Any method of employing dubious means like plagiarism, cheating, or manipulating data in any academic endeavour is termed academic dishonesty. Completely unacceptable, academic dishonesty is
![collaborative research](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/corporate-workers-brainstorming-together-1.jpg)
Collaborative research has been on the rise in the past decades. It holds particular significance in its potential to deal with complex research problems effectively.
![graphical abstracts](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/graphical-abstracts.jpeg)
The idea of using visuals to share knowledge, beliefs, and stories goes back thousands of years to prehistoric civilizations when early humans used cave walls
![literature review](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/literature-review.jpeg)
Literature reviews play a crucial role in research, serving as a foundation for scholarly and scientific inquiry and knowledge advancement. This intensive evaluation of previously
![gender gap in academia](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/gender-gap-in-academia.jpeg)
Reaching key goals in academic careers takes effort from both men and women. But for women, there are real challenges. Even when they do just
![collaborative research](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/colleagues-doing-team-work-project-1.jpg)
Collaboration in research has been gaining significance in the academic world in the past two decades. Collaborative research involves partnerships or associations among researchers, universities,
![in-text citations](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/in-text-citations.jpeg)
In-text citations are an essential part of academic writing, helping you integrate the work of others into your own writing while giving credit where it’s
![qualitative vs quantitative research](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/qualitative-vs-quantitative-research.jpeg)
There are two broad kinds of research approaches: qualitative and quantitative research that are used to study and analyze phenomena in various fields such as
![How R Discovery is Shaping Research Reading Habits for Researchers in Indonesia](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MicrosoftTeams-image-57.png)
R Discovery stands as a beacon for researchers and students, providing an innovative platform that redefines how they discover and engage with scholarly literature. This
![crowdfunding research](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/crowdfunding-research.jpeg)
There are numerous universities and academic institutions across the world that today have constrained budgets for doing research. Cuts in regular grants from governments, loss
![audio papers](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/audio-papers.jpeg)
For researchers, staying ahead of the curve is critical to succeed. R Discovery simplifies and speeds up research discovery by keeping you updated on the
![scopus-indexed journals](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/scopus-indexed-journals.jpeg)
In the scientific community, the impact of an academic paper is assessed by how visible it is. Irrespective of how groundbreaking or insightful a paper
![open access articles](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/open-access-articles.jpeg)
The past few years have seen significant changes in scholarly publishing practices, including a growing awareness of the benefits of open access. Open access articles
![paper rejection](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/paper-rejection.jpeg)
The path to research publication is often dotted with challenges, and facing rejection of your paper from a journal can be disheartening. However, paper rejection
![academic community](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/academic-community.jpeg)
Starting on your PhD journey often means having to navigate a solo path. Given the self-directed nature of research and dissertation writing, working in solitude
![academic guilt](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/academic-guilt.jpeg)
Do you often feel overwhelmed by the demands of being a perfectionist in the research world? Whether you’re constantly revising your paper before sending it
![](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CS-Cover.png)
R Discovery is the best literature search and research reading app in the world today, and it earned the top spot because it continually finds
![research data management](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/research-data-management.jpeg)
We produce a mind-boggling 2.5 quintillion bytes of data each day. In fact, 90% of the data in the world today was generated over the past two
![phd admission interview questions](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/linkedin-sales-solutions-6ie6OjshvWg-unsplash-1.jpeg)
The application process for a PhD program can often be intimidating. It requires the submission of a number of documents like a research proposal, writing
![cactus elvsevier partnership](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cactus-elvsevier-partnership.jpeg)
Cactus Communications (CACTUS) recently announced a collaboration with Elsevier, a leading global scientific publisher, to make the latter’s high-quality research available via R Discovery, the
![google scholar for research](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/google-scholar-for-research.jpeg)
Finding scholarly and peer-reviewed articles for academic research on search engines can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Enter Google Scholar, a
![what are footnotes](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/what-are-footnotes.jpeg)
The research process is inherently collaborative, involving the analysis of the collective body of knowledge developed over time. It is academically and ethically vital to
![role of research in policy decisions](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/scott-graham-OQMZwNd3ThU-unsplash-1.jpg)
Effective policy decisions require a solid foundation of evidence and expert insights, highlighting the crucial role of research in policy making. For students and early
![](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/likert-scale.jpeg)
The Likert scale was devised by the American social scientist Rensis Likert in 1932 as a method for measuring attitudes in his publication “A Technique
![purposive sampling](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/purposive-sampling.jpeg)
Purposive sampling is a non-randomized sampling technique that selects sampling units based on certain criteria. Purposive research sampling is a type of non-probability approach in
![non native english speakers](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/non-native-english-speakers.jpeg)
Since the mid-20th century, English has become the global language of science. This wasn’t always the case. Scientists like Newton, Marie Curie, and Einstein published
