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Can I use more references from domestic publications than international ones?
Question Description: In my current research paper that I plan to submit to PLOS ONE, I have used lots of references from research papers published in domestic journals. I have to say the references...
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Overleaf - Making science more open, reproducible, and collaborative
It’s an exciting time to be part of the growing rise of reproducibility and openness in scienceDonald Samulack, President, US Operations, Editage, Cactus Communications, in conversation with Dr. John...
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The need for ethics approval: A case study
The policies concerning the need for ethical approval by an institutional review board or ethics committee can be different in different countries. This can unfairly work against authors wanting to...
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Elsevier's new article sharing policy criticized for being anti-open access
Elsevier's updated journal article sharing and hosting policy that provides specific guidelines about how papers can be shared at each stage of the publication process is being criticized by open...
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The ethical approval for my study is not ready. What should I do?
Question Description: I have a question on ethical approval. My paper is ready for submission, but I am a bit lost as my ethical approval is not ready. How should I prepare it?Answer: I’m not sure if...
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What is the standard number of references to be used in a paper?
Question Description: For submitting manuscripts to international journals, in general, how many reference citations are considered acceptable? Are there any general stats on the number of citations to...
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Why a journal's ISSN does not reflect its quality
This post clarifies the function of ISSN, the International Standard Serial Number, and affirms that because a journal has an ISSN assigned to it, it does not imply that the journal meets some minimum...
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Three of Pluto's moons bound by gravity in a peculiar pattern
Pluto, the dwarf planet, has five satellites out of which three satellites named Styx, Nix, and Hydra have become gravitationally locked and are moving together in an unusual orbit. Researchers...
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Excitatory and inhibitory signaling in the brain linked to schizophrenia
The exact cause of schizophrenia, a complex psychiatric disorder, has baffled researchers. However, a team of researchers led by Andrew Pocklington from Cardiff University’s Medical Research Council...
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How early career scientists can build a successful career
Dr. Tida Ge holds a BSc in Soil and Plant Nutrition from Huazhong Agricultural University, China; an MSc in Crop Cultivation and Farming from Qingdao Agricultural University, China; and a PhD in Plant...
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 Shaw Prize
The winners of the 2015 Shaw Prize were announced in three categories: Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences. Let us take a look at who won this prestigious award. The Shaw...
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A young researcher's guide to writing a clinical case report
A clinical case report or case study is a means of disseminating new knowledge gained from clinical practice. Clinical case reports are the first-line evidence in medical literature as they present...
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Editage partners with Chinese Laser Press (CLP) to offer pre-submission...
Editage and Chinese Laser Press (CLP), the most influential optics journal publishing organization, have announced the start of a partnership that will provide discounted English-language editing...
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Behind the science: Quick facts about scientific publishing
Check out this infographic to know more STM publishing: how many research articles are published each year, by how many researchers, in how many peer-reviewed journals, how much revenue the STM...
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The future of science: 5 Predicted global trends in R&D expenditure and...
Research and development (R&D) is crucial to scientific progress. Moreover, the investment of nations on R&D is highly discussed in international circles as it provides a broad picture of a...
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The number game: 7 Global trends in impact factor and other citation metrics
Understanding the citation patterns and the trends in the use of citation metrics is vital to gaining insights into the dynamic landscape of scholarly publishing. Read on to know whether impact factor...
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What process is followed by a journal after an appeal against rejection?
Question Description: My manuscript was recently rejected. However, I felt that my results had been misinterpreted, and so I appealed against the decision. After a few months, the Editor asked me to...
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The journal IF has changed between online and print publication: Which one...
Question Description: Scenario 1: My paper was published online in 2013 when the journal IF was 1. When my paper was published in print in 2014, the journal IF became 0.5. Will my paper be considered...
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A new coalition to organize and advance library-based publishing groups
Early-career librarian Sarah Lippincott plans and manages operations for the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) at the Educopia Institute. Lippincott received her Master of Science in Library Science...
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Japan's research landscape and the need for internationalization
Despite substantial investments in R&D, Japanese research output is not yielding the returns expected. In addition to having to dealing with a hierarchical educational system, Japanese researchers...
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