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Why do retracted papers continue to be cited though the research is discredited?

Retraction is a way of alerting the research community of a paper’s questionable credibility. However, retracted papers continue to have an ‘afterlife’, in the form of…
Why do retracted papers continue to be cited though the research is discredited?
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4 Basic reasons a peer reviewer might reject your manuscript

This article shares an editor's experience and views on why papers get rejected. Read on to find out how authors can avoid their manuscript from getting rejected. 
4 Basic reasons a peer reviewer might reject your manuscript

3 "Principles of transparency" to help authors assess journal credibility

If you are planning to get published and are looking for target journals, you should ensure that the journals are authentic. This article provides expert tips that will…
3 "Principles of transparency" to help authors assess journal credibility
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Editorial decision-making: what are the possible outcomes for a manuscript?

Once a manuscript is submitted to a journal, it goes through an initial screening process which involves a preliminary review by the journal editor. At this stage, the…
Editorial decision-making: what are the possible outcomes for a manuscript?
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6 Tips for preparing impactful figures for a research manuscript

Figures are powerful visual tools that provide visual impact, more so than verbal descriptions. Using figures is an effective way of sharing your research findings. Here…
6 Tips for preparing impactful figures for a research manuscript

6 Tips for preparing effective tables for a research manuscript

In research manuscripts, tables are used to present numerical data, summarize existing literature, present survey questions, or indicate similarities or differences…
6 Tips for preparing effective tables for a research manuscript
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6 Easy guidelines for preparing tables and figures for a research manuscript

Tables and figures play a critical role in enhancing the overall quality and impact of a research manuscript. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the tables and…
6 Easy guidelines for preparing tables and figures for a research manuscript
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Choose the best format for presenting your research data: tables, figures, and text

One of the most difficult aspects of research manuscript preparation is deciding whether your findings should be presented through tables, figures, or text. The tips…
Choose the best format for presenting your research data: tables, figures, and text

Know when to use tables and figures in your research paper

Tables and figures are essential components of a research paper. Even before you begin preparing tables and figures for your research manuscript, it is essential for you…
Know when to use tables and figures in your research paper

SciELO – Making open access in Brazil an exciting reality

Over the years in Brazil, open access has emerged as a favorable solution to help increase the visibility of Brazilian researchers in the global research arena, and the…