The peer review process plays a pivotal role in the scholarly publishing, but this age-old mode of checks is not without its flaws. Over the years, there have been questions about the opacity within the Read More
Becoming a peer reviewer means being recognized as an expert, and hence it is one of the milestones in a researcher’s career. Moreover, reviewing scientific literature enables researchers to keep up with and contribute Read More
For authors, getting their work published in a top peer-reviewed journal is often the epitome of success. The peer review process, and reviewers, are seen as the gatekeepers of high-quality research, and both authors and Read More
Typically, when we talk about peer review, we tend to focus on the peer review process, how it works, the challenges and problems involved in it, or new advances in peer review and potential solutions Read More
Peer review has been one of the most discussed and debated topics related to scholarly communications in the past few years. Academics around the world have had differing perspectives on which peer review processes can Read More
Creativity is imperative for great research. However, often the immediate goals tend to override the creative aspect of research. Being creative will empower you to take up new challenges and get the Read More
Publishing a research paper is one of the most important milestones in a researcher’s life. Navigating the academic publishing world can be a daunting task if you are just starting out. You are likely Read More
The mental health crisis in academia has been a widely discussed topic over the past few years in academic journals, blogs, as well as on academic Twitter. Although open discussions about mental health finally seem Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping across the world, everyone is hoping for a vaccine that can stop this pandemic in its track. But what goes into vaccine development? What are the aspects that researchers Read More
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