Introduction Academic publishing is a complex landscape. Researchers are under immense pressure to publish papers to advance their careers continuously. This pressure stems from the culture of “publish or perish,” which refers to the expectation that researchers must publish frequently to gain recognition, funding, and promotions. The publish-or-perish culture has become pervasive in academia. Universities … Read more
Introduction to Scopus Database What is Scopus database and why is it important? Scopus is one of the largest abstract and citation databases of peer-reviewed literature. With over 90 million records in its archive, the database provides researchers access to the global research landscape across various disciplines, including science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts … Read more
Introduction What makes a book bestseller? A bestseller is generally defined as a book that appears on a published bestseller list, such as the New York Times Best Sellers, USA Today’s Best-Selling Books, or other listings familiar to you. These lists track book sales from various sources like bookstores, online retailers, and wholesalers to determine … Read more
Introduction This write-up explores the key differences between American and British writing. In this post, we will deeply dive into the historical origins, spelling conventions, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, stylistic choices and overall impacts that make these two variants of English unique. I don’t have any preference between the two; I mostly use American English in … Read more
Introduction What makes a journal reputable? Research and discoveries are an important part of academia. Publishing in an academic journal is a crucial way for scholars to disseminate their work and contribute to the broader knowledge base of their field. But in academic publishing, not all journals carry the same level of esteem. When considering … Read more