Top 4 Reporting Guidelines for Health and Clinical Research
“My research idea is novel and the study design is robust, yet why did the editor reject my paper?” This question often worries researchers! Various top-tier journals have reported…
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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…
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…
All About ICMJE that Medical Journal Editors Should Know
Medical research is crucial; we realize that even more so in this time of crisis of the Coronavirus attack. However, the authenticity of the research is equally important,…
Ten Reasons Why Elsevier Journals Reject Your Article
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Publishing is a critical part of any successful researcher’s career. But getting published in well-known and…
APC-Based Publishing: Is It Worth the Price?
The move towards open access (OA) has been embraced by a number of journals. However, one issue that arises when discussing OA is the fact that some journals do not charge article…
Storytelling in Science: Communicate Your Research in Style
As children, we often have fond memories of enjoying a story at our bedside. Perhaps, we have pleasant memories of story time during our primary years of school. Even as adults, we…
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Style Guide: A Brief Overview
There are many different style guides, and it is important for researchers to understand how and when to use them. But drafting your manuscript to meet specific style guidelines…
What You Need to Know About the Manuscript Appendix
Research papers are packed with information; however, not all of it needs to be included in your main paper. Although you want to share all of it, your paper should focus on only…
IEEE Style Guide: How Do You Add References and Citations in Your Manuscript?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an organization whose mission is to advance technology to benefit humankind. IEEE is recognized for its continuing…
A Quick Guide on Using Vancouver Referencing and Citation Style
Citation methods vary by academic discipline. Science and medicine have its own preferred style. Vancouver referencing and citation style is a numbered referencing system that…
Headnotes or Footnotes? A Quick Guide on Organizing Your Research Paper
In academic writing, footnotes, endnotes, and headnotes provide additional information on a particular topic. They are placed in the document as a supplement to the main text.…
