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Embarking on a PhD journey is more than a path to academic achievement; it’s an adventure filled with excitement, discovery, and, sometimes, inevitable challenges. This journey, lasting
For most doctoral aspirants, starting on their PhD journey can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. It often begins with having to
Embarking on the journey from writing your manuscript to being ready to submit to a journal can be a formidable and time-consuming task. The meticulous
Scholars and academics invest substantial time and effort in conducting research and generating academic content based on their scholarly pursuits. While some research endeavors may
It’s not uncommon for budding academics to make errors in research, such as leaving out key aspects when setting up the research project. That is
The question, “What is a research problem statement?” is usually followed by “Why should I care about problem statements, and how can it affect my
When academics start their PhD journey they are driven and extremely enthusiastic. Driven by the prospect of earning a doctoral degree, they are excited about
Peer review is the bedrock of academic publishing, a meticulous process designed to ensure the quality and credibility of research before it reaches the wider
The pursuit of knowledge transcends borders and cultural boundaries, and research collaborators are increasingly coming together to make some incredible discoveries. A more globalized world
As a researcher, you have to do an intricate balancing act, constantly juggling your responsibilities to find time for research across different stages: from research
A patent, and there are several types of patents, establishes and recognizes the inventor as the rightful owner of an invention, design, or technology. Researchers
Introduction Research is at the center of everything researchers do, and setting clear, well-defined research objectives plays a pivotal role in guiding scholars toward their
Peer reviews play a crucial role in the world of academic and scholarly publishing. But what is a peer review? Peer review is the process
If you think there’s no real difference between reproducibility vs. replicability, then you’re not alone. Many researchers use these terms interchangeably, unaware that reproducibility in
Many researchers, especially students and early career researchers, dream about being listed as the corresponding author on a research paper. Yet budding academics competing for
In 2010, Jeffrey Beall, an academic librarian and associate professor at the University of Colorado Denver, published the ground-breaking Beall’s List of predatory journals. This
The ability to trace and keep track of scientific publications and data is essential, and this is where digital object identifiers (DOIs) come into play.
Dealing with requests to revise and resubmit from your journal can be time-consuming and frustrating, but it’s important not to see this as a setback.
While it’s clear that getting your research published is important for researchers to grow their academic career, choosing between open access vs traditional publishing can
Peer review serves as a critical quality control mechanism in scholarly publishing, and every researcher wants to know how to become a peer reviewer. Peer
Submitting a research paper, getting it published, and disseminating your work to a varied audience is a critical part of the research journey. While researchers
One of the central purposes of academia is its continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding. The role of research in advancing human knowledge is undeniable
Science and is built on the foundation of integrity and trust, and questionable research practices or research misconduct is counter-productive to the production and use
One of the key prerequisites for researcher success, irrespective of their field of study, is identifying the novelty in research. They hope to make new
As a researcher, I am sure at some point you would have wanted a comprehensive glossary of open access terms to understand key concepts associated
Navigating the intricacies of the traditional journal publishing workflow can be particularly daunting for young researchers. There is a seemingly endless list of tasks and
Preprint articles, or pre-peer-review open-access articles, have cemented themselves as an integral part of scientific publishing. This is because for researchers, free and rapid dissemination
While there has been recent focus on researcher well-being, there is still considerable stigma around the issue of mental health in academia. Researchers, irrespective of
As students and early career researchers, it is essential that you get your work published in academic journals. However, this can be a rather gruelling
There are many types of journals being published today that cater to the student, research and academic community. Some of the basic types of journals
Communicating with the journal editor1 One of the most common queries among authors is probably how to write an email to a journal editor? And
Author affiliation in research papers is an important element because it offers readers useful information about where the research was conducted. However, the time from research
While researchers strive to have their work published in established journals and publications in their respective areas of specialization, they often do not give sufficient
In the world of science and research, work submitted for journal publication usually goes through a thorough peer review process. However, despite the important role
Scientific and academic authorship in research publishing is a critical part of a researcher’s career. However, the concept of authorship in research publication can be
Seeking and procuring research funding is a critical part of a researcher’s career. However, effective grant management requires careful monitoring and accountability. Ensuring the proper
Submitting an article for publication is a crucial step in the process. You’ve put in a lot of careful thought and effort in the
Gone are the days when researchers had to spend long hours sifting through stacks of journals and books to supplement their study. Today, information
Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels There has been a potential rise in predatory and hijacked journals in the field of research. New paradigms in academic
A recent increase in paper mill publishing activity has led to an increasing number of retractions among global scholarly publishers. This, in turn, makes science
If the global pandemic has made one thing clear – it is an absolute necessity to bridge the gap between science and society, and make
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
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 research process has multiple steps, including critical must-dos before conducting research. Image by jannoon028 on Freepik What is research process and why is it necessary
Article retraction in academic publishing means removal of a published article from the journal (both from online and print channels). This is a last resort
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
Speed is of the utmost importance in making application-based research ready for use in the real world. Changing times require us to accelerate research
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,