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China is the top annual producer of PhDs in the world today, having surpassed even the US since 2008. Despite the fact that post-graduate programs in China resumed only…
Where does China stand in the global PhD boom?
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Denmark-born, American anthropologist Dr. Helle V. Goldman shares insights from her 16-year experience as Chief Editor of Polar Research. She talks candidly about what…
Peer review-worthy papers, journal decision making, and more...
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Dr. Gail Schofield studied Zoology at Bristol University in the UK (1993–1996) and pursued conservation and consultancy work (1996–to date). She holds a PhD based on a…
"A good English paper is ultimately one that presents an interesting story"
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Poor English can delay the publication of research. A recent article in New Scientist, a British weekly science magazine, mentions that poor English “is another fac
Can poor English affect the publication and impact of research?
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ORCID garners support from leading members of the academic community. Some regions are planning for national-level adoption. Laurel Haak discusses how ORCID is creating…
A vision to transform the research ecosystem
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As an academic copyeditor who helps authors prepare journal-ready manuscripts on a daily basis, I work on a number of manuscripts that need to be formatted as per…
What should authors focus on—scientific inquiry or manuscript formatting?
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Understanding the citation patterns and the trends in the use of citation metrics is vital to gaining insights into the dynamic landscape of scholarly publishing. Read…
The number game: 7 Global trends in impact factor and other citation metrics
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Apart from prestige and recognition, the Nobel Prize confers on its winners a significant cash award. What do the Nobel Laureates do with their prize money? Do they make…
Ever wondered how Nobel Laureates spend their prize money?
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A new platform for publication review is not only making peer review more fast, efficient, and effective but also helping scholars advance their careers. Learn all about…
A mission to speed up science - Publons
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I became curious about what kept researchers motivated on their journey. So I reached out to a few of them, looking for answers to a couple of simple questions: What…