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Part of the scientific process involves the reproducibility of experiments. When scientists prepare the materials and methods section of their manuscripts, they should draft it in a manner that helps others reproduce their findings.…

Writing a scientific manuscript is an endeavor that challenges the best minds, yet it is very rewarding once the body of work comes to fruition. Researchers carefully draft manuscripts allowing them to share their original ideas and new…

When you are searching for a research study on a particular topic, you probably notice that articles with interesting, descriptive research titles draw you in. By contrast, research paper titles that are not descriptive are usually passed…

There has been an explosion in the amount of research data generated by the scientists. More and more scientists are tackling complex questions and often the answers can be found using large data sets. This usually requires reusing and…

There is a relatively new journal article format called a Registered Report. Registered Reports are a form of academic publishing in which the proposed methods are subject to peer review. The medical research proposal is accepted by the…

Clinical trials in the research community are subject to strict ethical and regulatory requirements. For instance, in the U.S., researchers must register clinical trials and report the results on ClinicalTrials.gov. Recently, National…

Peer review is a vital part of academic publishing of original research. The process of peer review seems simple. Invited experts evaluate your manuscript for its validity and suitability for publishing, in either a journal, book, or…

Academic research goes through a number of stages before a successful publication. One critical stage in publishing that validates your research is the peer review process. During this process, peer reviewers check your manuscript for…

A style guide is a reference book that provides rules for writing, such as grammar and syntax, in specific disciplines. These include how to format citations and references, which tend to be specific to the fields of study. Here, we explain…

Publishing research helps the public benefit from your academic research. Other scientists can learn from your paper. Some may use it as the basis for their experiments. The peer review process exists to make sure that academic publishing…