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Submitting compelling and novel content to a journal is only one element in having an article accepted for publication. The presentation and organization of your…
The EQUATOR Network and research reporting guidelines: What does it mean for authors?
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Perspectives, opinion pieces, and commentaries are some short scholarly article types that journals publish. This article explains what each of these articles includes,…
A young researcher's guide to perspective,  commentary, and opinion articles
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With collaboration and mobility becoming the norm in research, there are cases where a manuscript might have more than one corresponding author. Do journals allow this?…
Clinical trials are an important research tool for advancing medical knowledge and healthcare. This article aims to guide you through all the different aspects of a…
What happens when a journal credits someone else for an article instead of the actual author? Such production errors can occur at the time of publication. But what is…
What happens when a journal makes an error in authorship credit? A case study
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A clinical case report or case study is a means of disseminating new knowledge gained from clinical practice. Clinical case reports are the first-line evidence in…
The policies concerning the need for ethical approval by an institutional review board or ethics committee can be different in different countries. This can unfairly…
This post reviews the book Writing for Science Journals: Tips, Tricks, and a Learning plan, an immensely useful resource for authors
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about academic writing and publication. If you get all questions right, you get the right to brag about it to your…
Quiz: How much do you know about academic literature?
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Systematic reviews are regarded as the best source of research evidence. A systematic review is a rigorous review of existing literature that addresses a clearly…