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Fish larvae feeding on microplastic particles display altered behavior
It is known that plastic waste has an adverse impact on marine life. But for the first time, researchers from Uppsala University have shown that microplastic particles i.e. plastic particles that are...
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Is the reproducibility crisis real? An overview of Nature's survey
Irreproducibility of published results is considered a modern-day crisis that science is facing. However, the lack of a commonly agreed definition of reproducibility and the various opinions on what...
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Congratulations to the winners of 2016 Shaw Prize
The Shaw Prize is a highly esteemed international award that recognizes the achievements of scholars in the fields of astronomy, life sciences and medicine, and mathematical sciences. The Shaw...
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Where can I get my manuscript edited?
Question Description: Hi Dr Eddy,This is the first time I have submitted my paper to an SCI journal. However, it was rejected because of language issues. The journal suggested that I should get my...
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What does the status "Reject - resubmission allowed" indicate?
Question Description: It is first time for me to see the status “Reject - Resubmission Allowed”. The editor says:“Please review the comments below for a more detailed understanding of the manuscript's...
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Babies' cuteness: An evolutionary mechanism to ensure survival
Why are babies cute? A group of researchers at the University of Oxford have found the answer to this question. According to them, the appealing sight and smell of babies is a protective mechanism that...
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How can I get the acceptance letter for a paper which I have co-authored?
Question Description: My paper is accepted in a journal. I am a coworker. Can you please suggest how to write an email to the editor requesting my acceptance letter (by providing a sample letter). The...
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China slashes red tape to expedite scientific progress
Science funding in China has all along been weighed down by outdated administrative rules and regulations making it tedious for scientists and diverting their time away from research. In a new move to...
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Puzzle of the week - June 10
How much do you know about manuscript preparation? Test your basics with this simple crossword. Listed below are hints that describe different parts of a research paper. All you need to do is follow...
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"Altmetric came out of my experience as an author"
Altmetric came out of my experience as an authorDr. Donald Samulack, US Operations, Editage, Cactus Communications, in conversation with Euan Adie, Founder and CEO of Altmetric The first part of this...
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Names proposed for four new elements in the periodic table
Proposals are under way to name the four new additions to the periodic table, which were confirmed in December 2015 by International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). TheProposals are under...
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How to proceed if my paper is not assigned to an editor?
Question Description: I have submitted a paper to the Journal of Digital Imaging (Springer) on 20th May 2016.The status of my paper is still "under editorial office." It hasn't even reached the editor...
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Milky Way hidden from one third of humanity due to light pollution
An international team of researchers has released the new World Atlas of Artificial Sky Brightness, which shows that the Milky Way is hidden from one third of humanity due to light pollution. Using...
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Researchers discover how butterfly wings appear bright and colorful
How are the wings of butterflies so colorful and bright? While it is known that the wings have photonic crystals, which can reflect light of only a particular color, how they are arranged has been a...
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Thomson Reuters releases the 2016 Journal Citation Reports
The much awaited Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports® 2016 has been finally released. The JCR is the world’s most influential resource for evaluating peer-reviewed publications and the source of...
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Cabell's International and Editage to launch Cabell's Editing Services
Editage has partnered with Cabell’s to provide manuscript preparation services to authors through Cabell’s Editing Services. Editage, a leader in English-language editing and publication support...
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Which style should I follow while writing a history book review?
Question Description: I was requested to review a history book in about 700-1000 words, only from one or two chapers. My specialty is linguistics. When I searched in English sites, I found that there...
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Thorax: Quick facts and submission tips
This post presents information essential to those planning to contribute an article to the journal Thorax.Aims and scopeThorax publishes research articles related to clinical and experimental aspects...
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How Altmetric measures research impact
How Altmetric measures research impactDr. Donald Samulack, US Operations, Editage, Cactus Communications, in conversation with Euan Adie, Founder and CEO of Altmetric This is the second of a series of...
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7 Expert views on the impact factor
Many people are of the opinion that the impact factor is the ultimate measure of a researcher's success and journal's prestige. What do academic publishing experts think? Here, we bring you some...
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