DORA Unites Stakeholders to Call for Better Research Assessment Methods The academic world can be challenging for researchers. They often face pressure to publish their work in high-impact factor journals in order to secure promotions Read More
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As an early career researcher – whether you are a doctoral student, postdoctoral researcher or even just starting out as a recent faculty, you are probably thinking of submitting a journal paper soon. If you have Read More
As an early career researcher or student, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the ever-shifting open access (OA) landscape. This will help you to understand why OA is relevant to you and help prevent Read More
Open access (OA) has become a vital innovation how we publish and disseminate scientific data. OA is more than just another publication option; it represents a fundamental paradigm shift in how researchers engage with the Read More
What are experimental and control groups? Why must the experimental and control groups be similar/matched? Strategies to Balance Your Experimental and Control Groups Randomization What is randomization? Propensity Score Matching What is propensity score Read More
A recent survey by research publishing giant Springer Nature shows that around a third of researchers in Japan are unsure how to share their research beyond academic publications and presentations, despite understanding the critical need Read More
What is bias in research? How does bias affect research and publishing? Selection bias: Confirmation bias: Publication bias: Citation bias: Experimenter bias: Observer bias: How can researchers minimize bias in a study? What is Read More
Fatherhood can be a transformative journey that brings profound joy, introduces challenges, and leads men to reassess their priorities. Regardless of gender, the transition to parenthood isn’t easy. Balancing the demands of being a Read More
The ever-increasing number of journals in most disciplines can make it difficult to identify the right home for your research. What compounds this problem is the growing number of untrustworthy journals. Let’s say you Read More
Scientific research thrives on collaboration, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds. However, language barriers can impede the participation of researchers from non-English-speaking backgrounds. English dominates scientific publications, often creating a hurdle for those less proficient Read More
