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Possible academic misconduct in multiple papers co-authored by Nobel laureate

Up to 52 papers published by Gregg L. Semenza, one of the 2019 laureates for Physiology or Medicine, have been scrutinized for potential image manipulation. This article…
Possible academic misconduct in multiple papers co-authored by Nobel laureate

Statistical reporting doesn’t have to be scary: Tips for the statistically challenged researcher

While the proper use of statistics can be confusing, it should not be scary. This article provides some simple suggestions to help you be more thoughtful and accurate in…
Statistical reporting doesn’t have to be scary: Tips for the statistically challenged researcher

Evolving journal guidelines for use of AI

AI authorship and its use in content creation is a constantly evolving area. Most publishers allow authors to use AI tools to improve the language and brevity of…
Evolving journal guidelines for use of AI

A beginner’s guide to academic writing

In the context of writing research papers, observing the conventions means that journal editors, reviewers, and – eventually – your readers will focus on your message…
A beginner’s guide to academic writing

Meta-analysis made easy: 6 Essential statistical considerations to keep in mind

Because meta-analyses can have a substantial impact on the decisions made by clinicians, researchers, policymakers, etc., they need to be conducted carefully and…
Meta-analysis made easy: 6 Essential statistical considerations to keep in mind

What you need to know about artificial intelligence in research and publishing

Opportunities for AI in publishing are expanding rapidly. AI provides exciting opportunities for designing intelligent products and devising novel service offerings…
What you need to know about artificial intelligence in research and publishing

Despite promising developments, African researchers are still disadvantaged in publication

The 7th World Conference on Research Integrity, held in May–June 2022 in Cape Town, focused on issues surrounding ethics in collaboration between researchers in the…
Despite promising developments, African researchers are still disadvantaged in publication

Developments in research misconduct—What peer reviewers need to know in 2022 and beyond

Despite the lack of pay and sometimes-thankless nature of the work, peer reviewers are vital to the process of academic publication. This article talks about the new…
Developments in research misconduct—What peer reviewers need to know in 2022 and beyond

How to avoid procrastination and stick to writing goals

Struggling to achieve your writing goals? Guilty of procastinating? This article has some ways to deal with the feelings that might be keeping you from achieving your…
How to avoid procrastination and stick to writing goals

New CrossMark service alerts readers to changes in published scholarly works: Highlights from a session at SSP 2014

We are familiar with the concept of "edition" in published books but what about scholarly articles? Jeffrey Beall reports his observations of a panel presentation…