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Self-plagiarism can have unintended consequences, and it is safer to mention upfront that you are reusing your own text – but without violating any copyright – and…
What is self-plagiarism?
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Plagiarism occurs when an individual intentionally or unintentionally uses someone else’s work (text, images, music, videos, data, etc.) and does not give attribution. …
What is plagiarism?
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In research, English has probably helped break down barriers more than it has divided people, but the predominance of English is not an unalloyed good. The expectation…
Empowering ESL researchers: tips for International publishers and collaborators
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How does one navigate International collaborations in academia? Here is the second part of a 2-part series on overcoming geographical and language challenges in…
Transcending borders: Maintaining a multilingual scientific landscape (Part 2)
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A variety of languages are spoken by researchers globally. In this article, we discuss the need for language inclusivity in research communication and pave the way for…
Embracing multilingualism in research
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The journey from research to global impact demands a commitment to multilingual accessibility. By embracing the challenges and leveraging the power of translation and…
Bridging the language gap: translating research for global impact
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Japan has an impressive range of Japanese-language research journals and a well-developed academic publishing ecosystem. While Japan is a top-class research nation,…
Cultural differences: English writing for Japanese researchers
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In this post, we look at how common word choices can help or hinder your impact, and how to handle clichés in your writing.
You'd have read about the common errors and pitfalls in writing in English but this article is more about the issues English-as-a-second-language (ESL) researchers face…
By addressing language barriers, we can empower diverse communities to participate in research and contribute to shaping the future. Read this short blogpost to…