Top 10 Ways to Avoid the Problem of Missing Data!
Missing data refers to the situation where no information or data value is stored for a parameter of interest. Nearly all researchers encounter this problem of “missing data” at…
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Resourceful articles on research and publication ethics
Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Obtain Copyright Permissions
It is a well-known fact that when authors submit their work to a journal, the latter owns the copyright to the article. In simple words, the creator licenses the copyright to the…
Paper Mills- A Rising Concern in the Academic Community
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A good publishing record is one of the essential criteria for promotion, tenure, and grant acquisition for future projects. The…
Guest Post: Interesting Science vs. Sound Science – All About the Rigor and Transparency Index (RTI)
This guest post is drafted by Martijn Roelandse and Anita Bandrowski from SciCrunch. It highlights the unique features offered by SciCrunch to researchers, with a special emphasis…
5 Simple Tips on How to Patent Your Research
Securing patent protection is one of the most important ways of safeguarding your intellectual assets. In order to succeed and stay on top of the game, companies must distinguish…
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.…
How Would Authors be Affected if Journal Editors Change Reviewer Comments?
As a young researcher, every article you publish means a big deal. It takes a lot of time and effort to prepare an article for publication. If one of your papers reaches the peer…
Should Researchers Publish or Patent First?
It’s D-day! Finally, years and years of hard work have paid off – the invention you were working on is a success! You are extremely eager to unwrap and reveal your "creation" to…
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…
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…
