All You Need to Know About Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviations and acronyms are shortened forms of word (s) or phrases (s). They assist in making manuscripts easy to read and understand. Additionally, they help in meeting the…
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How Are SCIE-Indexed Journals Different From SCI-Indexed Journals?
It is time to publish! My data collection and analysis are complete, and I have what I believe is a significant story to share with the scientific community. Now I need to decide…
How Should Authors Deal With Mixed Reviewer Reports?
The 2020 Peer Review Week, from 21 to 25 September, is dedicated to “Trust in Peer Review.” Nearly everyone in the academic and scientific communities would agree on the importance…
Trust in Peer Review: From the Eyes of Authors, Reviewers & Editors (Part 2)
In the first part of this article, we had discussed how the Trust in Peer Review is interpreted among the key stakeholders of the society. We had also discussed as to why the Trust…
Trust in Peer Review: From the Eyes of Authors, Reviewers & Editors (Part 1)
Peer review is one of the most crucial processes in research publishing. Different sections of the academic community view it from different perspectives. Authors see it as the…
Top 10 Journals to Publish Your Negative Results
Failure is the stepping stone to success. Most technological advancements have stemmed from initial failures. Even well-executed experiments with a clear hypothesis produce…
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…
Top 5 Journals That Every Life Sciences Researcher Must Consider While Journal Selection
Journal selection is a crucial process of research publishing. Not only does it mark the beginning of the publishing process, but it also determines the manuscript drafting…
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…