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
Research infographics have become a popular tool for research authors to communicate their findings in a concise and appealing way. They are an excellent way
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a critical part of our lives and the rapid development of AI-powered tools has helped to automate and simplify some
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
While there has been recent focus on researcher well-being, there is still considerable stigma around the issue of mental health in academia. Researchers, irrespective of
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
New year resolutions for researchers can be a great start to build good habits. And it takes no more than cultivating positive habits to
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
As students and early career researchers, it is essential that you get your work published in academic journals. However, this can be a rather gruelling
Publishing a research manuscript is an important milestone in an academic’s career and it often requires great academic writing skills, expert academic manuscript editing, and
Communicating with the journal editor1 One of the most common queries among authors is probably how to write an email to a journal editor? And
Scrawling journal databases to find the right journal for your research is one of the most important tasks toward submission in a researcher’s checklist.
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
Author affiliation in research papers is an important element because it offers readers useful information about where the research was conducted. However, the time from research
The Researcher.Life Ambassador Program is a global community of researchers who wish to give back to their academic communities by mentoring and collaborating with other
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There has been a surge in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research in academia in recent years1. The primary goal of bringing together knowledge from various
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
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
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
Recently a new public access policy was issued from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) outlining updated requirements for research conducted using
Starting a degree or a research career is a whole new experience and unlike any other. There are so many options in terms of
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
Of the many different opportunities that an academic journey offers, networking events are perhaps the most common and the most frequent. These events can
Gone are the days when researchers had to spend long hours sifting through stacks of journals and books to supplement their study. Today, information
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
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
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