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Q: What does "indication of figures and tables" mean?

Detailed question-Thanks for your support in advance. I am about to submit my paper and I have a question on journal guidelines. In my paper, there are figures and according to them I am…
  • Asked on June 21, 2016

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If it is clearly mentioned that tables and figures should be separated from the main text, you should do so. Most journals these days ask for tables and figures to be…

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Q: How do I know if the title of my paper is appropriate?

Detailed question-I am going to do work with a weight loss product in which the main ingredient is conjugated linoleic acid. "Evaluation of conjugated linoleic acid in fat reduction and…

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It is difficult to tell whether your title is suitable for your article without going through the entire manuscript. Overall, the title you have mentioned is brief,…

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Q: How to create keywords for a research paper

Detailed question-I have finished writing my paper and plan to submit it next week. However, I'm totally confused about creating keywords. Which keywords will be most effective for my…
  • Asked on May 31, 2016

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Keywords are words that capture the essence of your paper. Keywords make your paper searchable and ensure that you get more citations…

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Q: What is the reference style followed by BMC Medical Genetics?

Detailed question-I want to submit to BMC Medical Genetics, but after checking their submission guideline, I didn't find any reference instructions. What should I do? 
  • Asked on May 5, 2016

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You can find reference instructions under each article type in the submission guidelines of BMC Medical Genetics. For a research article,…

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Q: Should previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses be included in a systematic review?

Detailed question-We are conducting a systematic review (qualitative) on ketamine use in depression and its short- and long- term safety. Many reviews, and some meta-analyses have already…

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A systematic review is an analysis of all primary literature that exists on a specific topic. Primary literature includes only original…

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Q: How I can formulate a title for my research paper?

Detailed question-My research methodology is about the customers' perception of service quality of immigrant orientated restaurant in Cape Town. How can I frame a suitable title for this?

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It is important to invest time and effort in thinking about an appropriate title for your research paper. The title is the part of the…

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Q: Is the concluding chapter of a thesis a repetition of the discussion in previous chapters?

Detailed question-I am writing a thesis that consists of two chapters. There is a separate discussion per chapter. I have to conclude my thesis with a global discussion. The question is,…

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The concluding chapter of a thesis is not just a summary. Simply repeating what you said in the previous sections would not make a good…

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Q: Is using similar methods in two different papers considered salami slicing?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper P1 to a journal J1 in which I proposed a method to solve a problem PR1 (at this moment it is Under Review). Now, I want to submit another paper P2 to…

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It is acceptable to use the same or very similar methods in two different papers. If the focus of the two papers is sufficiently…

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Q: Can I use data and methods from my previously published paper if I cite the source?

Detailed question-Hi, I have a question on self-plagiarism. Can I take some parts (Data, Methods) from my published paper, and use them for the manuscript that I am currently writing?…
  • Asked on January 28, 2016

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You can use data from a previously published paper, provided you cite the source clearly. However, when using the data, make sure that…

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Q: Should references be included in a plagiarism check?

Detailed question-I have written a paper for an international journal. I am wondering whether references should be also checked for plagiarism. If I do a plagiarism check for only the…
  • Asked on January 25, 2016

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References are usually excluded from automated plagiarism checks, as they would naturally throw up a very high percent similarity in the…

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