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Climate Change Reporting and Energy Transition: Insights at the 5th and 6th Sessions of the AuthorAID Climate Science Journal Club
The 5th and 6th sessions of the AuthorAID Climate Science Journal Club featured discussions of working papers on climate change reporting and energy transition in Africa and Asia.
A joint webinar on role of preprints in scholarly publishing
In the ever-evolving landscape of scholarly publishing, preprints have emerged as a game-changer, revolutionising the way scientific research is shared and disseminated. Preprints are early versions of research papers that …
The AuthorAID community celebrates Research Appreciation Day
Happy Research Appreciation Day! This blog asks AuthorAID members about research that has inspired them, what their current research is, and what they love most about research.
Attending International Conferences: A guide for the researchers based in the LIC/LMIC
Navigating international conferences from LIC/LMIC is challenging but achievable with persistence and strategy. Contributing original research and sharing unique experiences are crucial steps for recognition. Seeking funding through grants and …
Maximizing the Impact of Remote Mentorship: Insight from a Mentee
In this blog, Zerubbabel Addy Selby shares his experience and ideas on how mentees can maximise their mentorship impact by increasing effectiveness.
Writing with the limitations of peer review in mind using “passionate writing”
The blog post reiterates the constraints that the journal peer review system puts on specific groups of authors, notably the Global South and early career researchers, and proposes the adoption …
AuthorAID's Academic Writing Skills Self-Study Course
This blog is a snapshot of the key information about AuthorAID's freely available self-study course - Academic Writing Skills.
Video: learn about research variables
AuthorAID is excited to present to you our second learning video on the AuthorAID YouTube channel: learn about research variables with Hazvinei Mang'anda from Malawi.
Protecting Our Planet: Reflections on World Environment Day 2024
In my latest blog post, I share my deep passion for environmental conservation, a commitment that has shaped both my personal and professional life. Celebrating World Environment Day, I delve …
A Guide to the R Programming Language in Charting Predictive Pathways with Statistical Learning
This comprehensive guide explores R's core utilities, from data preparation and model selection to training, evaluation, and refinement. Learn how packages like 'caret' and 'ggplot2' enhance your ability to create …