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CONSORT Checklist for Reporting Randomized Controlled Trials
The CONSORT-SPI (Social and Psychological Interventions) guidelines place strong emphasis on implementation fidelity, stakeholder involvement, and external validity—three critical factors that enhance…
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The PRISMA Guidelines: Reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in synthesizing research to guide evidence-based healthcare decisions. However, poor reporting practices can lead to misinterpretations and…
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Supporting Minds Behind the Science: Retractions, resilience, and researcher well-being
In 2002, only 1 in 5,000 papers were retracted, but by 2023 that number had risen to 1 in 500, according to Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch.
“Statistically speaking, there is a not-zero…
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Decoding Authorship in Academic Publishing: Guidelines, grey areas, and best practices
Excitement brewed at Dr. Joshi’s biomedical lab as the lab team—Omar (Postdoc), Riya (PhD student), and Jane (Research Assistant) gathered in the tiny meeting room to submit their manuscript. But…
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Is AI Becoming an Unintentional Co-Author? Understanding the Risks and Ethical Concerns
With the rise of Generative AI (GenAI) tools, researchers now have access to assistants that can refine text, rephrase sentences, and even suggest new ideas. But what happens when AI’s role in the…
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The Impactful Role of Video Abstracts in Academic Publishing
Recent trends in content consumption show that video formats are rapidly taking over other forms of content, contributing to more than 70% traffic. The scholarly community, while built on the…
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Common Research Paper Writing Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Writing a research paper is far more than presenting your data and findings. It is about crafting a cohesive, compelling narrative that communicates the significance of your work to a wider academic…
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The Role of Clinical Case Studies in Advancing Specialized Research
Clinical case studies have been a cornerstone of medical research and practice. They address specific, nuanced questions that broader studies cannot adequately answer. These detailed analyses focus on…
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The STROBE Statement for Transparency in Observational Research
Observational studies, including cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional research, play a crucial role in epidemiology by providing insights into health outcomes without experimental intervention.…
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ACCORD Guidelines for Reporting Consensus Methods in Research
Consensus methods like the Delphi process and nominal group technique play a crucial role in biomedical research, especially when existing evidence is inconsistent or limited. These methods help…
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Retractions and Predatory Journals: A growing crisis
Maintaining research integrity and public trust in research has become increasingly challenging due to the surge in retracted studies and the unchecked growth of predatory journals. Research…
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Who Gets Cited? Restoring Missing Voices in Academic Research
Citation bias, prevalent across scientific disciplines, leads to unequal recognition of diverse voices. This bias can occur in key sections of research articles, such as the Introduction, where the…
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DEI Funds and the Future: What’s in store for the next 5 years?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have recently been much-discussed topic in academia and beyond. However, the landscape is set to shift dramatically following President Donald…
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Rethinking Research Impact: Why field-weighted citation impact is a game changer
In today’s complex research ecosystem, the conversation around scholarly influence demands a fresh perspective. Traditional metrics like the journal impact factor, long considered the gold standard…
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Navigating Research Reporting: A Guide to PRISMA, CONSORT, ACCORD, and STROBE
Clear, transparent, and reproducible research isn't just an ideal — it’s a necessity. Yet, without structured guidelines, crucial details can be overlooked, affecting credibility and fruitful peer…
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CONSORT Checklist for Reporting Randomized Controlled Trials
The CONSORT-SPI (Social and Psychological Interventions) guidelines place strong emphasis on implementation fidelity, stakeholder involvement, and external validity—three critical factors that enhance…
. < 1 min read
The PRISMA Guidelines: Reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in synthesizing research to guide evidence-based healthcare decisions. However, poor reporting practices can lead to misinterpretations and…
. < 1 min read
The STROBE Statement for Transparency in Observational Research
Observational studies, including cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional research, play a crucial role in epidemiology by providing insights into health outcomes without experimental intervention.…
. < 1 min read
ACCORD Guidelines for Reporting Consensus Methods in Research
Consensus methods like the Delphi process and nominal group technique play a crucial role in biomedical research, especially when existing evidence is inconsistent or limited. These methods help…
. < 1 min read
Ethical use of AI in Peer Review: A comprehensive checklist for reviewers
AI can improve the efficiency of the peer review process by helping reviewers in tasks like preliminary manuscript screening, content summarization, and suggesting relevant references. While these…
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Ensuring Academic Integrity and Transparency in Academic Research: A comprehensive checklist for…
Academic integrity is the foundation upon which the credibility and value of scientific findings are established. Its importance should not be undermined as it ensures fair evaluation based on real…
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Achieving Research Excellence: Checklist for good research practices
Academia is built on the foundation of trustworthy and high-quality research, supported by the pillars of intellect and integrity. However, the unsettling reality of compromised research practices…
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Finding Safe Open Access Journals — Researcher’s guide for a smooth publishing journey
According to a study, it was found that there has been an increase of approximately 692.45% in predatory publication volumes in a decade. While researchers are constantly facing the fear of “publish…
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Guide to Secure Funding for Open Access Publication: A researcher’s checklist
In the ever-evolving landscape of academic research, the demand for open access publication has surged. Open access not only fosters the dissemination of knowledge but also enhances its accessibility…
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Empowering Peer Reviewers: A roadmap for effective manuscript evaluation
Peer review has always been an essential part of scholarly publishing; serving as a rigorous quality control mechanism. It ensures that research articles meet high standards of accuracy, validity, and…
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Achieving Openness in Science With International Collaboration
Open access research leads to more access to research, where anyone in the world can download it. This helps bridge gaps in different parts of the world, which leads to more collaboration in research.…
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Essential Considerations While Concluding Your Research Study
Conducting a research study is no easy task. A lot of time and effort is involved in carrying out a successful research project. After all the hard work that you have put into your research, you…
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Considerations While Writing Your PhD Thesis
Writing a doctoral thesis is a tedious and time-consuming task. The enormity of the task might result in you missing out or overlooking essential things. A doctoral thesis is something that you write…
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Do You Want to Effectively Promote Your Published Research?
