Introduction The write-up delves into how to create open access workflows. Open access publishing is revolutionizing the world of academic research and scholarship. By making research outputs freely available online without access barriers, open access facilitates the dissemination of knowledge on an unprecedented global scale. As open access gains momentum, developing efficient workflows to manage … Read more
Introduction The write-up explores the intriguing history of preprints and the crucial role of preprint servers. Preprints are unpublished drafts of scientific papers that researchers share publicly before formal peer review and publication in academic journals. Over the past decade, preprints have grown tremendously in significance across scientific disciplines. Preprints accelerate scholarly communication and open … Read more
Embracing Changes in Academic Writing The future of academic writing offers us a landscape rich in opportunities and challenges. As we move forward, embracing changes in academic writing is crucial for the development of individual scholars and the progression of various academic disciplines at large. The acceleration of technological advancements, the diversification of scholarly voices, … Read more
Introduction Promoting open access as a fundamental principle in disseminating knowledge is essential for democratizing information and fostering an environment of equality, innovation, and collaboration within the academic and research communities. Open access refers to making research findings freely available to anyone with an Internet connection, challenging the traditional subscription-based model of academic publishing that … Read more
Introduction Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are independent committees that review and oversee human subjects research. They play a pivotal role in upholding ethical standards and protecting the rights and welfare of research participants. What are Institutional Review Boards? IRBs are formal committees established by research institutions to review proposed studies involving human subjects. They comprise … Read more
