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The future of open data in the research publication landscape
The future of open data in the research publication landscapeAccording to Dr. Mark Hahnel, who founded Figshare, the open data movement will be successful across the globe if publishers and funders...
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Does your target journal allow more than one corresponding author? A case study
With collaboration and mobility becoming the norm in research, there are cases where a manuscript might have more than one corresponding author. Do journals allow this? Though a seemimgly small issue,...
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What is the meaning of the status 'Transfer window open'?
Question Description: I submitted my manuscript a week ago. Yesterday, the status changed from "Reviewer assignment" to "Transfer Window Open." What does this status mean? I've never seen it before....
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Should I withdraw my manuscript if the Editor cannot find reviewers?
Question Description: I submitted my paper to a journal around 6 months ago. It has been showing "Under Review" for a long time. The Editor told me that he cannot find reviewers for my paper. Should I...
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How publishing replication studies and negative results helps science
50286289Science is ever evolving, and replication studies and negative findings play a major role in helping science grow. But journals are not always open to publishing these. What role do replication...
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A new Ebola vaccine promises complete protection in trials
rVSV-ZEBOV, an experimental Ebola vaccine, has successfully provided complete protection against Ebola infection in people who are at high risk of contracting the virus. The Public Health Agency of...
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Researchers discover how bees immunize their offspring before birth
Researchers from Arizona State University, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, and Norwegian University of Life Sciences have discovered that queen bees have a unique way of immunizing...
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Two California universities in a bitter legal battle over Alzheimer’s...
Two Californian universities, the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and the University of Southern California, are in a legal dispute over rights to the federally funded research on Alzheimer’s...
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6 Mistakes to avoid when writing your research paper (Part 1)
6 Mistakes to avoid when writing your research paper – Part 1Writing a paper for journal submission is always a point of stress. From punctuation to proofreading, from language to formatting – there...
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Natural selection can thwart the formation of new species
Stick insects, one of the most peculiar insects found on earth, have intrigued scientists by exhibiting how the process of natural selection can prevent the formation of new species. A team of...
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Should I write to the Editor if a reviewer is unresponsive?
Question Description: I have submitted a manuscript to a journal that provides an online tracking system. Going by the status updates, it seems that two out of three reviewers have rapidly sent in...
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Using peer review comments in a constructive way
Getting published isn’t magic; it’s a process. You don’t need to be Houdini! Just follow a few simple rules, submit to the appropriate journal for your study, and take heed of comments from the editor...
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Can I question the journal editor's comment that my manuscript is plagiarized?
Question Description: Before submitting my manuscript, I tried using a plagiarism check software Plagscan. It showed a high percentage of matching indicating plagiarism. So I revised the entire...
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"Science and technology in Asia will witness an exponential growth in the...
Dr. Shinichiro Takezawa is the founder of Science Postprint (SPP), Asia’s first open access scholarly journal. Dr. Takezawa is also the CEO of the Japan-based company General Healthcare, Inc. that...
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6 Mistakes to avoid when writing your research paper (Part 1)
6 Mistakes to avoid when writing your research paper – (Part 1)Writing a paper for journal submission is always a point of stress. From punctuation to proofreading, from language to formatting – there...
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6 Mistakes to avoid when writing your research paper (Part 2)
Common language errors in research writing Part 3In the first part of this video John McDonald, experienced trainer at Editage, listed three common number-related errors authors commonly make when...
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What is the threshold amount for disclosure of financial conflict of interest?
Question Description: In Japanese Society or Journal, the criteria for total amount of money to be disclosed for Conflict of Interest is clearly specified. However, the international journal where I...
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What should I do if the review process is delayed and the editor is...
Question Description: I submitted a manuscript to a journal about 3 months ago, and it was sent for peer review almost immediately. After 2 months from submission, I sent the editor a polite letter to...
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Springer retracts 64 papers from 10 of its journals alleging fake reviews
On August 18, Springer announced that it has retracted 64 articles from 10 of its subscription-based journals after discovering that the reviews of these papers were linked to fake email addresses and...
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Irreproducibility: The soft underbelly of science
Is reproducibility of research a mirage? Moments of ‘Eureka’ are frequently becoming isolated instances for lone researchers rather than for the entire science community. The inability of reproducing a...
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