Inappropriate image manipulation has become increasingly prevalent in research publishing. Unfortunately, because of the evolution of new technologies that allow such manipulation, this problem is likely to persist for some time. For example, artificial intelligence (Read More
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The peer-reviewed academic journal is widely considered the gold standard for the dissemination of up-to-date and reliable information across many academic fields. Scholarly journals have existed for hundreds of years, and peer review has existed Read More
The 9th International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication or the Peer Review Congress, a three-day event, commenced on 8th September 2022 and concluded on 10th September 2022. Being a notable event in the scholarly publishing Read More
Writing is an inevitable part of a researcher’s life – right from the time they take up a doctoral candidature to when they’re in a faculty position, researchers at every stage of their career Read More
The 9th International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication (Peer Review Congress) began and ended on a thought-provoking note. The three-day hybrid event, held from 8th to 10thSeptember 2022, saw attendance by key stakeholders in Read More
On August 25, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) of the US released a memorandum titled “Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research.”1 It contains various guidelines for federal Read More
To communicate smoothly and effectively with a journal, authors should Use the Right Channels Include All Relevant Information Each Time Be Polite, But Concise Proofread Your Writing Use a Professional Format Allow Time for Responses Read More
Key takeaway: If you are asked to be more clear in your writing, especially scientific writing, you should Avoid noun stacks Limit the number of clauses Omit empty clauses Compare the right things Position the Read More
A PhD is one of the most important turning points for any academician who wishes to include it in their professional journey. The nature and conclusion of a PhD plays a huge role in setting Read More
“Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.” —Gene Fowler, journalist, script writer, novelist You may dread writing—working in the Read More