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Mushtaq Bilal is a renowned researcher and a PhD holder working at the prestigious SDU University. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field
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A thorough and exhaustive literature review often forms the backbone of substantive, sophisticated research. However, many researchers are unsure how to find research papers and
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Reading, especially critical reading, is an integral aspect in the research process. However, research reading is not just about skimming through research papers, it is
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Following the most recent, relevant papers from trusted publishers Researchers need to stay updated with the latest, most relevant papers published in their areas of
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The PhD student life can be both exciting and challenging. A typical day in a PhD student’s life includes attending classes and seminars, conducting research
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As a researcher, do you go on a daily hunt to find the relevant papers and skim through all those that you have OR does
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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
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Disruptive science and innovation have been the driving forces behind human progress for centuries. From the invention of the wheel to the development of artificial
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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
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Academic writing is an essential component of research work, and one of the most critical elements is identifying the right keywords for scientific papers. As
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R Discovery, a Researcher.Life solution by Cactus Communications, announced its partnership with the JAMA Network, which will make the content published in the 13 peer-reviewed journals in
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The Public Library of Science (PLOS) recently announced the first results of their new Open Science Indicators (OSIs) initiative, which is designed to measure and
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There are 8.8 million researchers across the globe,1 and a majority of these are multilingual authors from countries where English is not the first language.
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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
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Earlier this month, R Discovery, a Researcher.Life solution by Cactus Communications, partnered with SAGE Publishing (named after its founders, SAra and GEorge), a global academic publisher of
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Year after year, people with different personalities and backgrounds step into the field of research eager to develop the key qualities of a good researcher,
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Most budding academics quickly come to realize that the PhD student lifestyle and pursuing a doctorate is challenging in many ways. Life as a PhD
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There is often nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than taking a much-deserved break during the holiday season. However, as the festivities wind down, thoughts of
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One of the biggest issues that PhD students and researchers might face while working on their research projects is the difficulties in writing review of
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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
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Earlier this month, R Discovery, a Researcher.Life solution by Cactus Communications, added three leading journals from the NEJM Group to its roster of titles, including
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Most budding researchers are confused between systematic review vs. literature review. As a PhD student or early career researcher, you must by now be well
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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
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As a researcher, you have to keep up with research reading in your own field and other related areas of interest. But this is easier
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There are millions of research articles being published every year, which makes finding and reading the right literature even more challenging and time-consuming. When it
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Last month, Australian and New Zealand universities signed one of the largest transformative open access deals with Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and
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When one embarks on the doctoral journey, they are not thinking about PhD problems. Most PhD students are just excited about being able to develop
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Ask any researcher and they will tell you the pains associated with literature search and discovery. Millions of papers are published every year and staying
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Earlier this month, R Discovery, a Researcher.Life solution by Cactus Communications, tied up with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the largest aerospace
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There has been a surge in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research in academia in recent years1. The primary goal of bringing together knowledge from various
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Acquiring a PhD degree is perhaps one of the most challenging steps in one’s academic journey. Having to spend several long hours on research,
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Understanding the benefits of reading research papers and developing a regular reading habit is an advantage, irrespective of the profession you’re in, but especially
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Recently a new public access policy was issued from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) outlining updated requirements for research conducted using
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At its core, R Discovery is a smart app that identifies and recommends the right set of academic papers for researchers to read every day.
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Scientific research requires academics to recognize gaps in knowledge and address these to help advance their field of research. In fact, successful researchers are
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Gone are the days when researchers had to spend long hours sifting through stacks of journals and books to supplement their study. Today, information
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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
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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
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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
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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
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If the global pandemic has made one thing clear – it is an absolute necessity to bridge the gap between science and society, and make
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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
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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
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Don’t be too hard on yourself if you didn’t realize the study background and literature review were two distinct entities. The study background and literature
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If you have ever wondered how to identify research gaps, well, you’re not alone. All researchers looking to make a solid contribution to their field need
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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
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When conducting a literature search, researchers may refer to a variety of sources such as books, newspapers, periodicals (journals and magazines), and websites to gather
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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
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Researchers who consistently deliver break-through findings are those who keep up with the latest developments in their own and related fields. However, an effective literature