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Which tense should be used in the results and discussion section of a paper?
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4 Steps to follow when writing an original research article
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An overview of CrossRef and its products
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"Why should I acknowledge writing assistance if I have paid for it?" A case...
Journals expect authors to disclose any form of writing assistance by acknowledging the writer's contribution. However, authors are sometimes reluctant to disclose writing assistance. This case study...
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How the DOI ensures persistence and traceability of published papers
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How should I write my paper according to the IEEE conference proceedings format?
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Is it ethical to submit two papers using similar methods, but different...
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High-intensity lasers can rapidly make materials hotter than the Sun's core
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Researchers develop a mathematical model to understand how zebrafish stripes...
Zebrafish are extensively used as model organism by biologists. Researchers have wondered how their dark blue and bright yellow stripes develop. It is known that the stripes originate from the...
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Chilean researchers protest the lack of governmental support to science
Unhappy with the way science is being governed in the country, Chilean researchers resorted to street protests and published an open letter that criticized the government’s lack of support to...
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More about CrossCheck, CrossMark, and FundRefThis is the third part of our interview series with Rachael Lammey, Product Manager at CrossRef. After explaining how the DOI introduced persistent linking...
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Tips for first time peer reviewers: Reviewing a scientific manuscript...
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Can a deceased person be a co-author? A case study
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Why peer reviewers refuse review requests
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China takes stern steps against those involved in author misconduct
Following the multiple cases of author misconduct in which Chinese researchers were involved, the Chinese government and a major funding agency in China are taking steps to put a stop to these...
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How should I list multiple affiliations in my paper?
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Quiz: Do you know what it takes to be a good peer reviewer?
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How CrossRef reaches out to publishers globally
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Common areas of author confusion regarding journal figure guidelines
In this article, Ashley Smith discusses the common areas of author confusion regarding figure guidelines and offers suggestions on how to simplify and clarify journal guidelines.Editage Insights works...
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Two years of an exciting journey in bringing together researchers across the...
Editage Insights celebrated its second anniversary this November! We’ve grown by leaps and bounds and I’m excited to share our experience so far and give you a glimpse of what’s coming up.Editage...
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