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How to address the language barrier to improve access and quality of research training in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In this blog post, Gédéon CHOMBA SENGA from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) discusses how and why international research interventions must reach French-speaking countries.
Course announcement: Writing an Effective Introduction Section
We are excited to announce the launch of our new online short course "Writing an Effective Introduction Section". Starting on September 23, you will have the chance to learn the …
Just Say NO to Nominalisation
In this post, Alex Arreola complains about nominalisation, a common practice in academic writing where verbs are transformed into nouns.
Reflections on World Breastfeeding Week (1st — 7th August 2024).
A short article about breastfeeding and its importance to infants as I reflect on the work I have done to promote breastfeeding and infant health.
Vote for your favourite Capture Your Research Contest entry!
During each AuthorAID Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), we host the Capture Your Research Contest, where participants submit photos of their research. See the shortlisted entries and vote for your …
10 Tips on How to Select a Journal for Publication
Selecting the right journal for your research is crucial for maximizing its impact. Define your target audience to narrow down choices and consider the journal's impact factor as a measure …
Open call for AuthorAID blog posts
In this blog post, two new AuthorAID editors call for more research communication blogs from the AuthorAID community, and highlight some strategies.
AuthorAID's Questioning As We Learn: An Introduction to Critical Thinking Self-Study Course
This blog post is a snapshot of the key information about AuthorAID's freely available self-study course - Questioning As We Learn: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
The evolving role of preprints in scholarly publishing for life sciences
In the ever-evolving landscape of scholarly publishing, preprints have emerged as a game-changer, revolutionising the way scientific research is shared and disseminated. Preprints are early versions of research papers that …
Climate Change Reporting and Energy Transition: Insights at the 5th and 6th Sessions of the AuthorAID Climate Science Journal Club
The 5th and 6th sessions of the AuthorAID Climate Science Journal Club featured discussions of working papers on climate change reporting and energy transition in Africa and Asia.