As the world awaits the announcement of this year’s Nobel Prizes, the news of Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing reminds us that some of the greatest scientific legacies are not defined by medals or Read More
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Visuals are an excellent means of communicating in medical research, especially to convey complex scientific findings to lay people. From the very first medicine-related visual abstract published in Annals of Surgery in 2016, we have only Read More
With the peer review process rapidly evolving, new models are often developed and implemented by journals. Unlike the traditional single-blind and double-blind peer review processes, collaborative peer review provides a unique opportunity for both authors Read More
What Science Knows About Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social communication, behavior, and sensory processing (Zeidan et al., 2022). Scientific understanding of autism has advanced considerably, but Read More
Peer review is a crucial quality control mechanism in academic publishing that helps refine research papers to ensure they meet high academic standards before being shared with the scientific community. This constantly evolving process has Read More
Peer review is a rigorous process that ensures the dissemination of scientifically sound research to the scholarly community. However, some researchers view it as a gatekeeping process that is affected by bias. Well, they’re Read More
When most people think of healthcare heroes, they often picture nurses, doctors, medical assistants, or emergency medical technicians. But there is another vital group that works quietly behind the scenes—medical laboratory professionals. Here, we Read More
If you are a first-time author struggling to find a traditional book publisher, you might have come across some unsolicited advice on the internet: “Go for self-publishing! It’s just easier.” While this is not Read More
When a researcher wears an editor’s hat As a scientist and researcher, one learns to question everything. As an editor, one must finally decide whether a paper is ready to move forward to publication Read More
If you are planning to start experiencing the peer review process as an early-career researcher (ECR), you could not have asked for a better time! Peer review has evolved greatly over the years, and yet, Read More
