Independent Thinking on Publishing's Future
If you’ve ever tried to change a habit, you know it can feel like an uphill battle. The Atomic Habits book (full title: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones), a bestseller by James Clear (published in 2018), demonstrates how habits work at a fundamental level and … Read more
When we think of the giants of the digital age, one name that undoubtedly comes to mind is Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. From a small online bookstore to one of the world’s most successful e-commerce platforms, Amazon has grown exponentially under Bezos’ guidance. Jeff and his life always fascinate me. I still reread … Read more
Let’s Get Started Are you a researcher or an academic ready to publish your first paper or add another feather to your academic cap? Or are you feeling a little nauseous that you are not sure how you can start writing a good journal article? The path to publishing can seem daunting and often ends … Read more
The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is the average number of times a journal’s recent articles are cited in a given year. It is simple to calculate and widely used, but it describes journals, not individual papers or researchers. This guide explains how Clarivate calculates it, how to read it and where its limits lie. Key … Read more
We’ve all been there – that moment when you’re seething with anger and want to send a scathing email. But before you hit ‘send’ and risk damaging your professional reputation, follow these steps on how to write an angry email without jeopardizing your career. We have written some tips for writing an angry email before, … Read more