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How to come up with new research ideas in 5 easy steps?
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Quality over quantity: the golden balance between quality and quantity in academic publishing
You should always prioritise quality over quantity in your track record, although publishing more can give you more visibility. From the early stage of your
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5 tested ideas to disseminate your research and increase research impact
You have just got a paper published in a prestigious journal. That is fantastic news for your academic career! But what do you do after
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If you are working towards your PhD or are a postdoc, you must have heard the phrase “publish or perish”. Did you know that it
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How to be positive, motivated and productive by self-aware procrastination?
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7 tips to efficiently work from home and stay motivated (and sane!): home office for PhD researchers
Recently, most of us have been literally forced to work from home. No matter where you live and what you do, you probably struggle now
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5 steps to set the goals (not just for New Year resolutions!)
New Year is an excellent time to change everything and set the goals for the next 12 months. I believe a lot of you have