The Only Constant is Change Any young scientist struggling with the competitive challenges of modern research can be forgiven for wondering if the “old days” of academic research were less competitive, more collaborative, more collegial,…

When Is a Paper Retraction Warranted? The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) offers specific guidance as to when journal editors should consider retracting a publication: If they have clear evidence that the findings are…

Pronouns are simple to define but can be confusing to use. For example, the statement, "Each person should follow their dreams," represents a failure to correctly balance the singular (each person) and the plural (their dreams). Correcting…

You have an article ready to go and you’re anxious to get it published. You know that if you submit to one journal, it could potentially take over a year for it to be published. And, even if it is rejected, you might not know for months.…