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It is important for researchers to publish in high-impact journals to advance their career and highlight their contribution to their respective fields. However, do you know what…

Not including commas can dramatically alter the meaning of sentences. Sometimes, using fewer commas can increase mortality rates, as evident from the two examples shared below.…

When two or more words are used to describe the accompanying noun, the resulting compound adjective (a combination of two or more words) often gets hyphenated. In certain…

Some grammatical errors are quite common in academic writing. One such common error is the use of “between” and “to” in the same sentence (e.g., “between a to b”). This is a very…

We use articles a lot in sentences. Out of the three articles (“a,” “an,” and “the”), the most commonly (and incorrectly) used is the article “the.” This definitive article…

Postdoctoral fellowships are highly competitive. Therefore, a strong and well-organized application can help you stand out. Usually, doctoral students start working on their…

Communicating research outcomes does not end with publishing a research paper. It is important to share key findings with the scientific community and general public using various…

Creating a PowerPoint presentation is as important as presenting it in front of your target audience. The slides should not only be clear and concise but also narrate a story.…

Have you ever had awkward encounters or even more awkward conversations at an event or conference? You are not alone! Researchers often face communication challenges when talking…

Researchers often organize workshops and conferences to network, impart training, or discuss new developments in various research fields. However, conducting a conference requires…

Self-archiving, also known as green open access, can help increase the visibility and impact of research. Researchers can self-archive pre-print or accepted versions of the…

When reporting and publishing research findings in a scientific manuscript, all authors, co-authors, and contributors should be mentioned in the manuscript. All mentions should be…