Should Researchers Include a Confidence Index of their Results?
The ongoing reproducibility crisis has drawn attention to the way experiments are reported. Alarmingly, a Nature survey revealed that 70 % of scientists were unable to reproduce…
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Important Tips for Writing an Effective Conference Abstract
Academic conferences are an important part of graduate work. They offer researchers an opportunity to present their work and network with other researchers. So, how does a…
4 Quick Tips to Effectively Engage the Audience in Your Research Presentation
From creating effective PowerPoint slides to responding to questions, preparing for a research presentation has many steps. The dos and don’ts of creating a presentation are many…
Scientists Shift from Ruling Academics to Running Government
For the longest time, scientists have ruled academia. They have made their mark in science and research. However, politics and other “unscientific” subjects were not their focus.…
Gaining Independence in Your Postdoctoral Career
A postdoctoral scholar is an individual with a doctoral degree who is in a temporary period of academic research. This research is done under the supervision of a mentor called a…
Making the Most Out of Attending Academic Conferences
For any student or researcher, there are many benefits to attending an academic conference. This includes sharing research, learning about new topics, and meeting fellow…
Scientific Research Blogging: Tips for Researchers!
Are you interested in writing scientific research blogs? As a researcher, you should be interested in both reading and writing scientific blogs. There are many types of scientific…
Should You Pre-Register Your Research Study? A Quick Guide
The field of academic publishing has been undergoing numerous changes in the past few decades. The replication crisis and publication bias are both serious issues that need to be…
4 Crucial Tips on How to Effectively Mentor Graduate Students
What is the Role of a Mentor?
In graduate schools, students often find themselves in need of guidance. This is where mentors play an important role. For example, research mentors…
Are Conference Publications as Valuable as Journal Publications?
We all know the term “publish-or-perish” in academia. Publishing your work in a peer-reviewed journal with a high impact factor is a goal all academics strive for. Achieving this…
Travel Grants: Boosting Young Researchers’ Career
International collaborations can promote creativity, synergy, and new discoveries. But many young researchers struggle when it comes to joining such international collaborations.…
Tips on Writing a Resume for an Industrial Research Job
Many young researchers face the challenge of choosing an appropriate career path towards the end of their Ph.D. Academic research does not appeal to everyone and therefore,…
