Planning to Write

Everything you need to know about preparing supplemental data

The supplemental data are crucial to many papers. This post answers some common questions about supplemental data, how they can help you, how they can be used responsibly, and some best practices.
Open Access & Subscription Models

DOWNLOADABLE: FREE HANDBOOK: What every researcher should know about open access

This International Open Access Week, we bring you a handbook that covers the basics of open access and tips on how to publish your work in open access journals.
Submission Process

Dealing with journal guidelines: Mastering the art of research paper submission

Journal guidelines are super important when it comes to submission. This post talks in detail about their importance, typical guidelines and ensure your paper follows them, and tips on how to deal…
Open Access & Subscription Models

Everything you need to know about making research data open and FAIR

If you are a researcher, you probably collect, analyze, and use all sorts of data to support your findings. But what happens to your data after you publish your paper? Read this article to know more…
Showcasing Research Impact

How to align your research with SDGs to showcase societal impact

Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to orient your efforts is one way to showcase the societal impact of your research, not only to demonstrate the value and relevance of…
Basics of Peer Review

DOWNLOADABLE: Learning to peer review with confidence, objectivity, and integrity

This downloadable handbook is a peer reviewing guide specifically developed for early career researchers so that they feel empowered to build their reviewing ability and confidence.
Basics of Peer Review

INFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of peer review: A timeline

This Peer Review Week, let’s take a quick tour of some of the crucial developments in peer review and its prospects for the future.
Around the web

Impact of the USD-Yen exchange rate on research in Japan

In recent months, the Japanese Yen (JPY) has fallen greatly in value against the United States Dollar (USD). This post reviews the impact of the exchange rate on research in Japan and the long-term…
Grammar & Language

How to ensure bias-free and inclusive language in your research papers

This article is a brief overview of how inclusive-language guidelines have evolved, some key considerations, and important standard guidelines on how to use inclusive and bias-free language in your…
Data Analysis

How to use open-source data and materials in your research

This article discusses how to intelligently use datasets, software, hardware, publications, and  educational resources to improve the open science ecosystem.