The multi-authored paper now represents the norm, especially in STEM publishing. With more authors, however, certain questions arise that need to be tackled. In this article, we discuss the various intricacies involved in co-authorship.

It is extremely important that you set realistic expectations and standards with your supervisor/advisor/principal investigator (PI). Here are some things to consider for cultivating a healthy and productive working relationship with your supervisor/PI.

There has been an exponential increase in the use of social media in recent years. However, while there is often a positive sense of community to be had, it can be equally toxic and destructive. This article outlines some practical steps you can take to ensure healthy, positive use of social media as a researcher/academic.

Sample size can be defined as the number of pieces of information, data points or patients (in medical studies) tested or enrolled in an experiment or study. The larger the sample size, the more accurate the average values will be. Larger sample sizes also help researchers identify outliers in data and provide smaller margins of error. This article discusses the various aspects of studies with large sample sizes.

Desk rejection (also known as summary review, pre-review, editorial triage or similar terms) refers to rejection before a paper is sent out for peer review. This article discusses key reasons for desk rejection and also provides essential suggestions for avoiding it.

About 25%–60% of articles received by a journal are sent for peer review. As an author, how you can avoid or at least reduce your chance of rejection at this stage? This article discusses some common reasons for peer review rejection and some ways to avoid it.

The Conclusion is an important part of your paper where you distil your study and give the paper a sense of finality. This articles explains the dos and don'ts of writing the Conclusion section along with an example.

A paper in conference proceedings is based on a talk or poster presented at an academic symposium or conference. This article explains all that you need to keep in mind and do when working on such a paper.

It takes, on average, anywhere between six and eight years to complete a PhD programme. Therefore, choosing the right PhD topic becomes a very important factor in determining the successful completion of your PhD.

Completing your PhD research project is often a lengthy process that will at some stage almost certainly involve changes in your initial plans. This article outlines some considerations and actions to take if you are contemplating changing your topic or even your field.

Reproducibility is pivotal to research. Researchers from various disciplines must be aware of valid studies to build on, sifting away unreliable methods and data, or worse still, false leads.

Depending on the discipline that your research is located in and your specific research project, there are broadly two different ways in which you can approach organising, reading for and writing your literature review: either chronologically or thematically. This article explores some of the factors to consider as you begin to plan your literature review.