6 Red Flags That Immediately Trigger Desk Rejection

A desk rejection happens when a journal editor declines a manuscript without sending it out…

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Pre-submission Peer Review: Benefits & Processes

One of the most underutilized tools available to researchers at every career stage is presubmission…

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How to Write Research Objectives: Definition, Examples, Tips 

Contents Introduction Glossary of Key Terms What Are Research Objectives? Research Aims vs. Objectives vs.…

Top 8 Challenges in Grant Application Writing for US Researchers

For US researchers, the top 8 challenges in writing a grant application are 1. Weak…

What is Peer Review? Types of Peer Review and the Process

What is peer review? Peer review process in journals Types of Peer Review What is…

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The Top 8 AI Tools for Research

The best AI tools for research include Paperpal for writing, Granted AI to identify funders,…

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What is a Scholarly Source? A Brief Guide

When you’re conducting a study, you are going to use various types of scholarly sources.…

Publishing the first draft: Tips for early-career researchers
From First Draft to First-Author: Publishing as an Early-Career Researcher in the US

We are all aware of the “Publish or Perish” culture followed in academia. Across the…

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How to Write a Review of Related Literature (RRL): A Handy Guide

How do you make sure your research contributes valuable knowledge to the field? How can…

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High Impact Factor Journals: How to Get Published in Them 

The journal impact factor (IF) has been used for many years as a way to…