Research promotion is absolutely essential in today’s age if your aim is to make an impact in your field. Given the enormity of research that is published on a daily basis, merely publishing your work…
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Get Your Research Patented Now!
A patent is a form of intellectual property, which gives its owner the right to prevent other researchers from making, selling, using, and importing an invention for a specific period, usually twenty…
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A-Z Glossary of Open Access Terminology
The ever-expanding landscape of Open Access Publishing can be challenging to stay updated and understand the vast array of terms. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a novice, learn the terms and…
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A Comprehensive Global Examination of Open Access Awareness, Attitudes, and Funding in Scholarly…
The global proliferation of open-access (OA) publishing stands as a pivotal focus for researchers, institutions, and funders alike. Through our 5th global Research Risk Assessment survey, we aimed to…
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Peer Review Fostering Research Integrity — Exploring the AI routes to reliable reviewing
Research has grown in multiple facets, and with it has risen the crisis of research reproducibility. There has been a proliferation in incidents where researchers have questioned the research methods…
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Do You Want to Become a Research-Inspired Entrepreneur
A researcher acquires diverse transferrable skills through their Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellowship positions. Researchers, who do not intend to pursue a career in academia, have multiple alternatives…
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How to Become a Productive Researcher
A researcher’s job is no ordinary job. It comes with a great amount of responsibility and challenges. Productivity is essential to researchers at every stage of their career. However, the challenges…
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Decoding the Peer Review Process
Peer review plays a significant role in the publication of a manuscript. Peer review constantly undergoes changes based on the latest trends and happenings in the publishing industry. Given the…
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Language and Grammar Rules for Academic Writing
Language and Grammar are essential in academic writing. An appropriately written paper helps authors effectively communicate their work to their readers and peers. Manuscripts also face rejection if…
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Increase Your Visibility Through Digital Networking
Digitalization has changed the landscape of scientific research. Today, researchers can unravel several possibilities just at the click of a button. Out of the plethora of possibilities that…
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How to Find the Right Journal for Publishing
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…
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Everything You Need to Know about Open Access
With the advent of the internet and emergence of digital archiving, access to information has significantly increased. A major milestone in making information publicly and freely available was the…
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A Guide to Biostatistics in Clinical Research
Biostatistics in clinical research is important to collect, analyze, present, and interpret data. It finds applications in various fields such as epidemiology, clinical trials, population genetics,…
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Clinical Trials: The Fundamentals
Clinical trials are an important part of medical research and these investigations help determine how new treatments will work in human patients and also in collecting valuable data about the effects…
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Research Misconduct: Things you need to know!
Avoiding ethical breaches is crucial in publishing to bolster academic and research integrity. While adherence to the ethical guidelines in research and publishing fosters trust within the academic…
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Celebrating the 2024 Nobel Prize Winners
The 2024 Nobel Prizes celebrate foundational discoveries that have made a lasting impact on global society and progress.
This year, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken center stage at the Nobel…
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The Peer Review Journey: From manual to AI-assisted review
Peer review has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception in response to the exponential growth of research output. As we stand on the brink of a new era in peer review, ethical AI…
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Charting the Path Towards Open Science — Policies and latest developments
Open science is a transformative movement in research that emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and accessibility. It challenges traditional models of knowledge sharing and is driven by the desire…
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Elevate Peer Review Excellence — Ensuring ethical and responsible AI use
The peer review system, with its roots deeply embedded in scholarly publishing since the 17th century, has been significantly impacted by technological advancements. These advancements bring in new…
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Can AI Tools Prepare a Research Manuscript From Scratch? — A comprehensive guide
As technology continues to advance, the question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) tools can prepare a research manuscript from scratch has become increasingly relevant. This infographic aims to…
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International Conference Presentation Guide: The ultimate do’s and don’ts
Looking to be a shining star and take your research to the next level? International conferences are a fantastic opportunity to showcase your latest findings, learn from the best in the business, and…
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The Open Access Movement Is Here To Stay, And How?
With the scholarly publication models evolving over the years, Open Access—a model of Open Science is making the publishing dynamics more accessible, transparent, and collaborative. However,…
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Peer Review Through Ages! — A brief history
The peer review process was developed to help journal editors decide which manuscripts deemed suitable for publishing. Eventually, the process evolved and transitioned from its initial unidirectional…
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Digital Learning and Its Benefits to Researchers
Digital learning is the most sought after method for learning new things and to update yourself in this fast-paced environment. Digital learning is an ideal platform for the researchers to keep…
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5 Important Tips When Moving to an Industry Career
Completed your PhD, what next? Confused between an academic job or an industry job? It is essential to have a novel approach as you embark on a career journey. No matter what position you’re trying to…
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All You Need to Know About Creative Commons Licenses
The development of technology has led to the widespread sharing of ideas including intellectual and creative work/s. It enables us to share, build, or create something new. Every author or creator…
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Uplifting the Quality of Peer Review…The Best Way Forward!
Peer review is the heart of the academic publishing industry and is extremely important to maintain the excellency of the published scholarly literature. However, with the rapid rise in the number of…
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An Overview Into Peer Review Process
Peer review is the most sought after process in the publishing industry. Getting your work validated from the experts in your field enhances the quality of your work. The originality of articles for…
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How to Ace Your PhD Viva Voce
It is your Ph.D. viva voce! Years of your research work has to be presented in a short duration. Are you in a dilemma, how to go about it? It is a nerve-racking experience to present your research…
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