Malvika Gaur

Building bridges in the community

I enjoy writing and helping others communicate as part of Editage Insights - a community of researchers from around the world.

How to conduct a review of related literature (RRL)

A question that we often get asked is how to review related literature. This post discusses what an RRL is, why it’s important, and some best practices to write an effective literature review.

VIDEO : What tools can I use to conduct systematic reviews?

This video talks about some of the best tools to make your systematic literature process fast and accurate. The speaker of the video is Karel Patrek, who has a D. Phil. degree for his thesis on breast cancer. He has 40 years of academic and applied research experience, has published 100+ preclinical and clinical research papers throughout his career, and has reviewed and edited manuscripts in pharmaceuticals, biology, medicine, and related areas, including genes, proteins, peptides, and small-molecule drug development. Being a non-native English speaker himself, he is familiar with the issues researchers may have when drafting manuscripts for publication. He can advise on the content and structure of the parts of manuscripts, making text readable. He stresses the importance of adhering to the target journals’ content and formatting requirements when submitting a manuscript. 

VIDEO : What is participant debriefing and how should I debrief my study participants?

  Mental health advocate Divya Utreja talks about what debriefing is, why it is important in research, and how you may do it effectively and efficiently.

VIDEO : How do I distinguish between a predatory and an authentic journal?

If you’ve ever wondered how to identify trustworthy publications, watch this video. Miguel shares valuable insights on distinguishing between predatory and authentic journals and provides key indicators including a few red flags. This information will help you navigate and safeguard your research journey!