A good literature-search strategy is critical to developing a robust research question and writing a high-quality research paper. Inadequate or ineffective literature searches may sometimes
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
Journal metrics come handy when researchers are tasked with the daunting job of narrowing down options and selecting the perfect journal to submit their work
With the scholarly publishing industry undergoing a rapid transformation over the past couple of decades, the trends in research are constantly evolving. The internet has
A couple of years ago, I read two articles that deeply disturbed me. Both were about specific issues faced by academics and how certain aspects
Ever ended a long work-week feeling too tired and worn out to get out of the house and do something fun? Or, are you so
The scholarly publishing world is growing, with an exponential increase in the number of researchers from non-English-speaking countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and
In the field of academia, ethical research issues can cause a permanent dent to a researcher’s image. That is why, it is important that research ethics
It’s sometimes hard to articulate exactly what we mean by an ecosystem for academic researchers, and indeed the ecosystem itself is just a means to
Black History Month provides an annual opportunity to draw the public’s attention towards Black history heroes and celebrate their achievements. Here are some Black History
A researcher’s life is not easy. After working on a research project, you need to script an impressive manuscript and ensure it meets all the
At times we may experience some not-so-pleasant emotions about our work and academic careers that may be difficult to share even with those we are
While in so many ways. 2020 proved to be a difficult year, the global crisis also gave people the time to take a pause, reflect,
Rejection is a natural and necessary part of the academic publication process. Even the most famous researchers have had to face rejection. However that doesn’t
In a heartening move for researchers across the country, the government of India proposed an Open Science Framework in its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI)
Getting published for the first time is a crucial milestone for researchers, especially early career academics. However, the journey starting from how to write a
The integration of insights from various disciplines has always been an important component of knowledge growth. As a matter of fact, the famous French scientist,
A few weeks ago, we shared with you a link to an interesting webinar by Dr. Lidia Lins on dealing with stress and burnout in
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
Along with the intense pressure to publish their work, researchers across the world also have to deal with the crushing disappointment of rejection, or worse
Do you feel that academia is not designed to let researchers thrive and succeed? Would you like to be part of a global effort toward
“Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, Hungarian scientist One of the
Why does research matter? Surely, without it, chaos would ensue across the globe— our governments would collapse, medical systems would deteriorate, we’d watch as tech
You probably worked through several nights on your research project to arrive at the set of findings you are proud of. Now is the prospect
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
BMJ Publishing is best known for the British Medical Journal, but alongside this is a flourishing list of over 70 other titles covering a wide
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
The OECD Public Affairs and Communications team unveiled a beta version of the SDG Pathfinder tool (https://sdg-pathfinder.org/#/) at this year’s OECD Forum (Paris, May 2019).