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Can a retiree mention his former organization in his affiliations?
Question Description: Is it possible for a person who has retired from an organization to submit a manuscript as an author or a corresponding author with the affiliations mentioning him as a former...
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Is it possible to find out the identity of a reviewer?
Question Description: I submitted my paper to a journal a few months ago. The paper was rejected, but one of the peer reviewers gave me extremely valuable comments which can help me improve the paper...
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Gender bias in academia more about attitude than aptitude
Women are making their presence felt in a traditionally male-dominated academic world. However, they are still underrepresented in fields such as political science, physics, and philosophy. A study...
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How do journals evaluate book reviews: Perspectives from a book review editor
Dr. Kevin Steinmetz is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work at Kansas State University. He was involved in starting the Journal of Qualitative Criminal...
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Researchers identify the genes that increase the risk of Type 1 diabetes
Although it is known that Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's immune system kills insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, researchers were not aware of the exact genes that cause the disease. A...
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A quantum device that self-detects and corrects its errors boosts quantum...
Quantum physicists in physics professor John Martinis' lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have taken a significant step towards building a quantum computer. While classical computing...
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Women at work within and outside academia: A Japanese sociological perspective
Professor Minako Konno is a professor at the Department of Sociology (Division of Global Sciences), Tokyo Woman's Christian University, Japan. She began her career in a corporate financial institution...
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A list of journals and publishers that offer rapid publication
Several authors are now opting for the fast-publication track. Journals also benefit from the rapid publication model. This post lists and shares additional information about a few journals and...
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Do mothers have a place in academia?
While there is a fair share of women at the entry level in academia, they are highly underrepresented in senior faculty positions. Most women scientists perceive a tenure track position as not being...
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Gender bias in research: A myth or reality?
To what extent does the gender of a researcher affect his or her work and growth prospects? Apparently, gender stereotypes and generalized perceptions about men and women influence the opportunities...
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The American experience for foreign postdocs: Breaking the ice and...
This article provides some tips on how to introduce yourself during your postdoc search, what information should be included, and how to organize your approach to different labs.In my previous article...
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Exemplary women in academia: A tribute to 18 Nobel laureates
Exemplary women in academiaThis video is a tribute to 18 women who changed the scientific research landscape with their discoveries and breakthroughs. We celebrate their persistence and dogged...
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What are your views on women in academia?
In the month of International Women’s Day 2015, Editage Insights brings you Women in Academia---an enlightening and informative series centered on women in research, publishing, and scientific...
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A Taylor & Francis journal announces ban on p-values
P-values are widely used as the basis of testing null hypothesis, but many experts have been critical of the use of p-values. Now, the journal Basic and Applied Social Psychology (BASP) announced a ban...
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What does the status "Evaluation recommendation" mean?
Question Description: I submitted my paper to a journal more than a month ago. The editor emailed me saying he cannot get in touch with the reviewers I recommended, so he asked me to suggest other...
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How long will the status of my paper show "Under Review?"
Question Description: The current status of my paper is "Under Review." I would like to know how long it will take for the review process to complete. How long should I wait before sending an inquiry...
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Are journal instructions easy to understand?
Are journal instructions always well-written, clear, and easy to understand? When we asked authors and journal editors what they thought about journal instructions, their responses indicated a clear...
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Researchers discover Toxoplasma gondii's mechanism of infecting brain cells
Toxoplasma gondii – an intracellular, parasitic protozoan that causes the disease toxoplasmosis – has reportedly infected many humans. The parasite makes significant alteration in astrocytes (some of...
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Low vitamin D levels linked to depression in young women
It is known that Vitamin D is essential for bone health and muscle function. However, there is a widespread belief that vitamin D levels are related to depression although it is not backed by any...
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Language tips to improve academic writing
Language tips to improve academic writingLanguage is an area researchers often struggle with when writing a research paper. This video shares four must-do’s of research writing, which are: 1. Focusing...
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