Publisher data sharing policies
Publisher data sharing policies Many journals (PLOS One, Nature, The Royal Society, et al.) now have mandatory data sharing policies. This means that researchers must make their datasets publicly available, whereby readers can “reach the conclusions drawn in the manuscript” and “replicate the reported study findings in their entirety.” [1]. Datasets can […]
Funder data sharing policies
Funder data sharing policies As well as journals, funders (NIH, STFC, NERC, Wellcome Trust, et al.) are also starting to implement mandatory data sharing policies [1], with applicants being asked to disclose their data management plans (with obvious implications if they have no such plan [or a weak plan] in place). In 2013, […]
Why you should get an ORCID iD
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 [1, 2]? You’ll get credit for all your publications – Throughout your career, […]
Promote your article with KUDOS
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 […]
Research promotion and why you should do it
Research promotion and why you should do it As a researcher, you want your work to make a real difference to the world. In other words, you want your research to have impact. How is impact measured? This is a controversial question. Many solutions have been proposed, including the h-index, […]
Why was my article rejected without being peer-reviewed?
Why was my article rejected without being peer-reviewed? You have worked so hard on your research, and then even harder to write your article. You spent a long time selecting the right journal for your article. Finally, you submit your article, and anxiously await the result of the peer review. […]
Number one reason for acceptance of an article
Number one reason for acceptance of an article There are many factors that you need to get right before your article is accepted. It has to present the results of good research with good data analysis. It has to be well written, and well supported by appropriate references. However, when […]
Reviewer comments and how to respond
Reviewer comments and how to respond Reviewer: The English is not good enough for publication Author: Some of the reviewer’s comments were so badly written, how can he be a good judge of English! It’s true that many reviewers do not have English as their first language. Perhaps they found your […]
Request for revision – be clear
Request for revision – be clear The Editor-in-Chief may deal with thousands of papers. He may not remember the details of your paper, and he certainly will not have the time to go through your revision line by line. Impress the Editor with your clear response. Tips on making your […]
Request for revision – be fast
Request for revision – be fast Why is it important to be fast? First, most research is time-sensitive. Perhaps some other group is working on the same problem as you. You want to be first to publish. Second, the speed of publication is an important metric for a journal. Authors […]