Nitin Nair

Head, Publication Support Services, Editage

An experienced scholarly publishing professional who has been part of the transformation process of a document from a rough draft to a finished article.

“If it is correct, economics would be different”

Rejection is part of academic publishing, and it is by no means an indication of the quality of study or the researcher’s worth. This post discusses an anecdote involving Nobel Laureate George Akerlof – how his rejected paper led him to win the most recognized prize in science. 

How authors do themselves a disservice

There has been a tremendous increase in the number of research papers submitted to academic journals, which has significantly increased the pressure on journal editors and referees with greater demands on their most scarce resource – their time. This post discusses how authors can ensure that the chances of their manuscript getting accepted can be increased. 

China’s performance in global R&D

This article discusses the latest available statistics on China’s progress in R&D, based on a global publishing report released by Thomson ReutersTM in February 2013 titled