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Q: Is it salami slicing if I publish two papers from two different data sets taken from the same participants?

Detailed question-I collected two data (A&B) from the same subject persons around the same time. If I made two papers (one from data A, and the other from data B), would that be…
  • Asked on March 26, 2020

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Results based on the same dataset should be presented together in a single publication. Segmenting the results from the same data set into different manuscripts can…

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Q: Is the first draft of all manuscripts submitted to BMC Anesthesiology uploaded online?

Detailed question-I’ve heard that the first drafts of all manuscripts submitted to BMC Anesthesiology are uploaded online. This means that if the manuscript is not accepted, it’ll be…

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The journal BMC Anesthesiology is an open-access (OA) journal published by the Springer Nature group. Both the journal…

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Q: Can I translate and present a previously published paper at an international conference?

Detailed question-Can I summarize, translate, and present a Japanese paper at an international conference? The paper was earlier published in a Japanese peer-reviewed journal. The purpose…
  • Asked on March 10, 2020

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It is acceptable to present a translated paper at a conference. This kind of publication is…

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Q: In open access (OA) journals, is modification possible even after publication?

Detailed question-I found a paper in an OA journal. The paper is obviously based on our paper, but our paper was not cited. So, we raised an objection to the journal editor. Later, the…
  • Asked on March 8, 2020

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Modification is possible in the case of all journals and cases, whether OA or paywalled; whether…

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Q: Is a similarity check needed after a major revision?

Detailed question-The manuscript had gone through a similarity check before submission. However, I have now made major revisions (almost half of the entire article) as per the editor’s…
  • Asked on February 27, 2020

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The similarity check is not usually needed at this stage. However, as the manuscript has changed…

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Q: How should I handle a major revision due to high similarities with my previously published conference abstract?

Detailed question-Five days after submission, I was requested by the editor to make major revisions due to high similarities with my previous publication. This manuscript’s abstract was…

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You can submit a journal manuscript based on a previously published conference paper. However, you need to keep certain…

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Q: When is it necessary to mask the name of a non-profit participant in case study research?

Detailed question-The editor inquired why I did not mask the name of a non-profit participant for my case study research. What are the pros and cons of using an actual name versus using a…

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There are several aspects and nuances to your query. Let’s discuss them one by one.

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Q: Is the observance of ethics important in research, and why?

  • Asked on January 22, 2020

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It is not just important but essential to practice ethics in research. Ethics is one of the key…

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Q: Do I need to take permission to use a scale that was published in a paper?

Detailed question-To evaluate my research outcome, I want to use a scale that was published in a paper. So, I sent an email to the author of the paper to get permission for its reuse, but…

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Firstly, as your mail bounced and as the paper is more than 10 years old, it may be that the author has changed their mail ID, their…

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Q: Is the acceptance of a research paper affected if the author is not affiliated to an organization?

Detailed question-I am an independent researcher working from home, engaged in online tutoring and as a subject matter expert (SME). If I submit a research paper to a standard journal,…

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Your question is understandable. In fact, we have received similar questions earlier, which you…

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