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Boosting Your Early Scientific Impact Metrics

Building your academic profile as soon as possible is crucial for those pursuing an academic career. Because there are substantial benefits to joining the party early. I liken this to the concept of compound interest. When you publish something, it will eventually be cited by someone else (and also by yourself). The higher this metric goes up, the more likely it will be published or cited by someone else. Basically, the longer you wait, the longer a paper is out there, the higher the likelihood that it will get cited. That's the simple math behind it.

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The Importance Of Replication Of Studies – Is It Necessary?

In this post, I want to answer the question: Is it necessary to replicate the results of a published paper before publishing another paper on the same topic? To start with an answer, we first need to dive into the…

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Understanding Informed Consent in Dissertations and Theses: A Quick Guide and Checklist

In the world of research, especially when conducting qualitative studies, obtaining informed consent is not just a formality; it's an ethical imperative. In this article, we'll delve into the nitty-gritty of informed consent, from its definition to the practical steps involved in obtaining it.

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Can journals refuse to publish studies because of their findings?

In this post, I'd like to answer the question: is it feasible for a journal to refuse to publish your research because of its conclusions? You'd probably like to hear a clear, rigid "no" here. Unfortunately, it's usually not that clear-cut.

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Can you publish parts of the dissertation as a journal paper?

For this post, I was asked to answer the question, whether one can publish parts of the PhD thesis (dissertation) in a journal publication. The answer is yes, I'm quite clear about that. But there's a very important consideration to keep in mind. That is, can you submit it before or after you have submitted your thesis?

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Weighing the Pros and Cons: Disadvantages of Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals

Publishing your research in a peer-reviewed journal is a commendable and widely recognized way of contributing to the academic community. It lends credibility and visibility to your work, positioning it for scrutiny, and acknowledgment by fellow experts in the field.…

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Handling the peer-review process

Can you publish your Master thesis in an academic journal? Submitting a finished thesis to an academic journal is not a pathway that many consider. However, my experience shows that this is perfectly possible. Not only have I published my…