Recently, public discourse surrounding mental health has greatly changed. It used to be unusual for somebody to publicly talk about therapy, mental health crises, and
Category: Research tips
As an aspiring PhD student if you have ever wondered whether you’d be able to complete your PhD successfully, rest assured you are not the
The PhD student–supervisor relationship is quite possibly one of the most difficult relationships in academia. Regardless of the nature of the doctoral program, the role
For a successful researcher career, constant and ongoing development is critical, regardless of what stage you are at on your academic journey. A lot of
Researchers often wonder how to write a great research paper and look for research paper tips before they embark on the journey of writing one.
The issue of academic burnout is quite rampant in academia, but is often overlooked. In fact, since the overall nature of academic work requires you
One of the biggest challenges authors face while conducting a literature search is finding information that is current, relevant, and reliable. The literature search tool you
With automation taking center stage in most industries, one cannot help but wonder the impact AI in publishing can bring. With AI, there are umpteen
Acquiring a doctoral degree is undoubtedly a momentous occasion worthy of celebrations—students can relax, unwind, and let go of the many stresses associated with
As one moves up higher on the academic ladder, it is inevitable that their responsibilities keep changing shape. At some point, every researcher grows from
In March, we continued making enhancements to the search function to make search more user friendly and intuitive at R Discovery. We also launched
The journey toward acquiring a doctoral degree is extremely rewarding, yet, it is perhaps one of the most challenging of all academic journeys. Every young
Challenges researchers face in organizing references Researchers across the world are expected to browse the Web, online data repositories, and academic journals to stay up
While writing your research paper, you would come across elements that are the building blocks of a research paper. However, these often technical and confusing
One may ask, ‘why are ethical guidelines used by researchers or seen as a critical requirement in research?’ The importance of ethical considerations in research
For researchers, mentoring sounds pervasively familiar — everyone is either playing the role of a mentor or receiving mentoring advice. Researchers often wonder how to
Are you a staff member of a scientific research institution? Have you ever wondered how you can foster positive leadership within your research center or
February was marked by the launch of several important features at R Discovery, that will take your reading experience several notches higher. Take a quick
Effective planning and a management of resources are essential prerequisites required for proper research project management and the successful completion of research projects. However, one
Before proceeding to write your research paper, it is important to have an idea about the types of research articles you can submit to a
A PhD or ‘Doctor of Philosophy’ is the highest level of degree that a student can achieve when it comes to academics and research. The
Most early career researchers feel pressured to get published, which can be overwhelming for them. Because publications are a pivotal part of research and the
In this month’s update we cover an important new feature launch at R Discovery, invite you to join Researcher.Life’s global community of researchers, and seek
Apart from the traditionally published research papers, i.e., publication in peer-reviewed journals, publication on new channels such as open archives has increased the volume of
If you’re struggling with how to choose research methodology for your study, you are not alone. A wrongly chosen research methodology impacts the quality and
As we look to 2022 with hope, let us also spend a few moments reflecting on the year gone by. At R Discovery, we’re very
Effective literature search is important for several reasons. Before you conduct your study, you need to identify other previous studies that addressed research questions or
One often hears the proverb, ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’ For researchers, this journey starts with selecting relevant literature.
A research question is based on an area of concern or a lacuna in the existing knowledge. The purpose of a research question is to
Here are some exciting updates from R Discovery in November that will improve your reading experience, allowing you to read journal articles for free. Export articles from
The literature search process can be challenging for researchers since they need to keep track of new developments, methods, and perspectives from large volumes of
Today, one need not physically visit a library and take down notes on sheaves of paper (which are apt to fly about or clutter one’s
“I should block some time to read research papers.” Haven’t you made this mental note several times? As a researcher, you’re aware of the
As researchers, at least once in our lives we have missed an important deadline, and while feeling stressed, wondered how we could have planned our
Here are some exciting updates from R Discovery in October that will improve your reading experience. Read relevant research – without any interruptions Your app’s
R Discovery crossed 300,000 users last week, and we are delighted to be sharing this news with you! We are grateful for all the
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
Research discovery and assimilation is a critical part of the research process. It is imperative for scholars to ensure that the information they gather is
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
Ever wondered about the fate of your job application once you have sent off your CV (résumé)? How many have applied for the same job?
Are you about to write your first paper but are worried about rejection? Or have you recently seen those ominous words in an email from
A scientist’s standing in the research community is based largely on the quantity and quality of their publications. Citations are a way to uniquely identify
Every profession has its own challenges and academia is no exception. Given the intense and time-consuming nature of the work researchers perform, the challenges in
Research discovery and assimilation is a critical part of the research process, which makes it critical to have effective literature search strategies in place. It
The emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) late last year led to an unprecedented galvanization of the global scientific community toward quickly learning about
Haven’t you wished you had time to learn how to navigate the academic writing and publishing process? Haven’t you wished you had a personalized coach
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