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Q: How to write an introduction of my thesis?

Detailed question-I have an assignment and I need to get that right

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Q: Can I use a scale after translation?

Detailed question-I am thinking of performing a study using an English scale which I found in a literature. I understand that I need to get permission from the author (creator of the…

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Q: Is the below rational of the study correct to be sent to an Editor ?

Detailed question-There is only one study published related to my study as found after the literature search. I found that it is same as that of my study in every aspect (like objective…

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Q: Research methodology - Qualitative or Quantitative?

Detailed question-I am doing a postgraduate research on Hybrid learning and its efficacy among primary learners. Which research method would be suitable for this : Quantitative or…

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Q: How to write the scope of study?

Detailed question-How to write the scope of study about difficulty of making strategic decisions in a non-profit organisation among members of the governing board?

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The scope of a study explains the extent to which the research area will be explored in your work, and it specifies the parameters within which the study will be…

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Q: ResearchGate DOI vs journal publication

Detailed question-I have submitted a manuscript to Reproductive Sciences. One of the editor said this manuscript has already got a DOI on ResearchGate. What shall I do?

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Q: How to write a background of the study?

Detailed question-Hello, thank you for such an insightful site! Can you please help me how to write a background of the study of covid-19 on working women working remotely?

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Q: How to write background of the study of a research paper?

Detailed question-What is the possible background of the study about the research titled 'usefulness of internet in modular learning' based on the experiences of a grade 12 student?

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Q: What are the differences between a research gap and research novelty?

Detailed question-I received comments from a journal reviewer emphasizing I need to show novelty in the Introduction and Discussion sections of my manuscript. What does this mean? And how…

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Q: How to create a background of study and research questions?

Detailed question-What can be an introduction to the topic titled "the teaching and learning mathematics with the use of ICT tools in primary level?

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