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Q: Who should be designated as the corresponding author if the designated corresponding author is too busy?

Detailed question-An institution offered to facilitate the publication process for us. It was understood that the first author and the corresponding author would be different. It was…
  • Asked on August 17, 2020

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This is an unfortunate scenario, but not an uncommon one. Note also that authorship issues/conflicts – of various hues – are quite common in research publication.

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Q: Can I add an author name in a published research paper?

  • Asked on August 15, 2020

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As you can understand, this may be viewed a bit suspiciously, as (co)authorship is one of the commonest areas of dispute in research publications. However, if there…

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Q: What are some examples of the scope of the study?

  • Asked on June 24, 2020

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The scope of a study, as you may know, establishes the extent to which you will study the topic in question. It’s done, quite simply, to keep the study practical. If…

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Q: What are examples of research questions regarding diversity in Philippine folk dances?

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Hello Clydine – Welcome to the forum!

Your research area sounds both exciting and interesting – ‘exciting’ for the ‘folk dances’ part, ‘interesting’ for the…

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Q: If I have published an article in a journal, can I include it as a chapter of a new book?

Detailed question-I have published my research article in a journal. Can I include the same article in an edited book?

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Hello Maxim – Welcome to the forum! And straight off, thanks for the impeccably framed query. We did not need to make even one edit to it. You are clearly a writer –…

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Q: Can an author be converted to the corresponding author during the revised submission?

  • Asked on June 6, 2020

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While this is not preferred by the journal (as the editor has already formed a connect with one…

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Q: What should I do if my article was published online but has not yet appeared on PubMed?

Detailed question-My article was published in Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. It was published online on May 4. However, it has not yet appeared on PubMed.
  • Asked on May 25, 2020

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Firstly, congrats on having your paper published! You must no doubt be feeling happy and proud…

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Q: Can I add or remove an author when resubmitting a manuscript after the peer review changes?

  • Asked on May 14, 2020

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You haven’t provided more details. So, it would be difficult to advise you on the specifics of…

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Q: Can I include an article on my CV that mentions that I participated in a study group?

Detailed question-I participated in a study group, after which an article appeared where the last position stated "on behalf of study group." Can I consider this article like an ISI one?…
  • Asked on May 8, 2020

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Some parts of your question were not very clear. So, we have edited them for greater clarity.

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Q: Is it true that the first author should always be the corresponding author?

Detailed question-I am the first author for a paper. However, one of my contributors (the second author) has put his name as the corresponding author and put my name as the first of the…
  • Asked on April 18, 2020

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Your query touches upon various contributory roles, those of first author, second author,…

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