Challenges with handling multiple research projects Researchers often tend to work on multiple research projects simultaneously. These could be in similar or different stages of
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Popular culture significantly influences our beliefs and perspectives, perhaps contributing to the notion that there is no room for emotions in academia. Consider the portrayal
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What is parenthetical citation? Parenthetical citation uses parentheses to cite sources in a text from which the information or quote is taken. This type of
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In 2022, R Discovery, a literature search and reading platform, forged a transformative partnership with Springer Nature, a global academic publisher, to make research more
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Finding science-backed answers to your research queries is still a complex process, despite millions of academic papers published every year. A search for scientific papers
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As a PhD student or early career researcher, the journey through academia is both exhilarating and challenging. Among the hurdles you’ll encounter, one of the
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There’s been an increasing interest in simplifying science for kids and making research more accessible to young adults. In recent years, science and research has
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According to a report released by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women.1 In fact, numerous studies have
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One of the most important things academics need to master is knowing how to find scholarly articles. Scholarly sources play a crucial role in research,
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A cross-sectional study (cross-sectional analysis or transverse study) offers an overview of a specific population in terms of an outcome at a given point in
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A few months ago, Clarivate Plc released its Journal Citation Report 2023, providing publisher-neutral data through a range of metrics, including the Journal Impact Factor
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Literature reviews provide a comprehensive understanding of existing knowledge in a particular field, offer insights into gaps and trends, and ultimately lay the foundation for
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Developed after decades of study, the groundbreaking concept of a growth mindset was first introduced in 2006 by Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, through
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Imagine having a partner that could enhance the process of literature review. Someone or something that could simplify literature discovery and enable you to read
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The limitations of the study convey to the reader how and under which conditions your study results will be evaluated. Scientific research involves investigating research
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A research problem is a gap in existing knowledge, a contradiction in an established theory, or a real-world challenge that a researcher aims to address
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It’s no secret that modern life can be hectic and stressful. There has been a sharp increase the pace and intensity of work. We’re constantly
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Researchers often face a lot of challenges in understanding how to tell if a source is credible for their academic pursuits. From traditional paywalled articles
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Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading science communication and technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with IntechOpen, a pioneer in Open Access book and journal publishing.
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According to a recent examination of the Retraction Watch Database, conflicts of interest in research contributed to approximately 1% of the retraction notices issued from
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Once you know what a lay summary is, the next question you’ll probably be asking yourself is ‘how to write a lay summary?’ But why
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Writing a research paper can be daunting; early career researchers often find themselves at a crossroads, not knowing how to start writing a research paper.
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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
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A strong conceptual framework underpins good research. A conceptual framework in research is used to understand a research problem and guide the development and analysis
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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
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R Discovery has added yet another feather to its cap with TranslateR, its new research paper translation feature, which allows scholars to read research in
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A sound and effective research question is a key element that must be identified and pinned down before researchers can even begin their research study
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Personalization in research is quickly gaining favor among academics who are struggling with literature search and reading. If it is possible to type in some
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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
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Time is a precious commodity for researchers, who need to keep up with the latest developments to innovate and make significant contributions to their field
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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
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There may be a number of reasons for you to press pause on your research career, from family to health and more. While taking a
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Researchers often have to write different types of articles, from review papers to review papers and more, each with its own purpose and structure. This
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R Discovery is the highest rated and most loved app globally when it comes to discovering, accessing, and reading research content. It has a content
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While being an early career researcher can be exciting, it can also prove to be challenging at times. On the one hand, you have to
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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
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Deciding to pursue a PhD is a significant decision one takes for his/her career. And before starting on the doctoral journey, one needs to consider
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Research is the backbone of scientific progress. As researchers work to make new discoveries and create new knowledge, they rely heavily on research reading. This
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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.
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In academia, researchers traditionally turn to peer-reviewed research publications and academic journals as reliable and verified sources of information. Over the years, however, gray literature
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Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading science communication and technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with BMJ, a renowned global healthcare knowledge provider. This
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As a researcher, one of the best things you can get is research recommendations from peers and experts in your field. In fact, researchers often
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Understanding the difference between primary vs secondary sources can be difficult, especially if you’re just starting out in academia. Researchers today have access to a
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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
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Researcher.Life, a brand under Cactus Communications, has partnered with Underline Science to add top-tier scientific video streaming content to the R Discovery academic research library.
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The past few years have seen a steady growth in interdisciplinary research as the boundaries between scientific fields slowly begin to blur. Today, interdisciplinary research
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Majority of research publications today are co-authored. In fact, co-authorship is a common practice in academic research and is generally encouraged by the academic community.
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You must be aware of the speed at which technology is revolutionizing the way we discover and read research. With this rapid change, the research
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Despite calls for open access, 64% of scholarly publications still have research paper paywalls in place, says the European Commission of Research and Innovation, an
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One of the most common questions among budding researchers is how to choose a PhD program that is the perfect fit for their interest. The