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A perspective on Japan's diminishing research output
Japan's investment in R&D is high. Despite this, Japanese research output is diminishing. Why is this happening? A hierarchical educational system, and lack opportunities and platforms for external...
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Finding and sharing the impact of research: Some tips for researchers
Editage conducted a webinar in association with Stacy Konkiel from the Altmetric team, which was titled Finding and sharing your research impact: Use Altmetric Effectively. Read on to know about some...
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From 'Brain drain' to 'Brain circulation': Global trends in international...
The landscape of scientific research is fast changing, with the emergence of new global players and upcoming trends that transcend geographical boundaries and reinforce the importance of collaboration...
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Sense of smell or 'olfactory fingerprint' is personal to each individual
Noam Sobel, a neuroscientist of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, and his colleagues have found that each individual has a personal sense of smell and that this distinctive...
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How are STM journals from Korea becoming more internationalized?
The scientific landscape of Korea is undergoing a change. With change at various levels, including a consistent growth of R&D budget, openness toward the acceptance of open access policy, rapid...
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A brave new world: Countries embracing open data mandates for scientific...
Science is becoming open and how! Gone are the days when researchers and institutions believed in keeping scientific data behind strict and complex institutional paywalls, at the risk of losing...
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Language comprehension in humans more complex than previously thought
A study conducted on the brain by researchers at the Northwestern University suggests that the long-held belief that Wernicke’s area is the prime area of language comprehension might not be accurate....
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The 2015 Kyoto Prize awarded to two researchers and a German artist
The Kyoto Prize is Japan’s highest and most esteemed award presented annually in three categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy. Read on to know the laureates of this...
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My wish for global science is...
What do you wish for a better future of science and academia? Our series of posts on Global Science explored the current trends in global scientific publishing and to enable the sharing of ideas among...
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Cuba first country to eliminate mother-to-child disease transmission
Cuba has become the first country to be certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Unborn children...
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Quick tips on writing titles for tables and figures in scientific papers
Tables and figures are commonly used in research papers to supplement text. In this post, you'll find useful tips regarding how to phrase the titles, how to style or format them for print, and how to...
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What happens when a journal makes an error in authorship credit? A case study
What happens when a journal credits someone else for an article instead of the actual author? Such production errors can occur at the time of publication. But what is disconcerting is that it can...
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How to submit a revision and tips on being a good peer reviewer
Most authors find it difficult to handle peer reviewer comments. On the other hand, they find it equally difficult to step into the shoes of reviewers themselves. This post explores both the roles a...
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Researchers unravel a 3-D map of capsid protein
Researchers at the University of Missouri have been able to procure detailed images of the capsid protein, which is a key protein in HIV, in its natural state. Stefan Sarafianos – an associate...
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Astronomers propose a giant space telescope likely to cost $10 billion
An influential group of US astronomers have proposed the building of the High-Definition Space Telescope (HDST), the biggest and most advanced space telescope, according to the Association of...
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Patent trolls: What they are and how they affect innovation in science
The issue of predatory ‘patent trolls’ has been plaguing scientific innovation since decades. But what are patent trolls and how do they operate? Are universities trolls too? From explaining all about...
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8 Reasons why journals reject manuscripts
Rejection is the norm in scientific publishing. But by taking care of a few aspects at the manuscript writing and submission stage, authors can ensure that their manuscripts do not contain any of the...
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Greece's debt crisis: How it's affecting the country's R&D, healthcare, and...
The economic crisis in Greece has led to many speculations about the future of the country's science and research landscape. This post takes a look at the effect of the economic downfall on Greece's...
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Russia's only private funding organization to shut down after being labeled a...
The Dynasty Foundation, which provides $10 million of research funding to Russian scientists annually has decided to shut down after the Russian government labeled it as a “foreign agent” because the...
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How to write a pre-submission inquiry
Question Description: I want to send a pre-submission inquiry to the journal Blood. The problem is that I don't know how to write the email. What should I include in the mail? Also, the email address...
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