Effective Time Management Tips for Researchers
Efficient time management is essential at every stage of a researcher’s career. A researcher is expected to undertake several tasks such as carrying out experiments, writing…
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Tips for Handling Galley Proofs
Reviewing “galley proof” involves the final proofreading of accepted manuscripts by authors prior to journal publication. Scrutinizing galley proofs carefully ensures error-free…
Discussion Vs. Conclusion
A well-organized manuscript generally follows the IMRaD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) format to convey the relevant information to the target audience. The…
Annex Vs. Appendix
Journals or funding organizations may require authors to submit supporting documents along with their manuscript or grant proposal. These supplemental documents fall under the…
How to Make Popular Research Videos
Summarizing your research into an engaging and easy-to-understand video is an effective way of sharing/promoting research. Gaining popularity among academics and general public…
Hedging in Academic Writing
Hedging is often used in academic writing to express uncertainty or indirectness in certain statements or findings. Authors can use certain keywords and phrases such as “possibly,”…
Write Your First Review Article in 5 Easy Steps
Review articles are a great source of information in any field of research. These papers summarize important findings, key trends, and sometimes identify future directions. A…
How to Write an Academic CV
An ideal academic CV (Latin for “course of life”) is the first step towards your academic “dream job.” In today’s competitive environment, your CV needs to stand out in order to…
Writing Scientific Names of Plants and Animal species
Researchers in biology, medicine, or health-related fields often use scientific nomenclature in their manuscripts. However, they sometimes need clarity on capitalization or…
Practical Tips on Suggesting Reviewers for Your Manuscript
The peer review process in an integral part of the publication cycle. It improves the quality and readability of your manuscript. Many journals request authors to suggest reviewers…
Top 5 Tips for an Impressive Impact Statement
An impact statement is used to by researchers to explain the significance and impact of their research. The impact can be on different levels—environmental, socio-economic,…
Simple Tips on Using Tables and Figures Effectively in Your Manuscript
It is important to represent your research outcomes in an easy-to-understand way. Clear, concise, and self-explanatory tables and figures can grab your reader’s interest quickly.…