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…
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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…
How Should Researchers Read Papers During the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every industry, around the world. The academic publishing industry is no exception. Whether it is dealing with the sudden change in…
The Complete Guide to Study Designs (Part 1: 10 Important Terminologies)
Study designs are of utmost importance in research. Right from ideation to testing the hypothesis, researchers need to plan and develop a strategy that aptly fits their…
Why Scientists, Not Investors, Should Drive Technological Progress
Whether it’s the car you drive, the computer you’re reading this article on, or the vaccine that kept your child from getting measles this year, one thing is clear—science has been…
Want to Get Your Research Published Faster? Here’s What NOT to Do!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, new research is being published more quickly than ever before. Getting new research results out there as soon as possible has clear benefits.…
Does Self-Retraction Affect a Researcher’s Career?
That sinking feeling in your stomach when you realize the cell lines you have been working on were not the ones you thought. You discovered there was a labeling error. The…
Women in STEM: Challenges Faced During the Pandemic
How are you coping with lockdown during this pandemic? Like many people, I have had good days and bad days. Compared to many others, I have been lucky. I am well, I still have a…
Here’s How You Can Identify Errors in Your Research Data
Imagine you are a young, keen PhD student. Deep in the research for your thesis, you decide to take a break by browsing the latest news in your field. That’s when you spot a story…
How to Effectively Search and Read Patents – Tips to Researchers
Patents have two purposes: awarding rights to the inventor and preventing others from claiming ownership. In research, patents encourage innovation by ensuring that work focuses on…
Dealing with Fake Co-Authors: A New Publishing Problem
Recently I walked past my colleague’s office and noticed he was laughing. I asked him what was so funny.“I am reading about an authorship story of ‘Stronzo Bestiale’,” he chuckled.…