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  • Academic Skills

    How to properly use AI in academic research

    Not a day goes by without news on the opportunities and dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for academic research. Luckily, there is a way to use AI ethically! As demonstrated with the AI tool Genei, proper use of AI can help researchers to acquire knowledge, improve literature reviews and facilitate writing. Disclosure: This…

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    Reject decisions: Sample peer review comments and examples

    A ‘reject’ verdict means that a manuscript is not considered suitable to be published in an academic journal. Out of all editorial decisions, a ‘reject decision’ on a manuscript is the harshest. Therefore, it is important to reject a manuscript kindly. Sample comments and two examples help peer reviewers to…

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    5 proven ways to find co-authors to collaborate with

    Co-authorship can be an efficient (and fun!) way to work on research publications. However, finding a suitable co-author is not always easy. Here are five proven ways to find co-authors to help you get started with your search for academic collaborators. Contents 1. Finding co-authors in your department or lab2.…

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    How long does it take to get a PhD after a master’s degree? Data from Europe

    Most European universities require a master’s degree to enter a PhD program. This is one of the fundamental differences to the US system. It also tends to result in less coursework for PhD students in Europe. It raises one fundamental question: On average, how long does it take to complete…

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    How many people have a PhD? Data from OECD countries

    When working in academia, it is easy to forget how rare it is to have a PhD. However, data show that only a very small percentage of people hold a PhD degree. Learn more about the percentages of PhD holders, in addition to the numbers of PhD graduates and new…

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    Journal vs conference papers: Key differences & advice

    Journal and conference papers are not the same, and both formats have advantages and disadvantages. A good understanding of the key differences between journal and conference papers avoids pitfalls, such as copyright issues when wanting to turn a conference into a journal paper at a later stage. Contents What is…

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    The best answers to “What are your plans after graduation?”

    If you are nearing the end of your degree, few questions are more annoying or nerve-wracking than “What are your plans after graduation?”. However, with a bit of preparation, you can offer a swift response, regardless of whether you have any plans or not (yet). Contents Why “What are your…

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    Types of editorial decisions after peer review (+ how to react)

    After submitting their manuscripts to academic journals, authors receive one of several editorial decisions: ‘desk reject’, ‘revise and resubmit’, ‘major revisions’, ‘minor revisions’, or ‘paper accepted.’ Learn what these editorial decisions precisely mean, and how to react. Contents The meaning of a ‘desk-rejected’ paperWhat to do if your paper is…

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