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
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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,
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
Selecting a journal in which to publish their study is an important and difficult decision for researchers. With more than 80,000 academic, peer-reviewed English language
Once upon a time, researchers, academic institutions, or the public in general needed subscriptions to access journal articles. The downside (mostly for the authors) was
As a research author, do you find yourself asking ‘what is a predatory journal’ and ‘how to identify a predatory journal’? You’re not alone. In
There has been a growing emphasis on collaboration, both within and between different research disciplines. Hence, it has become important for researchers to be thoroughly
Open access means free access to information and unrestricted use of electronic resources for everyone. A publication is defined as “open access” when anyone can
Journal metrics come handy when researchers are tasked with the daunting job of narrowing down options and selecting the perfect journal to submit their work
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
In the field of academia, ethical research issues can cause a permanent dent to a researcher’s image. That is why, it is important that research ethics
Rejection is a natural and necessary part of the academic publication process. Even the most famous researchers have had to face rejection. However that doesn’t
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
British Medical Journal (BMJ) recently launched the first use of R Discovery, powered by UNSILO technology. There are a number of websites provided by the BMJ