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The discussion chapter is often the most consequential and the most challenging chapter in a degree thesis. For many examiners, it determines whether reported results make a meaningful contribution to the field. Clear guidance from writing…

Researchers increasingly turn to generative AI for writing support, and large language models (LLMs) now produce fluent summaries, edits, and suggestions in seconds. Yet recent evaluations show significant risks when these tools handle…

A well-executed literature review can determine whether a thesis is persuasive, publishable, and defensible. Recent guidance emphasizes that review types and reporting standards have evolved. Systematic reporting standards were updated in…

Submitting different article types to the same journal presents a deceptively simple problem: journals often publish a range of formats original research, systematic reviews, short reports, methods papers, case reports, commentaries, yet…

In academic publishing, authorship is far more than a name on a paper, it is a statement of intellectual contribution, accountability, and ownership. For decades, the scholarly community has treated authorship order as a natural by-product…

The economics of scholarly publishing have shifted substantially in the past decade: global spending on article processing charges (APCs) grew rapidly between 2019 and 2023, and authors increasingly encounter a patchwork of submission,…

On December 10 this year, the Nobel Committee awarded Professor Susumu Kitagawa the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on porous polymers. Six years ago, we had the rare privilege of speaking with him about his research and the advances…

Every published paper is only as durable as the scrutiny that follows it: recent monitoring shows almost 55,000 recorded retractions in 2024 alone, reflecting both the growth of the literature and increased attention to problems after…

Editors desk-reject a large share of submissions before peer review, and language problems are repeatedly flagged as a top avoidable reason. For early-career and experienced researchers alike, a clear final-language check can mean the…

A clear argument and rigorous methods can be undermined by unclear structure or uneven presentation. Improved writing is not merely cosmetic. Empirical and industry analyses indicate tangible benefits from substantive editorial support. A…