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Q: How do I defend my research?

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It is not clear what you mean by “defend research.” It could mean either defending your thesis …

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Q: Would you agree that nowadays it is difficult to get a job even with a PhD?

Detailed question-Nowadays, getting a job is difficult even when you have a PhD. So, most people work in temporary positions. Agree?

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Postdocs face several challenges these days in following a career in research or academia,…

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Q: How can I participate in academic activities in the future?

Detailed question-I am very interested in the publishing process. So, I hope to act as an active member.
  • Asked on December 25, 2019

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Your question is not very clear. It seems you would like to know how you can be an active member here or of the…

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Q: How do I organize my thoughts and begin writing for my multidisciplinary research?

Detailed question-I am doing multidisciplinary research, but am having difficulty in writing. I feel unfocused due to insufficient knowledge. Any suggestions on how I can organize my…
  • Asked on December 21, 2019

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You have asked multiple questions and also touched upon various challenges. From what I understand, you are finding it…

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Q: I seem to have lost focus on my research topic for almost 5 years now. What could be wrong?

Detailed question-Not sure if it is me or my supervisor. We have only sat down twice in the course of my project to talk about the project.

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In your question, you have talked about two issues, that there has been no focus in your research for almost five years and that your…

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Q: Which is a better career path after PhD: academia or an industry job?

Detailed question-Need post-PhD job advice.

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This is a common concern among PhD students across the world. However, note that we can only…

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Q: What is the meaning of research statement?

  • Asked on October 18, 2019

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A research statement is usually a requirement for an academic job application and includes a summary of the applicant's research accomplishments, the current state of…

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Q: What should I include in the background of the study

Detailed question-I'm conducting a research on Sustainable Development Goals Four(4) and Free SHS policy.

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You should delve into the details of the constructs involved in your study I think. The context in which the study is carried out, etc. Hope that…

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Q: Will my paper no longer be SCI-indexed if the journal has been delisted from SCI?

Detailed question-I published an article in February this year. But the journal was removed from the SCI in June, so can my article be retrieved by the SCI? Thank you!
  • Asked on June 26, 2019

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Science Citation Index (SCI) is a journal indexing database. Thus, articles published in journals that are a part of SCI would be a part of the database only as long…

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Q: How to mention in my CV that my original article was peer reviewed?

Detailed question-In my CV, I want to mention that my original article was peer reviewed. How can I include this piece of information?

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Generally speaking, it is not really necessary to mention that your paper was peer reviewed before publication. If you have mentioned a publication in your CV, it is…

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