![trends in science communication](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/trends-in-science-communication.jpeg)
For centuries, researchers have explored various topics, aiming to develop new ideas and technologies to enhance our understanding of the world. Sharing these discoveries is
![research paper ideation](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/research-paper-ideation-1.jpeg)
Stuck in the research doldrums trying to finalize your next groundbreaking paper? Need help writing your research paper? You’re not alone. The pressure to publish
![anxiety in research](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/anxiety-in-research.jpeg)
With the academic world becoming progressively competitive, demanding, and high-pressure, students and faculty are under constant pressure to excel, publish research papers, secure funding, and
![audio papers](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pexels-sound-on-3394659-scaled.jpg)
Imagine being able to listen to research papers on the go, just like you would with your favorite music on Spotify. Thanks to R Discovery, this
![open access journals](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/open-access-journals.jpeg)
The internet has undeniably brought about global change in the past three decades by democratizing access to information. It dismantled geographical and socio-economic barriers, fostering
![timeboxing](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/timeboxing.jpeg)
The world of academia can be fast-paced for PhD students. The pressure to publish in reputable journals, present findings at conferences, and meet grant application
![phd student email signature](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/phd-student-email-signature.jpeg)
Staying connected and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, often via email, is a critical skill to build a successful career in academia
![open access resources](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/open-access-resources.jpeg)
Early career researchers often have to deal with significant challenges when they face obstructive paywalls that limit access to critical literature necessary for their work. The
![academic mentoring](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-kampus-production-5940839-1.jpeg)
The need for diversity and inclusivity in academia cannot be overstated. A diverse academic environment offers different perspectives and ideas that provide a comprehensive and
![](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/good-phd-student.jpeg)
In the competitive academic world, PhD programs seek candidates with a mix of qualities for successful academic research. Alongside strong academic achievements, they look for
![R Discovery Drives 80% Growth in Referrals to Taylor & Francis Journals, Improving Readership and Reach](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/researcher-life-tf.png)
R Discovery, a literature search and research reading platform, has 20+ publisher partnerships that allow it to provide researchers with the most efficient way to
![Phd journey](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Phd-journey-1.jpeg)
Embarking on a PhD journey is more than a path to academic achievement; it’s an adventure filled with excitement, discovery, and, sometimes, inevitable challenges. This journey, lasting
![finding research papers for literature review](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/finding-research-papers-for-literature-review.jpeg)
The literature review is an integral part of the research process. Finding the correct research papers for a literature review can be a daunting task,
![Scientific color palettes for research infographics](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Scientific-color-palettes-for-research-infographics.jpeg)
One way of ensuring that research is communicated in an engaging, impactful way is to use appropriately designed visual tools where possible. Why? Because our
![research leadership](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/research-leadership.jpeg)
There is a famous saying, “A ship is only as good as its captain.” Similarly, the effectiveness of a research team hinges on its leader.
![the right age for phd](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/the-right-age-for-phd.jpeg)
The majority of students and early career researchers in academia or pursuing research interests are usually focused on getting a PhD at some phase of
![phd research topic](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/phd-research-topic-1.jpeg)
For most doctoral aspirants, starting on their PhD journey can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. It often begins with having to
![Your Research, Your Way: R Discovery Adds Multilingual & Full-Text Audio for Research Papers](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/young-woman-wearing-embroidered-shirt.jpg)
As researchers, you’re expected to create new knowledge, but this demands more than expertise; it requires you to stay updated on the latest, most relevant
![R Discovery Empowers Physics Researchers from Top Global Universities by Improving Access to IOP Publishing Journals](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IOP.png)
In December 2020, R Discovery, a literature search and reading platform, forged a unique partnership with IOP Publishing (IOPP), a scientific publisher owned by the
![Sampling Methods](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SM.png)
Every type of research includes samples from which inferences are drawn. The sample could be biological specimens or a subset of a specific group or
![Ethnographic Research](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ethnographic-Research.jpeg)
Ethnographic research, rooted in the discipline of anthropology, is a systematic and immersive approach for the study of individual cultures. Ethnographic research methods involve the
![](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/credible-research.jpeg)
In recent years, the prevalence of AI-generated content, driven by advanced algorithms and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Bard, has sparked both
![Ready to Submit? Let Researcher.Life Guide Your Path to Publication Success](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pexels-isaque-pereira-394377.jpg)
Embarking on the journey from writing your manuscript to being ready to submit to a journal can be a formidable and time-consuming task. The meticulous
![Introducing Multiple Feeds, with Recommended Reads for Separate Research Projects](https://blog.researcher.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3769708-1.jpg)
Challenges with handling multiple research projects Researchers often tend to work on multiple research projects simultaneously. These could be in similar or different stages of