Scientific research requires academics to recognize gaps in knowledge and address these to help advance their field of research. In fact, successful researchers are
Author: Elizabeth George
Gone are the days when researchers had to spend long hours sifting through stacks of journals and books to supplement their study. Today, information
If you’re in the field of academia, you’re expected to read a LOT of research papers. In fact, as per studies, researchers should spend
Handing in your PhD thesis after months of hard work may well be the most gratifying moment in your doctoral journey. While you may be
Excellent research skills are a core requirement for researchers to achieve their full potential but we all know how daunting this can be. With an
Every year, a handful of the world’s leading scholars, social activists, and researchers receive what is often referred to as the most prestigious recognition of
Scientific research reading is a complex endeavor that requires researchers to be able to choose an appropriate topic, create a project structure, select a study
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted technologies in scholarly publishing has come a long way over the past two decades. From simple word processing
You would think that the hardest part of publishing your research is the preparation of the manuscript itself (let alone conducting the research), but many
Sir Isaac Newton has famously said, “If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” This phrase is also the
The collection, analysis and management of research data have long been considered as fundamental to scientific study and scholarly growth. Today, as the sheer quantum
Dealing with imposter syndrome during one’s PhD journey is not easy. Nothing prepares PhD students or early career researchers for the inordinately high levels of
Earlier this year, the STM Association released its forecast for the scholarly publishing landscape in the next three to five years. The STM 2026 Trends
The job of keeping up with the latest in research is getting increasingly difficult for researchers. In 2018, over 2.5 million research articles were published
For those interested in knowing more about open access, this is the perfect time and opportunity to do so. The International Open Access Week 2022
R Discovery, a brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), recently announced that they had partnered with Springer Nature, a reputed global academic publisher, to help broaden
If you’re near the end of your doctoral journey, you’re likely exploring job opportunities after PhD. You’re probably wondering about how to chart your career
Are article summaries a solution to the problem ‘how to increase your citations?’ How do you measure your contribution in your field and as
Recently, a researcher brought up the topic of ethics in research and how a simple oversight had led to rejection. This fueled a discussion about
For most authors, the journal selection process is a challenge, and understandably so. There are about 42,500 peer-reviewed journals and 11,811 open-access journals,1 and this number
What is Conflict of Interest in Research? Conflicts of interest in research are situations where professional objectivity may be compromised, or perceived to be compromised,
Concerns about mental health are not new in academia, and signs of academic burnout are quite common due to excessive workloads. According to a World
Academic conferences present valuable opportunities to learn about cutting edge research, meet new people, and build strong professional relationships with others in your field. Unfortunately,
The peer review system, including the various types of peer review, is an important part of the academic publishing process. The main aim of the
The scholarly community will soon come together for the Peer Review Week 2022, an annual event that celebrates the critical role peer review plays in
Last month, Clarivate released the Journal Citation Reports 2022, which compiles a wide range of metrics to evaluate a journal’s influence. For nearly half a
While writing your research paper, you would come across elements that are the building blocks of a research paper. However, these often technical and confusing
Women in science face several challenges, and yet, historically, women have made significant contributions to science and technology. Right from formulating methods to study chemical
One often hears the proverb, ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’ For researchers, this journey starts with selecting relevant literature.
Researchers need to stay updated about new developments in their field to build on existing studies, identify unique research problems, or find suggestions on structures
“I should block some time to read research papers.” Haven’t you made this mental note several times? As a researcher, you’re aware of the
Have you ever wondered while submitting your manuscript to a journal on what the outcome would be? Have you thought about what problem the editor
With the scholarly publishing industry undergoing a rapid transformation over the past couple of decades, the trends in research are constantly evolving. The internet has
The scholarly publishing world is growing, with an exponential increase in the number of researchers from non-English-speaking countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and
A researcher’s life is not easy. After working on a research project, you need to script an impressive manuscript and ensure it meets all the
In a heartening move for researchers across the country, the government of India proposed an Open Science Framework in its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI)
Research discovery and assimilation is a critical part of the research process, which makes it critical to have effective literature search strategies in place. It
Along with the intense pressure to publish their work, researchers across the world also have to deal with the crushing disappointment of rejection, or worse
“Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, Hungarian scientist One of the