What are predatory journals? Predatory journals are profiteering “individuals or companies”, who use the open-access publishing system to exploit authors, by charging them article processing fees without providing the high quality editorial services associated with legitimate journals [1]. How … [Read more...]
Active versus passive voice in scientific writing
The active voice promotes simple, straightforward writing. As such, most scientific journals encourage the use of the active voice over the passive voice [1]. Active voice – the subject acts. Passive voice – the subject is acted upon. You will use a variety of tenses when writing a … [Read more...]
Promote your article with KUDOS
What is KUDOS? Kudos provides a web-based platform for you to maximise the visibility of your publications. How does it work? Step 1: Claim your publications – The KUDOS team suggests that you only promote one publication at a time. Step 2: Explain your work – Add a short title, a … [Read more...]
Why you should get an ORCID iD
What is an ORCID iD? An ORCID iD is a permanent 16-digit numeric identification number. Rather than relying on surnames, this number unmistakably distinguishes you from other researchers [1]. What are the benefits? You’ll get credit for all your publications – Throughout your career, you … [Read more...]
Impact Factor
Understanding journal impact factors What they are An impact factor is a metric for ranking scientific journals [1]. Impact factors are calculated for every two-year period by dividing the number of times articles were cited by the number of articles that are citable [2]. The following … [Read more...]
