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Since its inception, the objective of science has been human progress through knowledge sharing. However, the scientific community is divided about the data sharing…
- Sneha Kulkarni
- March 26, 2014
Peer review is perceived as one of the mainstays of scientific publishing. Papers that undergo the peer review process are held in high esteem since the quality of…
- Sneha Kulkarni
- March 26, 2014
This article discusses tips for journal editors who are non-native English speakers and interested in transitioning their journal from a regional language to English.
- Ravi Murugesan
- March 25, 2014
ORCID garners support from leading members of the academic community. Some regions are planning for national-level adoption. Laurel Haak discusses how ORCID is creating…
- Editage Insights
- March 24, 2014
As we wait for the final verdict on the STAP case, one thing is certain: when it comes to life outside the lab, the principles of scientific thinking become hazy.
- Alagi Patel
- March 20, 2014
Although The Economist, a British weekly, is not a research journal, its writing is often praised for its clarity and precision. How does the The Economist&n
- Yateendra Joshi
- March 19, 2014
Having written a paper for submission to a chosen journal, you will need to write something more, namely a letter or an e-mail addressed to the editor of the target…
- Yateendra Joshi
- March 19, 2014
This article discusses the tips and tricks of writing the Results and Discussion sections of a research paper. Read on to learn how to write an effective research paper.
- Kakoli Majumder
- March 19, 2014
When it comes to writing, all information is not equal: some of it is given as an aside—not essential, but interesting, useful, or "nice to know." How do you mark this…
- Yateendra Joshi
- March 18, 2014
Recent groundbreaking papers published in Nature on January 29, 2014 by stem-cell biologists have created a media storm for three reasons: confusion over non…
- Alagi Patel
- March 18, 2014