Navigating the Complex Landscape of Predatory Journals
Beyond unsuspecting, new researchers, a trend has emerged wherein seasoned researchers, and even a Nobel Laureate have been victimised by predatory journals. Regarded as a menace to the credibility and…
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From Pen to Press: Navigating the Manuscript Submission Process
For researchers, there are numerous avenues available to publish their work, ranging from broad open-access journals to preprint platforms. However, most of us prefer having our research published in a…
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Choosing the Right Research Methodology: A Guide for Researchers
Choosing an optimal research methodology is crucial for the success of any research project. The methodology you select will determine the type of data you collect, how you collect it,…
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Navigating the Reproducibility Crisis: A Guide to Analytical Method Validation
For researchers, writing a scientific research project proposal is only one step along the research journey. A key aspect of most research projects is the analytical method used, highlighting the…
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Why is data validation important in research?
Data collection and analysis is one of the most important aspects of conducting research. High-quality data allows researchers to interpret findings accurately, act as a foundation for future studies, and…
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How to write the results section of a research paper
At its core, a research paper aims to fill a gap in the research on a given topic. As a result, the results section of the paper, which describes the…
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Writing a good review article
As a young researcher, you might wonder how to start writing your first review article, and the extent of the information that it should contain. A review article is a…
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What are Implications in Research?
Manuscripts that do not mention the implications of the study are often desk-rejected by journals. What constitutes the ‘implications’ of research, and why is it important to include research implications…
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