9 Practical Tips to Be a Better Academic Writer
Many graduate students are often concerned that academic writing is too difficult. This concern, however, can be eased. There are many tips a student can learn in order to become a…
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Research Misconduct: Things you need to know!
Avoiding ethical breaches is crucial in publishing to bolster academic and research integrity. While adherence to the ethical guidelines in research and publishing fosters trust…
Upholding the Integrity of Open Science
Open Access Week 2024 is a good time to reflect on the challenges faced by an important component in the open access ecosystem — preprint servers.
Open Access and Preprints
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Overcoming Skepticism Through Experimentation: The role of AI in transforming peer review
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides across various domains, yet one critical area within academic publishing remains hesitant: peer review. This foundational…
Citation-based Plagiarism Detector: New citation software tool hunts for plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious issue in higher education and in academic publishing and at times can be difficult to identify. The deliberate misrepresentation of one’s written work by…
Academic Webinars: Transforming knowledge dissemination in the digital age
Digitization has transformed several areas of our lives, including the teaching and learning process. During this evolution, academic webinars have become one of the most effective…
How to Create a Poster That Stands Out: Tips for a smooth poster presentation
It was the conference season. Judy was excited to present her first poster! She had seen many posters before and knew they were great for sharing research. However, when she…
Recognizing the Signs: A guide to overcoming academic burnout
As the sun set over the campus, casting long shadows through the library windows, Alex found herself staring blankly at her laptop screen. Trapped in the whirlwind of deadlines,…
Unlocking the Power of Networking in Academic Conferences
Embarking on your first academic conference experience? Fear not, we got you covered! Academic conferences stand as vibrant hubs for knowledge exchange where scholars, researchers,…
Opening Doors to Academic Inclusivity: The significance of open access funding
Academia is an ever-evolving space where researchers strive to advance our understanding of the world and the exchange of knowledge has always been revered as a driving force for…
Investing in Visibility: Incorporating publishing funds effectively in grant proposals
In academia and research, securing funding for projects has always been a critical endeavor. Also, in recent years, the importance of visibility and dissemination of research…
Mentoring for Change: Creating an inclusive academic landscape through support programs
Imagine stepping into a world where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are not only recognized but celebrated. A place where every student feels valued and supported on…