What’s one of the most exciting but also extremely challenging tasks in a researcher’s career? Having their work published in a reputable journal. Having your research manuscript published requires a good understanding of Read More
“It is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed as a PhD student.”“You still have time during the weekend to finish your work.”“The work environment in academia is extremely stressful. Get used to it!”“Read More
Rejection is common in academic publishing. And one of the most common reasons for rejection is a mismatch with journal scope and aims. As an author, you may have struggled with identifying the best journal Read More
Peer reviewers play a vital role in ensuring the robustness of the research that gets published. As an author who’s received peer reviewer comments or a peer reviewer who’s evaluated research papers, have Read More
Peer review is a critical component of the scholarly publishing process and peer reviewers are seen as gatekeepers of scientific quality, validating the significance and rigor of academic work. While previous discussions have focused on Read More
Early career researchers (ECRs) form a large part of the scientific community but often do not get as many opportunities to review as do more tenured and established researchers. Many, in fact, contribute to peer Read More
Typically, when we talk about peer review, we tend to focus on the peer review process – how it works, its failures, strengths, etc. This year, however, during Peer Review Week 2021, we are focusing on the Read More
Peer review is integral to academic publishing, and yet, it could be one of the most stressful stages for both authors and reviewers. Often, authors struggle to deal with reviewers’ comments, while reviewers my find Read More
Taking the first steps in career planning can be daunting, isn’t it? What makes thisprocess easier is receiving guidance from those who went ahead helps make the road easier. We have arranged a live Read More
Scientific writing is often needlessly complex and hard to read. On the other hand, good research communication is all about conveying ideas that will have profound impact on human lives; it demands clarity and simplification. Read More
