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Understanding the Roles of First Author and Corresponding Author in Journal Publication

In journal publication, the first author and corresponding author are often considered to have the same role. However, they have different responsibilities. The first author generally has a major contribution to the research and preparation of the article. Meanwhile, the corresponding author serves as the main point of contact between the author team and the […]

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Stable Content Coverage doesn’t Guarantee a Scopus Journal Is Safe

Does stable content coverage mean that a Scopus journal is guaranteed to be safe from being discontinued? Not necessarily. Many people assume that journals with a consistent number of published articles and no sudden publication spikes are relatively safe from discontinuation. However, stable content coverage is not the only factor that determines whether a journal

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Systematic Review vs. Literature Review: What’s the Difference?

Systematic reviews and literature reviews both discuss previous research, but they use different approaches. A literature review is a review of the literature used to describe, compare, and build an understanding from various sources related to a particular topic. Meanwhile, a systematic review uses a more structured process of searching, selecting, and synthesizing evidence based

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Don’t Get the Structure Wrong! Article Writing Formats by Type

The structure of a scientific article is not always the same. Original research articles generally use IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion), while review articles, systematic reviews, case reports, and editorials may follow different structures. Therefore, understanding the article type, writing purpose, format, and journal requirements is important before you start writing. What Are the

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Understanding Submission Fee, Publication Fee & APC

Have you ever come across the terms Submission Fee, Publication Fee, and APC when looking for a journal to publish your research? All three are related to publication costs, but they have different purposes and may be charged at different stages of the publication process. Understanding the difference is important so that you can estimate

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