Writing a research grant proposal can be a challenging task, especially for those who are new to the process. However, a well-written proposal can increase
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While it’s clear that getting your research published is important for researchers to grow their academic career, choosing between open access vs traditional publishing can
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Researcher.Life, a brand under Cactus Communications, has partnered with Underline Science to add top-tier scientific video streaming content to the R Discovery academic research library.
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The past few years have seen a steady growth in interdisciplinary research as the boundaries between scientific fields slowly begin to blur. Today, interdisciplinary research
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Peer review serves as a critical quality control mechanism in scholarly publishing, and every researcher wants to know how to become a peer reviewer. Peer
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Majority of research publications today are co-authored. In fact, co-authorship is a common practice in academic research and is generally encouraged by the academic community.
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Submitting a research paper, getting it published, and disseminating your work to a varied audience is a critical part of the research journey. While researchers
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One of the central purposes of academia is its continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding. The role of research in advancing human knowledge is undeniable
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You must be aware of the speed at which technology is revolutionizing the way we discover and read research. With this rapid change, the research
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Despite calls for open access, 64% of scholarly publications still have research paper paywalls in place, says the European Commission of Research and Innovation, an
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Most young scientists and researchers are eager to learn how to become a good lab manager. This dream of becoming the head of a laboratory
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One of the most common questions among budding researchers is how to choose a PhD program that is the perfect fit for their interest. The
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The academic and scientific community produces large amounts of data through their research, and data visualization is a key skill for researchers across all disciplines.
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Science and is built on the foundation of integrity and trust, and questionable research practices or research misconduct is counter-productive to the production and use
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Building academic research skills is an essential part of a researcher’s journey. At Researcher.Life, we understand how critical the process of lifelong learning is for
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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
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Highly cited research articles often contain both implications and recommendations, but there is often some confusion around the difference between implications and recommendations in research.
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Mushtaq Bilal is a renowned researcher and a PhD holder working at the prestigious SDU University. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field
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Writing a research paper is both an art and a skill, and knowing how to write the methods section of a research paper is the
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If you’re wondering what is quantitative research and whether this methodology works for your research study, you’re not alone. If you want a simple quantitative
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If you’re a researcher, you’ve probably heard the term “research paradigm.” And, if you are a researcher, especially if you haven’t been trained under the
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A thorough and exhaustive literature review often forms the backbone of substantive, sophisticated research. However, many researchers are unsure how to find research papers and
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Being a researcher is a task for someone who can wear many hats in a day and can perform tasks with little or no monitoring.
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Writing a manuscript and getting your research published in a highly referred journal requires a lot of effort and planning. These journals judge not only
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Have you been wondering “what is research design?” or “what are some research design examples?” Are you unsure about the research design elements or which
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Reading, especially critical reading, is an integral aspect in the research process. However, research reading is not just about skimming through research papers, it is
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Following the most recent, relevant papers from trusted publishers Researchers need to stay updated with the latest, most relevant papers published in their areas of
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The PhD student life can be both exciting and challenging. A typical day in a PhD student’s life includes attending classes and seminars, conducting research
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Women in research have made significant contributions to science, breaking barriers and advancing our understanding of the world around us. Despite facing discrimination and obstacles,
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As a researcher, do you go on a daily hunt to find the relevant papers and skim through all those that you have OR does
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Social media language and lingo have become ubiquitous, and its influence is creeping into academic writing. With researchers increasingly using academic social networks such as
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Using digital tools for researchers effectively can be the difference between an average and an excellent piece of research. But today, with the long list
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Have you ever found yourself struggling to write a background of the study for your research paper? You’re not alone. While the background of a
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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
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One of the key prerequisites for researcher success, irrespective of their field of study, is identifying the novelty in research. They hope to make new
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Disruptive science and innovation have been the driving forces behind human progress for centuries. From the invention of the wheel to the development of artificial
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As a researcher, I am sure at some point you would have wanted a comprehensive glossary of open access terms to understand key concepts associated
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Academic writing is an essential component of research work, and one of the most critical elements is identifying the right keywords for scientific papers. As
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Over the past few months, the Internet has been abuzz with talk about ChatGPT, which has put a spotlight on the increasingly advanced capabilities of
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Qualitative research is a type of method that researchers use depending on their study requirements. Research can be conducted using several methods, but before starting
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R Discovery, a Researcher.Life solution by Cactus Communications, announced its partnership with the JAMA Network, which will make the content published in the 13 peer-reviewed journals in
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The Public Library of Science (PLOS) recently announced the first results of their new Open Science Indicators (OSIs) initiative, which is designed to measure and
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“What is a p-value?” are words often uttered by early career researchers and sometimes even by more experienced ones. The p-value is an important and
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Any research begins with a research question and a research hypothesis. A research question alone may not suffice to design the experiment(s) needed to answer
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There are 8.8 million researchers across the globe,1 and a majority of these are multilingual authors from countries where English is not the first language.
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Navigating the intricacies of the traditional journal publishing workflow can be particularly daunting for young researchers. There is a seemingly endless list of tasks and
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Social media is seen as an integral part of modern communication and information sharing today. Even in science and research, academic social networks have emerged
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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