Journal Rejections: How Common Are They?
Journal rejections are common, irrespective of the researcher’s academic career. The acceptance rate of scholarly journals is an important selection criterion for authors when…
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The Perfect Research Co-author: How Do I Find You?
Multi-author papers are on the rise in several academic disciplines. Science done in large teams widens the scope of knowledge sharing. Collaboration and co-authoring with other…
Open Access Publishing — Busting the Common Myths — Part 2
Open access publishing accelerates the advancement of scientific knowledge by making it freely accessible to all the stakeholders. Furthermore, sharing of research facilitates…
Open Access Publishing – Busting the Common Myths – Part 1
Open access (OA) publishing works on a simple concept: ‘Unlimited access to scholarly work without fees or subscription for its readers’. OA research levels the scientific field…
All You Need to Know About Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviations and acronyms are shortened forms of word (s) or phrases (s). They assist in making manuscripts easy to read and understand. Additionally, they help in meeting the…
How Are SCIE-Indexed Journals Different From SCI-Indexed Journals?
It is time to publish! My data collection and analysis are complete, and I have what I believe is a significant story to share with the scientific community. Now I need to decide…
How Should Authors Deal With Mixed Reviewer Reports?
The 2020 Peer Review Week, from 21 to 25 September, is dedicated to “Trust in Peer Review.” Nearly everyone in the academic and scientific communities would agree on the importance…
Trust in Peer Review: From the Eyes of Authors, Reviewers & Editors (Part 2)
In the first part of this article, we had discussed how the Trust in Peer Review is interpreted among the key stakeholders of the society. We had also discussed as to why the Trust…
Trust in Peer Review: From the Eyes of Authors, Reviewers & Editors (Part 1)
Peer review is one of the most crucial processes in research publishing. Different sections of the academic community view it from different perspectives. Authors see it as the…
Top 10 Journals to Publish Your Negative Results
Failure is the stepping stone to success. Most technological advancements have stemmed from initial failures. Even well-executed experiments with a clear hypothesis produce…
Restarting Clinical Trials: The Way Forward
The COVID-19 pandemic has “paused” many clinical trials. Moreover, it also delayed potential medical treatment for many diseases. There was a substantial shift in resources such as…
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…