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Four lessons I learned from desk rejection: Finding the right journal
Edmond Sanganyado shares valuable lessons that helped his team get their interdisciplinary study published.
The Travails of a Self-Proclaimed Freelance Researcher
Academics suffer from various mental health challenges as a result of the pressure inherent to working in academia. Dr. Yunusa-Kaltungo recounts how she decided to become a freelance researcher and keep her mental health intact.
Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we would like to highlight some of the many women in the INASP network who shared their experience as researchers …
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.
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.
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 …
My PhD Journey: Lessons Learnt So Far
In this blog series Pearl Akazue, shares her personal PhD journey, outlining some life lessons she has learnt along the way.
Re-Building Communities and Livelihoods Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu talks about changes to the way communities share information as a result of COVID-19.