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Research always goes hand-in-hand with funding. Without funding, a country’s science and research cannot progress. The European Union has been providing significant research funding, largely through the Horizon 2020 program. But the…

Researchers frequently spend time finding the right journal after their research work is over. 'What should be the best journal to publish my academic research?' is one of the most frequently asked questions. The objective to publish…

Journals and academic institutions have significant roles to play in cases where academic fraud and research misconduct are suspected. When journals suspect academic misconduct from researchers, they should alert the corresponding…

You might not have got your interest in Science by reading books but by watching some crazy, quirky, funny, scary, or even evil scientists from your favorite hollywood movies or TV shows. You are not alone! Sci-fi has not only given us…

When writing your research paper, keep a list of your sources of information. You must ensure that any information you use from other sources is properly cited and referenced. This means that you must “acknowledge” the source in both the…

Research endeavors in the 21st century are made easier by collaborations. As academia becomes increasingly more complex, researchers are pooling their resources towards a common goal: scientific discovery. Collaborations not only benefit…

Professor Wahoo of Big Science University was confident as he dropped his manuscript into the post. Writing the paper was the final act of a lengthy and difficult research project. He knew that it was an excellent study and one that would…

The open access movement has not only facilitated unrestricted access to scientific research but also given rise to predatory publishing. This unethical author-pay model has duped researchers into publishing in counterfeit journals that…

Brexit effect has been felt within the academic world for quite some time now. The decision of the UK to continue with Brexit is affecting various universities across the European Union. These universities are unsure of the funding for…

As we saw in the first article of this series, punctuation is important because it helps your reader understand the writing clearly. Research papers often contain complex ideas and long sentences. Hence, proper punctuation within these…