When you think about freelancers, you’d normally think about experts like developers, content creators, illustrators, and designers, but would not consider research collaboration. Freelancing is
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Just conducting your research and getting it published is no longer enough! A study on research paper readership and citations revealed that about half the
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
A researcher’s job does not end with getting their manuscript published in a reputed journal. Like it or not, many researchers often find themselves in
Do you know that there are some simple research skills that can give your PhD journey a boost? You have embarked on your doctoral journey,
We know that as a researcher, you spend precious hours wading through a sea of papers trying to find relevant literature to read. Sometimes you
Scientists and researchers are making incredible new breakthroughs regularly in different fields from healthcare to agriculture, ecology to technology and much more. Communicating these research
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
The importance of research collaborations Research collaborations are associations among researchers, authors, universities, and organizations, all of whom have a mutual benefit from developing these
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
The Researcher.Life Ambassador Program is a global community of researchers who wish to give back to their academic communities through mentoring and collaboration with other
It’s a common misconception that researchers simply need to carry out research work and get it published to attract more readers and make an
Starting a degree or a research career is a whole new experience and unlike any other. There are so many options in terms of
Of the many different opportunities that an academic journey offers, networking events are perhaps the most common and the most frequent. These events can
The advent of different social media channels has led to a change in the way research is being communicated. Science is now accessible beyond the
What are scientific poster presentations1? Scientific poster presentations are commonly used in the academic community to provide visual summaries of a research study or project.
Handing in your PhD thesis after months of hard work may well be the most gratifying moment in your doctoral journey. While you may be
Every year, a handful of the world’s leading scholars, social activists, and researchers receive what is often referred to as the most prestigious recognition of
Balancing careers in academia with the demands of parenthood and ensuring a good work-life balance can be challenging. For many, it may seem almost impossible
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
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
Challenges with employment and career opportunities after PhD The current academic job market has become increasingly competitive for PhD graduates, which has made it important
Dealing with imposter syndrome during one’s PhD journey is not easy. Nothing prepares PhD students or early career researchers for the inordinately high levels of
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
What do you call an AI writing tool that is a translation app, a thesaurus, a collocation dictionary, and a usage guide all at once?
For those interested in knowing more about open access, this is the perfect time and opportunity to do so. The International Open Access Week 2022
If you’re near the end of your doctoral journey, you’re likely exploring job opportunities after PhD. You’re probably wondering about how to chart your career
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
Through our interactions with researchers, we’ve realized the importance of your finding a journal that fits your research needs. Whether it be identifying journals to
Are article summaries a solution to the problem ‘how to increase your citations?’ How do you measure your contribution in your field and as
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
Did you know there are different types of plagiarism in research you need to check for? Plagiarism is not a new concept. It has been
The process of conducting research can be a challenge, but then, ensuring you are able to use your data effectively is an even more difficult
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
Science rests on objectivity, which is derived mostly from data, and these data points are ideally presented as tables and figures in research papers. In
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
Concerns about mental health are not new in academia, and signs of academic burnout are quite common due to excessive workloads. According to a World
Academic conferences present valuable opportunities to learn about cutting edge research, meet new people, and build strong professional relationships with others in your field. Unfortunately,
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
Storytelling in science is an art that one MUST learn in the field of research. Why, you may wonder? Take an example of this analogy.
Research communication is one of the very first skills that academicians need to cultivate when they embark upon their respective journeys. Whether it is for
Increasingly common in academia, bullying is a serious issue and can take on various forms, affecting researchers and academics across disciplines and geographies. One might
This year Cactus Communications celebrates 20 years of supporting researchers on their publication journeys. Starting with our editing service, Editage, CACTUS soon expanded to publication
This year Cactus Communications celebrates 20 years of supporting researchers on their publication journeys. Starting with our editing service, Editage, CACTUS soon expanded to publication
The Researcher.Life Ambassador Program is a global community of researchers who wish to give back to their academic communities through mentoring and collaboration with other
This year Cactus Communications celebrates 20 years of supporting researchers on their publication journeys. Starting with our editing service, Editage, CACTUS soon expanded to publication
Science communication has long been an issue due to the many obstacles between the complex scientific knowledge and the readers. Sometimes, a subject is so
A PhD is only one of the many options that you have post your post-graduation. Even a decade ago, those considering research and academics exclusively
The Researcher.Life Ambassador Program is a global community of researchers who wish to give back to their academic communities through mentoring and collaboration with other researchers. Researcher.Life Ambassadors empower themselves and their fellow researchers with advanced
The Researcher.Life Ambassador Program is a global community of researchers who wish to give back to their academic communities through mentoring and collaboration with other researchers. Researcher.Life Ambassadors empower themselves and their fellow researchers with advanced