R Discovery, an AI-powered literature search and research reading platform, has changed how academics discover and read research. With a personalized reading experience and access
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What is parenthetical citation? Parenthetical citation uses parentheses to cite sources in a text from which the information or quote is taken. This type of
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In 2022, R Discovery, a literature search and reading platform, forged a transformative partnership with Springer Nature, a global academic publisher, to make research more
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Finding science-backed answers to your research queries is still a complex process, despite millions of academic papers published every year. A search for scientific papers
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One of the most important things academics need to master is knowing how to find scholarly articles. Scholarly sources play a crucial role in research,
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The question, “What is a research problem statement?” is usually followed by “Why should I care about problem statements, and how can it affect my
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A cross-sectional study (cross-sectional analysis or transverse study) offers an overview of a specific population in terms of an outcome at a given point in
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When academics start their PhD journey they are driven and extremely enthusiastic. Driven by the prospect of earning a doctoral degree, they are excited about
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Literature reviews provide a comprehensive understanding of existing knowledge in a particular field, offer insights into gaps and trends, and ultimately lay the foundation for
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Scope and delimitations of the study are two essential elements of a research paper or thesis that help to contextualize and convey the focus and
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As a researcher, you have to do an intricate balancing act, constantly juggling your responsibilities to find time for research across different stages: from research
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Introduction Research is at the center of everything researchers do, and setting clear, well-defined research objectives plays a pivotal role in guiding scholars toward their
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The pursuit of research excellence is not for the faint of heart; you have to overcome several challenges faced by researchers to map a path
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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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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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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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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
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There has been a surge in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research in academia in recent years1. The primary goal of bringing together knowledge from various
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Excellent research skills are a core requirement for researchers to achieve their full potential but we all know how daunting this can be. With an
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When conducting a literature search, researchers may refer to a variety of sources such as books, newspapers, periodicals (journals and magazines), and websites to gather
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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
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Challenges researchers face in organizing references Researchers across the world are expected to browse the Web, online data repositories, and academic journals to stay up
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Twin challenges of Discovery and Access Researchers around the globe are expected to keep themselves updated with all the latest research developments and publications in
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February was marked by the launch of several important features at R Discovery, that will take your reading experience several notches higher. Take a quick
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Apart from the traditionally published research papers, i.e., publication in peer-reviewed journals, publication on new channels such as open archives has increased the volume of
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As we look to 2022 with hope, let us also spend a few moments reflecting on the year gone by. At R Discovery, we’re very
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Effective literature search is important for several reasons. Before you conduct your study, you need to identify other previous studies that addressed research questions or
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One often hears the proverb, ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’ For researchers, this journey starts with selecting relevant literature.
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Here are some exciting updates from R Discovery in November that will improve your reading experience, allowing you to read journal articles for free. Export articles from
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The literature search process can be challenging for researchers since they need to keep track of new developments, methods, and perspectives from large volumes of
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“I should block some time to read research papers.” Haven’t you made this mental note several times? As a researcher, you’re aware of the
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Here are some exciting updates from R Discovery in October that will improve your reading experience. Read relevant research – without any interruptions Your app’s
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Most content-based websites contain recommendations. Whether you are using Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, or Google Scholar, most sites provide some kind of link to other recommended
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Update: The Ask Me Anything post with questions and panelist responses is now up! Click here to read it. Every year, International Open Access Week is celebrated
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Last week, we talked about the new launches at R Discovery in July 2021 that will help you save time and enjoy reading even more.
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Last week, we talked about the new launches at R Discovery in June 2021 that will make your search for relevant papers simpler and faster
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Research discovery and assimilation is a critical part of the research process. It is imperative for scholars to ensure that the information they gather is
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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
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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