China is one of the leading countries in the world in terms of scientific output and is gradually emerging as a global leader in scientific research and publishing. However, the country is grappling with several Read More
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Replacing mankind with humankind, chairman with chairperson, and manpower with workforce (or with such equivalents as “human resources,” “labour force,” and “personnel”) is now routine: even if some writers use gender-specific terms, copy editors replace Read More
When describing experiments involving people, researchers focus more on data than on individuals who are the source of those data. Science is primarily objective, not subjective, hence the infrequent use of the personal pronouns I Read More
The first thing journal editors and reviewers will see upon receiving your research paper is the title, and will immediately form a view on what they should expect in your research paper. Moreover, the tile Read More
The title of your research paper is the first aspect that will be visible to reviewers, journal editors, or readers and will help them decide whether your manuscript interests them. Therefore, it is essential for Read More
The Breakthrough Prize, the largest award in sciences, honored 14 pioneering scientists in the fields of fundamental physics, life sciences, and mathematics with $3 million each. The 2015 Breakthrough Prizes, announced in a press release, were awarded to Read More
Peer review is an integral part of the manuscript submission and publication process. Peer reviewers’ comments can range from minor questions about data to requests for additional data/experiments or questions about the methodology. Addressing Read More
After submitting your paper to the journal, preparing to deal with peer review is the next point of focus. Responding to peer reviewers’ comments can be quite stressful, as the journal will accept your paper Read More
The peer review process is used by most journals as part of their manuscript screening process. Most often, students and early career researchers go through the publication process without understanding what peer review exactly is. Read More
This article series has attempted to describe the unique role played by gastroenterology and stoma care nurses in the UK, and the importance of these nurses publishing research articles related to their work. Stoma care Read More
