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Mounting concerns have led to a surge in efforts to fortify research integrity. Here we review the measures being taken by various stakeholders, including government…
Global research integrity initiatives
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Sampling methods play a significant role in ensuring the representativeness and reliability of our findings. Two main approaches in sampling are non-probability and…
Understanding sampling methods: Non-probability vs. probability sampling
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Conducting research experiments on animals is time-consuming, expensive, and often ends up wasting lives. With the advent of technology, the research world has many non…
Exploring alternatives: Conducting scientific research without experimental animals
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This blog post delves into what sensitivity analysis entails, its applications, advantages, and potential limitations in the context of biomedical research.
Understanding sensitivity analysis and its applications in biomedical research
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Should funding constraints limit your research? In this post, you will learn different ways to overcome hurdles to secure funding and even identify offbeat ways to…
Strategies for overcoming funding constraints and thriving in research
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For an academic, the significance of both reading and writing literature reviews cannot be overstated. Writing effective literature reviews needs precision, clarity, and…
Literature review 101: Purpose and how to write one
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Here we discuss how by carefully considering the various sampling methods and their respective advantages and disadvantages, you can enhance the validity and reliability…
Sampling methods and techniques in research: A comprehensive guide
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As vast amounts of data are published each year, scientists are constantly seeking innovative methods to extract meaningful insights from such data. One method that has…
A handy guide to Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis
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Self-plagiarism can have unintended consequences, and it is safer to mention upfront that you are reusing your own text – but without violating any copyright – and…
What is self-plagiarism?
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Whether you’re a scientist or not, you first run a basic Google search when looking up unknown scientific terms you encounter when reading an article or listening to a…