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The abstract is one of the most important and compelling components of a research paper. This post will explain the purpose of abstracts and how to write one.a
Everything you need to know to write a winning abstract for your research paper
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The ICMJE has put together guidelines and principles regarding the use of AI in conducting and reporting research. Let’s dive into the key recommendations in this…
The ICMJE recommendations on AI: Advice for authors and peer reviewers
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Learn in depth how to write plain-language summaries and know more about the strategies you can use to write them. 
Strategies to reach a wider audience using plain-language summaries
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This piece aims to raise awareness about paper mills, tracing its origins and modus operandi, and bringing to light the red flags researchers should be wary of.
Paper mills and the erosion of research credibility: Researchers beware
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For an academic, the significance of both reading and writing literature reviews cannot be overstated. Writing effective literature reviews needs precision, clarity, and…
Literature review 101: Purpose and how to write one
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To mark the occasion of World Health Day, we speak with patient expert Clarinda Cerejo to understand how medical researchers can involve patients in the research and…
How patient engagement can enrich medical studies and literature: Interview with Clarinda Cerejo
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Research misconduct translates into a colossal wastage of resources and distortion of the foundation of evidence. Several international guidelines on good research…
Research integrity: what do international guidelines say?
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In this post, we discuss the why retractions occur and how ethical researchers can deal with the prospect of their work being retracted. 
As figures are visual in nature, making them accessible means meeting the needs of users with visual impairments. Those who use scientific figures, including paper…
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…