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How an author deals with translated plagiarism: A case study

Translated plagiarism occcurs when translated material from publications in a different language is used without citing the source. This form of plagiarism is difficult to detect, but once detected, can be penalized heavily. What happens when an author unknowingly commits this form of plagiarism? Read on to find out.

The why and how of presenting research limitations: A case study

Authors are sometimes reluctant to discuss the flaws in their study, as they believe that this might jeopardize their chances of acceptance. However, hiding the limitations only draws more attention to them and gives the impression that the research process was not rigorous enough. This case study highlights the importance of presenting limitations and provides some tips on how to present limitations in a positive light.  

Why authors should not be deterred by a “revise and resubmit” decision: A case study

Often authors feel disheartened when they receive multiple or detailed critical comments from peer reviewers. This article helps authors deal with major critical comments during peer review and with making exhaustive revisions to their manuscript.