Why do we give basic findings as the first paragraph in the discussion section?
The first paragraph in the discussion section is the so-called "basic findings" paragraph. This is a service to the reader and is a very...
Revision of the article after it is returned from a journal
Almost all scientific papers will be returned from a journal to the authors for revision before it can be finally accepted by the...
Be aware of ”self-plagiarism”
If you have carried out similar scientific experiments in the past, i.e. if you have used the same methods in previous studies, you can...
Selecting the right journal for your article
The main reason for an article being rejected is probably that it has been sent to the wrong journal. You have to think of the target...
What can a journal do if scientific fraud is suspected?
There are three specific tools that a journal may apply if errors are suspected or directly detected in a paper that has already been...
Why publish a protocol article?
If you publish a protocol article or the statistical analysis of a study before the project is completed this will insure that you are...