Research papers remain the mainstay of communication and information dissemination in the scholarly community.1 Journal publication is often the last milestone in research, and unpublished work is essentially considered incomplete. The lack of scholarly publication deprives researchers of the deserved exposure and merit in today’s competitive world of “publish or …
Irrespective of how good the level of English proficiency, researchers may make mistakes in their spelling/grammar, terminology use, and word choice, especially if they are working on deadlines. This is where automated AI-driven academic writing and English editing tools offer a significant advantage, improving the quality of submitted manuscripts in …
Metadata, commonly defined as “data about data,” is becoming increasingly important in the academic publishing domain because it facilitates database management,1 interoperability,2 and secondary research.3 In the context of a research paper, metadata includes the following: author name(s), affiliation(s), keywords, correspondence details, word count, journal name, volume and issue numbers, …
Many researchers feel that there is a gap between their writing skills and the requirements of high-quality manuscripts for journal submission. This leads to a lack of confidence and even anxiety. Even when they get around to writing, they may not be able to do so at the speed needed …
Academic vocabulary refers to the words and phrases used in academic contexts, such as scholarly articles, reports, and lectures/seminars.1 While general academic words are usually learnt through exposure to academic texts,2 navigating the world of global scholarly literature and academic discourse necessitates a certain level of proficiency in English. This …
As a researcher, what better way to share your work with the academic community than publishing it in a prestigious journal? However, this is easier said than done. Acceptance rates for leading journals are low, and researchers must work hard to get their work up to the stringent standards required …
You’ve spent months or perhaps years on your research, and it is now time to present your findings to the world. A critical aspect remains—writing your academic manuscript. Documenting research effectively and quickly is no easy task. Your research collaborators and you may have varying language competency levels and other …
One of the most common queries I’ve received during my interactions with researchers is, ‘Which English editing tool should I use to improve my paper?’ If you’ve been wondering the same thing, we have an answer for you now. In a 2022 whitepaper titled ‘Comparison of Automated English Editing Tools,’ …
Publication in a string of high-profile academic journals is the Holy Grail of a researcher’s career. Naturally, this is not an easy achievement. Not only must academics be experts in their field, they must also be able to communicate their research ideas succinctly in writing — this is a big …
I recently had the opportunity to talk to a prolific Japanese researcher—let’s call him Dr. K—about how he writes his research manuscripts in English. As Dr. K’s first language is not English, he relies on a professional proofreading service to polish his final draft. That said, he is proactive even …
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