Scientific Publishing

Why is a cover letter to the editor so important? Which information should be included into the title and abstract? These and more questions will be answered in this section. Beginning with the infographic “5 tips for writing better science papers”, we will provide you with valuable advice on how to present your research results in the best way throughout the next months.

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Mastering the Art of Scientific Paper Writing and Submission: Pro Tips from Editors-in-Chief

This post provides valuable insights and tips on writing and submitting a successful scientific paper.

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Top 5 Reasons Your Research Grant Proposals Don't Get Funded

This video offers insights for researchers, shedding light on common pitfalls and oversights that can hinder their grant applications.

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Plagiarism in Academic Writing: Understanding, Avoiding, and Consequences

Plagiarism, an academic writing concern, demands understanding, prevention, and highlights consequences, including education and ethics.

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In praise of peer review

The gold standard for scientific publishing has always been peer review. Changes in the publishing ecosystem should not influence author response to the views of their peers.

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Explosive Growth in Materials Science: Metrics, Open Access, and Future Trends

Materials science has witnessed exponential growth in research output over the past two decades, spurred by a global focus on clean economies and addressing socio-economic challenges. Wiley's Materials Science portfolio stands out with high journal impact factors while embracing open-access publishing and launching new journals to cater to evolving research needs.

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Crafting Research Strategy: Five Crucial Components

This video provides a guide to crafting an effective research strategy by discussing five essential parts: Vision, where to conduct the research, how to conduct it, the necessary infrastructure, and management tools. It is applicable to both seasoned researchers and novices.

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Racial inequalities in journals highlighted in giant study

Discrimination against members of under-represented groups in academic publishing leads to lower citation rates, fewer editorial-board positions and longer manuscript-review periods.

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The Secrets to Writing a Winning Research Proposal That Will Get Funded

7 steps to writing a successful research proposal.

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Peer Review in Science

This article discusses the importance of peer-reviewed journals for ensuring the credibility of scientific news and publications.

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EU Member States Set Out to Reform Scientific Publishing

The European Council recognizes the growing issue of high processing fees charged to authors as the scientific publishing industry shifts towards a free-to-read model.

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Mastering the Art of Scientific Poster Creation: Key Points to Keep in Mind

Whether a poster is about thin films or additive manufacturing, you will need to consider the key points outlined in the article to create an effective scientific poster that communicates your research findings to your target audience. The article stresses the importance of careful planning, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

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ChatGPT as an Author on Research Papers

At least four articles credit the AI tool as a co-author, as publishers scramble to regulate its use.

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High Sensitivity Near-Infrared Imaging of Fluorescent Nanosensors

Optical nanosensors based on single-wall carbon nanotubes are able to capture biochemical processes.

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Fiber-Optic Theranostics (FOT): Interstitial Fiber-Optic Needles for Cancer Sensing and Therapy

Photonics has facilitated the development of many new methods for diagnosing and treating cancer.

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Spiked Nanostructures Disrupt Fungal Biofilm and Impart Increased Sensitivity to Antifungal Treatment

These findings may eventually prove to be impactful in the clinic, as clinicians may be able to reduce antifungal drug dosages and minimize the effects of drug associated toxicity.

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Evident Industrial Solutions

Are you looking for the latest information on emerging technologies and the latest trends in industry?

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How Important Is the Impact Factor to the Materials Science Community?

The field of materials science has seen remarkable growth over the last two decades. As governments around the world focus efforts on transitioning to clean economies, materials scientists have come to the fore, developing more efficient ways to use finite resources, taking advantage of renewable energy sources, and tackling other major socio-economic challenges.

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Choosing the Right Journal for Your Research

6 steps to choosing a journal that’s right for your research, while ensuring the best chance of acceptance.

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Need Help with Writing?

Here’s how a few AI tools can help, from improving your grammar to changing the tone of your text

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for your article

5 tips for increasing your article's search engine discoverability

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Preparing Your Manuscript for Publication: Your How-to Guide

Publishing your work is about making your discoveries available to the scientific community. This eBook walks you through how-to prepare your manuscript section-by-section.

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The Core of Your Research Article

After we have discussed how you can attract the editor’s and reader’s attention by concise title and abstract of your paper, we now come to the main body of a research article: its structure, the results and discussion section, and the conclusion.

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Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration: The Idea Behind Advanced Optical Metrology

In this video interview, Chris Parmenter, Editor-in-Chief of Microscopy and Analysis, and Markus Fabich (Olympus) discuss key developments in the field of optical metrology and many more questions.

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The Introduction

The Introduction should discuss why you did the research and why it is valuable or necessary. This should be complemented by an expert understanding of prior work in this field, typically via a literature review highlighting the significance of your research in the context of the scientific record.

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Title and Abstract

Two of the most important parts of a scientific article are their title and the abstract. They are the first opportunity to attract the attention of the editor, reviewer or reader and play into search engine optimization (SEO) of your article. Herein, you can find a detailed description that will guide you through the creation of a concise title and a well-structure abstract.

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Scientific Publishing: Getting Started

The start of a new research project or a thesis can be an exciting experience, with all the ideas to be realized ahead. It is tempting to just begin with the practical work and think about how to publish it later; however, there are good reasons (outlined below) to plan the publication of your manuscript at the very beginning of your project

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5 tips for writing better science papers

This infographic guides you through some of the most important components of research articles.