Introduction Among PhD scholars and early-career researchers in India, there is a widespread perception that free journals are slower than paid journals in publishing...
Introduction In India’s academic ecosystem, where the pressure to publish is high—especially for PhD scholars, faculty promotions, and research grants—ethical writing is not just...
Introduction Citation is the backbone of academic integrity. Yet, many Indian researchers, especially early-career scholars and private PhD candidates, unintentionally commit citation errors that...
Introduction In the rush to meet deadlines, many researchers overlook one crucial step before submission — the final proofread. While the main content might...
Introduction For Indian researchers, choosing between publishing in national or international journals is often a strategic decision. Beyond reputation and reach, these two types...
Introduction With the rise of AI writing tools like ChatGPT, many researchers are tempted to use them to rewrite or polish their journal manuscripts....
Introduction Writing for academic journals can be intimidating, especially for researchers navigating Indian academia where English proficiency, tight deadlines, and evolving journal norms present...
Introduction As academic publishing standards tighten, maintaining originality in your research manuscript is non-negotiable. Many researchers—especially early-career PhD scholars—often face unintentional plagiarism issues due...
Introduction Converting a thesis chapter into a journal article is a common practice among Indian PhD scholars. While a thesis is often lengthy, dense,...
Introduction Receiving reviewer comments can be intimidating, especially for first-time authors. However, peer review is not an attack—it is a collaborative step toward improving...