Quick reference guide: EndNote software
EndNote is one of the main widely used tools and one of the most comprehensive softwares in terms of document and resource management in research process developed by Thomson Reuters. […]
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Ethics in research
Role and responsibility of a reviewer […]
What is the conflicts of interest in the article
Authors’ guideline in Journals usually ask authors to specify whether there is any conflict of interest in the article. In doing so, the authors should declare if there is no conflicts of interest. […]
Tips on the cost of publishing articles in journals
Obviously, all journals need to make charges to cover their costs. Many academic journals are affiliated to well-known international organizations and universities that make open access fees part of their general funding. […]
Types of studies
Quantitative studies: In the quantitative studies the researchers use quantitative and measurable parameters to examine and describe the situation the subject under the study.
Criteria for Evaluating Journals
- Consider the similarity between the language of the abstract and the journal […]
How is it possible to pose a precise question?
- Preliminary and comprehensive studies on the general subject
General information about a topic leads to pose a question. More information results in a more precise question.
Peer review of scientific journals
The peer review of an article is, in fact, the precise evaluation of a scientific project. The peer review enhance the validity, quality, and accuracy of the scientific content of an article. […]
How reviewers judge a paper
Journals have some standard criteria for article submission that are provided to reviewers.
Some important points before writing a Ph.D thesis
One of the questions you will be asked in a Ph.D interview is about the subject of Ph.D thesis that you are expected to think about it before applying for Ph.D, which shows its importance.
What is the standard number of references a paper should have?
Regarding the number of reference citations, there is no specific number or range that is considered as normal or standard. […]
Structure of a review article
What is a review article? A review article summarizes and organizes the recent studies on a specific subject to help others to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the subject of interest. How to write a review article? In a review article, the underlying knowledge related to the subject under examination is considered a hypothesis rather Read more about Structure of a review article[…]
Predatory and pseudo-journals
Predatory and pseudo-journals are the journals that copy the scientific name of a journal that does not have a website. […]
Evaluation process of scientist articles
After the submission of the article, in case the manuscript meets the journal standards, the editor-in-chief of the journal will invite the reviewers to review the submitted paper. […]
Self-citation
One of the concepts in scientometrics is self-citation. Many scientific databases consider it as immoral; however, others control its incidence by designing a measuring index of self-citation.
Top tips to avoid article rejection
- Poor writing and structure is one of the main reasons for rejecting papers. Perform several revisions prior to submission, seek help from peer reviewers who have excellent writing skills to check the language.
How to get your article published quickly?
Start writing down parts of the article even if your test results are not clear yet. Write the article transparently and without any linguistic complexity. If a study with a very strong topic is not well written, it will completely lose its impact. […]
How to prepare a questionnaire
A questionnaire is an instrument for gathering information and data in research and dissertations. Therefore, we need to know different stages of the research and research methodology to prepare the questionnaire. […]
Review process of international journals
Scientific journals announce their decision on accepting or rejecting an article or its need for revision almost 3-6 months after submission. […]
Simultaneous article submission to several journals
The lengthening of the refereeing process may encourage authors to submit the paper to another journal, which put their reputation in danger.
An introduction to EndNote software
EndNote is the practical software that most of postgraduate students use to write their dissertations and articles.
What to do when your paper is rejected?
Studies have shown that 21% of papers are rejected without review, and approximately 40% of papers are rejected after peer review. […]
IBM SPSS software
SPSS standing for “Statistical Package for the Social Sciences” is a computer software widely used for statistical analysis in the social sciences. […]
How should we start writing a thesis?
A good start is to find a valuable research question […]
How to calculate the h-index
The h- index is calculated based on the set of the scientists’ most cited papers and the number of citations that they have received in other publications.
ISI database
ISI database is a center listing and covering the most important scientific journals published worldwide for the exchange of information among various scholars.
Reasons for article rejection
Statistics show that in 70% of cases article are not rejected due to their lack of scientific quality, but there are some other reasons, which makes publishing an article a difficult task.
What is a hypothesis?
It is a probable and temporary answer to research question, which is investigated in the next steps of project.
Abstract and conclusion of a scientific article
Abstract is written for potential readers who are interested in articles in a way, which makes them decide whether to read the full article or not. Therefore, abstract should provide the readers with a general perception of the article and its content. […]
Delay in authors’ final approval
After editing a scientific article, it is prepared for publication in a journal. The final approval should be declared before publication in order to ensure that the article is error-free.
Full article editing
Full article editing process involves correction, organization, and many other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete work to be submitted in ISI journals. […]
What is a Research Proposal?
In fact, it is a general report of the research in which goals, hypotheses, reasons for the study, and Research Proposal are mentioned. […]
What is a statement of the problem in a dissertation?
Researchers develop the statement of the problem by addressing: […]
The importance of the Web site in the acceptance process of Scopus
In the way of Scopus assessment, the journal’s website is the first item where referees check their features. […]
The criteria for being included in the authors list of a scientific article?
The International Committee of Medical Journalists Editors defines some criteria for writing a paper, and everyone with all those criteria can be considered as an author. […]
Four steps of writing a research proposal
Step 1: Select a topic of personal interest and learn more about it. Researching and writing a paper will be more enjoyable if you are writing about a topic that you find interesting.
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Plagiarism detection software
Detection and prevention of publishing articles with plagiarism has become one of the major concerns of international journals. Based on the publication ethics, “publishers” are responsible for the detection of this violation and prevention of the publication of articles with plagiarism. […]
Modifying and reviewing process in scientific journals
Mainly three to six months after submission, they will inform the researcher about the acceptance, refinement, or rejection of the article after appraisal by reviewers. Your article may be accepted without any changes; however, it occurs less frequently. […]
How long does a journal keep indexed in Scopus?
As a journal is chosen to be indexed in Scopus, its contents are included in this database from the same year. In addition, the articles in journals that have three years of experience publications are indexed by their first issue in Scopus.
Literature review
A researcher performs a literature review in order to coordinate his/her research in line with the achievements of other researches. […]