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When governments don’t get along, scientists are key
While governments may not be on speaking terms, scientific engagement is often possible and may contribute to the diffusion of international tensions.
Writing a review article: Not a piece of cake
Review articles are very important in providing conclusive evidence in a scientific field. However, they demand meticulous training and understanding of the review process as well as expertise.
Statistical significance level: The science behind the art in research publication - Part 2
Felix Emeka Anyiam looks at Tests of Significance (TOS), how they differ from statistical significance and when to apply a Fisher’s Exact Test (FET).
Difficulties faced by early career student researchers from Low and Middle Income Countries
Nosiba E. M. Abd Elhaleem discusses the difficulties of doing research and publishing papers in developing counties, especially by students.
What COVID-19 Pandemic Teaches Researchers on Data Integrity
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all walks of life and by far a global health crisis that has many negative effects on livelihood. Yet, there are some interesting positive lessons …
International research collaboration in the “New Normal”
Scientific developments have benefited from unprecedented international collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet to sustain this upward trend we must overcome significant challenges.
Plagiarism-detecting software: What's the magic number?
COVID19 and peace and stability of Nations in Africa: Some emerging issues
COVID-19 highlighted gaps in balancing resources to sustain economies and direct funds for research and skills acquisition. There is a need to relearn and close the resource allocation gap so …
Make your proposal stand out: Tips on how to make an interesting, innovative and impactful application
In this blog post Dr. Logeswari Ponnusamy answers some questions on how to make your application and your CV stand out
Communicating with Our Statistician Colleagues
Good communication with your statistican colleague is critical for a successful collaboration, but it takes more than an email.