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Q: How do we get our journal indexed?

Detailed question-Our journal is now a printed version, but we want to publish it as an online version along with the printed version.

Asked by Towhidul Islam on June 30, 2020

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Hello Towhidul – Welcome to the forum!

It’s great that you are considering getting your journal indexed. You are clearly aiming to increase its reach. The…

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Q: What can be the significance and scheme of a study on the topic of child mental health and child rights?

Asked by Namrata Tripathi on June 21, 2020

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Hello Namrata – Welcome to the forum!

Firstly, your study, although around a serious topic (or two), is actually quite relevant, with increasing incidents…

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Q: How do I write research objectives for a project on the impact of COVID-19 on the business environment?

Asked on June 20, 2020

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Straight off, that’s a topical subject, with significance for similar or related scenarios in the future, including the very immediate future.

So, when…

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Q: Does a 'Decision in process' status after two months of the 'With Editor' status mean desk rejection?

Detailed question-I submitted my paper on March 31. It was 'With Editor' till the first week of June, that is, for two months. When I inquired through email, they replied that it's under…

Asked by Albino Potsangbam on June 19, 2020

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Short answer: Not necessarily. :-)

Long answer: Please allow us to get back on Monday - after the weekend. We responded for now as you seemed quite anxious,…

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Q: How can I develop a problem statement for my research proposal around social sustainability and construction practices?

Detailed question-My research proposal is on social sustainability and construction practices for institutional buildings in Kyambogo University. An increasing number of students in the…

Asked by mudde joshua on June 18, 2020

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Hi Mudde – Welcome to the forum!

Your proposal topic is interesting and (socially) significant. In fact, going by the short description of the problem that…

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Q: How can I write a problem or needs statement for a proposal on staff training?

Detailed question-I am going to write a proposal on staff training (report writing). But I cannot find the problem area.

Asked on June 17, 2020

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Firstly, note that we have combined your two separate questions into one question as they were around the same topic. Also, we have made some edits for greater…

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Q: What should be the description of the table heading for a scale from 1 to 5?

Asked on June 14, 2020

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It seems you are working with a Likert scale, which is typically a five- or seven-point scale measuring levels of agreement over a statement provided in a…

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Q: How do I write the methodology of the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown in a research proposal?

Detailed question-I want to know how to write the methodology of the effect of the lockdown in Gambia.

Asked on June 9, 2020

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The research proposal is crucial because it helps decide whether or not your research will be approved, whether you’ll have to modify it, or whether you may need to…

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Q: When uploading my manuscript, can I leave the 'Comment' box blank?

Detailed question-My manuscript has been accepted. However, when uploading, there is a blank [box] named ‘Comment.’ Can I leave it blank?

Asked on June 5, 2020

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Firstly, congrats on your manuscript getting accepted! So, you must presently be uploading the final files. If so, this…

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Q: I completed the course but didn't receive the certificate. Please help.

Asked on June 4, 2020

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Hello. Thanks for getting in touch. We understand this is a course from Editage. However, please note that the erstwhile training platform is now known as R Upskill…

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