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Q: Is a thesis considered a publication?

Detailed question-I wish to know whether my thesis would be considered a publication. Thank you.
  • Asked on April 11, 2024

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The question ‘Is a thesis considered a publication?’ admits of no simple answer. However, to…

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Q: What is the difference between a literature review and a systematic review?

Detailed question-I’m currently starting on my first research project related to public health. My research guide asked me to do a review of existing studies first. I’ve been reading…
  • Asked on April 10, 2024

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That’s a good question! Literature review vs. systematic review – Let’s unravel the…

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Q: My thesis research is being submitted to a journal by my mentor. However, I am not the first author. What should I do?

  • Asked on March 1, 2024

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Thank you for your query! 

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Q: I have used ChatGPT to polish the English language quality of my paper. Do I need to mention this to the journal?

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Thank you for this critical question. 

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Q: In my research article, can I cite a paper that has been retracted?

  • Asked on February 23, 2024

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Citing retracted papers can affect your reputation as a researcher and compromise the…

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Q: I changed my name a few months back. Can I request journals where my papers have already been published to revise my name in the author byline?

  • Asked on February 21, 2024

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Thank you for your question. 

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Q: I’m comparing platelet count in obese women with and without Type 2 diabetes. I have run t-tests, so I’m reporting means in my research paper. Should I report standard deviation (SD) or standard error (SE) along with means?

  • Asked on December 27, 2023

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SD reflects sample variability, while SE is an estimate of how close your mean is to the true population mean. Both are useful measures, but your readers will need to…

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Q: I don’t know how to start the statement of the problem. The title of my research is Techno Files

Detailed question-I don't know how to start the statement of the problem

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Welcome to the Editage Insights Q&A Forum! Thank you for your question on writing a…

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Q: I'm doing research and one of my hypotheses is negative. I am constrained to find supporting journals to prove the hypothesis that job crafting has a negative effect on psychological availability. maybe someone can help me

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Thank you for your question. I would suggest breaking down "job crafting" and "psychological availability" into paramters and looking for the interaction between…

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Q: Publishing as a single author

Detailed question-Can I publish a paper out of my thesis without my supervisor as a co-author? I have sent him emails asking his consent, yet he has not replied for many months. I do not…

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Dear Author,

Thank you for your question, and I understand your confusion.

Including your supervisor as a co-author is generally recommended when…

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