardless of its importance, published papers can fall through the cracks…
Once you enter the world of academia, you quickly realize that the culture of ‘publish or perish’ is here to stay. So how do you maximize your chance of success? Here's a 10-point manuscript…
You’ve worked hard and think you’re on a winning path when you submit your manuscript to a top academic journal, only to be derailed by a peer review. Here's how authors can accelerate this process…