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
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
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
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.
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
Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading science communication and technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with BMJ, a renowned global healthcare knowledge provider. This
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There has been a surge in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research in academia in recent years1. The primary goal of bringing together knowledge from various
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,
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
Recently a new public access policy was issued from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) outlining updated requirements for research conducted using
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.
Scientific research requires academics to recognize gaps in knowledge and address these to help advance their field of research. In fact, successful researchers are
Gone are the days when researchers had to spend long hours sifting through stacks of journals and books to supplement their study. Today, information