Punctuation Rules: Do They Really Matter?
Can you imagine a world without punctuation it does not seem to be a big deal does it people cannot imagine a world without Netflix Instagram Wi-Fi or Smartphones but it would…
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The Complete Guide to Study Designs (Part II – Classification Criteria and Types)
In Part I of this series, the concept of 'study designs' was introduced and the important terminologies were discussed. In this article, we look at the strategy to choose the…
The Top Six Guidelines for Reporting Medical Research
In scientific and medical research, transparency and accuracy are vital. They boost the usability, reliability, and impact of research findings. High-quality reporting is paramount…
Medical Researchers—Can Your Research Survive During the Pandemic?
The current COVID-19 pandemic is in the spotlight. Funding cuts due to the global crisis has affected medical research areas such as cancer, dementia, and cardiovascular diseases.…
How Can Researchers Work Towards Equal Authorship
In the past, authorship lacked a clear set of guidelines and sometimes excluded individuals who had contributed to a paper. The hierarchy of first author, second author, and…
Trinka vs. Leading Grammar Checker Tools
In 2020, there is no shortage of online grammar checkers for general English but rarely does one find a tool that focuses on academic English writing, technical terminology,…
Scientific Illustrations: A Complete Guide for Researchers
As a researcher, writing reports and articles is a big part of your job. Academics and scientists everywhere spend the majority of their time either doing research or writing about…
Safe Clinical Research Guidelines During a Pandemic
The current coronavirus pandemic required a swift response from authorities in an effort to manage the spread of the virus. Lockdown in many countries was enforced quickly to try…
Noun Stacks: Why You Should Avoid it in Scientific Writing
When we write, we want to be understood. Good writing should be clear and concise. The reader should not be left struggling to understand what they have just read. This is…
Want to Publish in PLOS Journals? Here’s What You Need to Know
“Getting rejections from top tier journals is very frustrating because publication is key to getting your findings known, as well as for obtaining grants,” says Yvonne…
An Editor-in-Chief’s Take: Addressing Post Acceptance/Publication Changes of Manuscripts
Requests to make alterations to manuscripts after they have been accepted is very rare. Editors do not maintain a systematic record of such cases. Therefore it is difficult to say…
How to Avoid Run-on Sentences in Academic Writing
When writing a paper, are you more focused on ideas or writing style? For most people, the focus is on the ideas they discuss. As a result, one thing that might get lost while…