Corresponding authorship plays a pivotal role in the research publication process. In this blog, we will explore the definition of the term, delve into their responsibilities,...

When it comes to pursuing a PhD, the traditional approach is to write and submit a dissertation. However, another path is the 'PhD by Publication' route, which is starting to...

Publishing research papers is an integral part of PhDs and academic careers, but are you wondering about the costs involved? From colour figure charges to open access fees,...

As an academic, you put in countless hours of research and hard work into crafting a paper that is informative and accurate. However, even the most meticulous researchers can...

Are you a graduate student and wondering about the best number of papers to publish during your doctoral degree? In this guide I suggest a specific number as a starting point,...

If you're a scholar, PhD, or academic you've likely wondered about the timeline for getting your work into print. In this post, I provide a concise and informative guide to the...

Are you a student at the beginning of your academic journey, contemplating when the right time to publish your first paper might be? The timing of your first publication is an...

This post is in collaboration with the Southern African Archaeology Student Society.

Email is the most critical means of communication in the academic sphere. Regardless of...

Developing a main argument for a research paper is a critical aspect of successful academic writing. However, many researchers find it challenging to create a main argument...

Are you preparing to publish your first scientific article? Woot woot! This is an exciting milestone in your research journey. I know this can seem like a daunting task when...

 Abstracts are short summaries of articles that help readers decide whether or not to read the full text. They're also crucial for search engines to find literature...

Journal articles are the best way to share your research with the world. But they can be difficult to prepare, and it's easy to get bogged down in with the formatting details,...