Reading a scientific paper is a completely different process than reading an article about science in a blog or newspaper. Not only do you read the sections in a different order than they’re presented, but you also have to take notes, read it multiple times, and probably go look up other papers for some of […]
What is Hypothesis? Hypothesis is an assumption or an idea proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested. It is a precise, testable statement of what the researchers predict will be the outcome of the study. Hypothesis usually involves proposing a relationship between two variables: the independent variable (what the researchers […]
Diagrams are effective communication elements that can visualize and make others understand our concepts faster than anything else. There are hundreds of drawing tools available online but choosing the right diagrammatic tool to draw the figures in our research work is quite complicated. Also a single tool cannot be more effective for all kinds of […]
For a successful researcher career, constant and ongoing development is critical, regardless of what stage you are at on your academic journey. A lot of external factors and individuals such as your workplace, mentors, seniors as well as your peers and colleagues have a role to play in shaping up and advancing your scientific career […]
1.Kaggle Kaggle medical image datasets are collections of medical images that have been organized and annotated for use in machine learning and deep learning applications. The datasets typically contain a large number of images, often in the tens of thousands, and are organized into categories or classes. The images in the datasets can be of […]
What is effective writing? Effective writing secures defined objectives from a defined audience while keeping within defined constraints (like time constraints- don’t spend too much time for writing). And contributing to better relationships (with the audience). Readers and objectives A typical reader (“persona”) Should know the gender, age, education, occupation, finances, interests, and reading habits […]
Regular issue Regular issues are those that appear every month or every three months, depending on the journal’s publishing schedule. For special occasions like conferences, seminars, or a particular subject, see Special Issue. Special issue A special issue (or special section) is a compilation of research papers that concentrates on a certain field of research […]
Reference manager software or personal bibliographic management is software that allows all manners of scientists, researchers and scholars to record and use citations when creating bibliographies. The six basic functions of the reference managers include create, store, Organize, change, Cite, and Share references. Some of the important and popular Reference managers for researchers and faculty […]
For PhD researchers, it’s critical to gather and read research publications that are pertinent to their areas of study. However, downloading a research paper is one of the most challenging chores for any research scholar. To gain access to high-quality research resources, one needs to pay a fee or subscribe to a journal or publication. […]
An abstract is a concise description of the research article. It is typically one paragraph length (about 6-7 sentences, 150–250 words). An effective abstract accomplishes several things: In order to determine whether to read the complete work, an abstract enables readers to quickly understand the substance or essential of your paper or article. An abstract […]
As a PhD researcher you should prepare yourself before applying for Funding The only way to improve your success rates in procuring grants for your research projects is to understand the system and write a better grants proposal. Actors and actions Grant designers or donors, grant applicants, grant reviewers, institutions that host these actors and […]
Impact factor The impact factor (IF) is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year. It is used to measure the importance or rank of a journal by calculating the times its articles are cited. The frequency with which the typical article in […]
Vocabulary knowledge helps people discover new ideas, appreciate the beauty of language, and learn about the world. A strong vocabulary strengthens what a person wants to say, especially when they want to write anything. It is evident that an educated person has a broad and varied vocabulary. One way to guarantee that there are consistent […]
Good practice in referencing Cite only those references that you have consulted yourself. Always cite the original source. Include at least a couple of most recent references. Ensure a good chronological spread of references. Limit self-citations. Include at least a few references to papers published in the target journal. Self-plagiarism and text recycling Cite your […]
Most of the time, academic scholars strive to publish as much as they can, as quickly as they can, and in the finest journals. This post explains how to publish your research paper, raise your profile, and broaden the impact of your publications in simple steps. We will offer guidance on everything from the title […]
What is a Research Gap? A research gap is a research question or issue that has not been effectively or at all addressed in a certain field of study. It is an area in which further studies and research are required. There may be a research gap if all of the existing research is outdated […]
Open access publishing – researcher’s perspective Open access: outline What is open access? Why is open access gaining traction? Why is all open access not predatory? Ethical versus predatory open access Why do we need to pay for open access? How to support open access publication financially? Researchers and research institution and open access Types […]
An abstract is a concise description of the research article. It is typically one paragraph length (about 6-7 sentences, 150–250 words). An effective abstract accomplishes several things: In order to determine whether to read the complete work, an abstract enables readers to quickly understand the substance or essential of your paper or article. An abstract […]
How to cite a single page number according to the APA 7th edition in the references section of a paper/thesis? Place pagination after the title, enclosed in parentheses, and followed by a period. Pagination follows edition and/or volume statements (when these are given). Use the abbreviation p. for one page and pp. for more than […]
Tools to improve searchability by giving appropriate title to your research article A keyword research tool helps you find topic ideas that people are searching for on search engines like Google, Bing, Amazon, etc. Keyword research tools also help you see both seed keywords and long-tail keywords which people often search for. You can then […]
What is Ph.D. viva? A viva or viva voce is an oral examination in front of a panel of specialists who pose questions regarding your dissertation or thesis. It is conducted at the end of your Ph.D. and is essentially the final hurdle on the path to a doctorate. This session also allows students to […]
What is Deep Learning Tools? Deep learning is a subset of machine learning in AI that contains networks that are equipped to learn from unsupervised data. It is inspired by the functioning of the human brain for processing information and decision-making purposes. Also, it is popularly known as deep neural learning or deep neural network. […]
What is Latex? LaTeX (pronounced lay-tech) is a method of creating documents using plain text, stylized using markup tags, similar to HTML/CSS or Markdown. LaTeX is most commonly used to create documents for academia, such as academic journals. LaTeX (/ˈlɑːtɛx/ LAH-tekh or /ˈleɪtɛx/ LAY-tekh, often stylized as LaTeX) is a software system for document preparation. […]
Case studies are descriptions of research projects involving people, organizations, communities, or institutions, or with problems or things that have happened. It concentrates on one or a few examples, which might be an individual or a small group of cases (although it consists of many individuals, it can be considered as one culture-sharing group or […]
Self-citation refers to citing one’s previous publications in a new publication. Author self-citation exists when the citing and the cited papers have at least 1 author in common. For every scientist three main measures of self-citations were obtained: “Total self-citations”, i.e., the total number of self-citations (document level) that all the documents produced by a […]
