Trends in Open Access Publishing
Types of OA models and their evolution
OA Journals and Repositories
Persistent Identifiers
Funder Mandates
International Open Access Week 2018
The International Open Access Week will be celebrated this year from Oct. 22 to 28. Open access is the free and immediate availability of peer-reviewed research articles published online for anyone interested in reading the same. The theme…
Travel Grants: Boosting Young Researchers’ Career
International collaborations can promote creativity, synergy, and new discoveries. But many young researchers struggle when it comes to joining such international collaborations. These collaborations often start from conferences,…
Literature Review Tips for the Introduction and Discussion Sections
A literature review is a summary of studies related to a particular area of research. It identifies and summarizes all the relevant research conducted on a particular topic. It is important that your literature review is focused. Therefore,…
Meta-Analysis of Research: Getting the Bigger Picture
The reproducibility crisis in research is not new to the scientific community. To demonstrate this phenomenon, cancer researchers attempted to reproduce studies published in highly rated journals and were only able to reproduce two-thirds…
What is the Difference Between Results and Discussion Section
An original research article typically comprises the following: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD). However, guidelines may differ across journals. Some journals may require the results and discussion to be a combined…
Checklist – Drafting a Powerful Academic CV
Your CV is the first step towards your academic "dream job." Your CV should showcase. both your academic and professional achievements in depth. Including your educational/employment history, publications, skills acquired, etc. is critical.…
China’s $60 Billion Development Plan for African Scientists
Since China announced its opening and reform just three decades ago, it has skyrocketed to the top of the list in science and technology development. Intensive investment into research and education has paid off, and China now publishes the…
Tips on Writing a PhD Resume for an Industrial Research Job
Many young researchers face the challenge of choosing an appropriate career path towards the end of their Ph.D. Academic research does not appeal to everyone and therefore, researchers sometimes consider a career in industrial research. You…
Renowned Nutritionist Resigns Following Retraction of Six Research Papers
The reproducibility crisis is a serious concern for the scientific community. So is the frequency of cases of scientific misconduct. This crisis stems from the inability of researchers to reproduce the results found in many studies in the…