Category: Articles

What is a topical article? Topical Reviews are articles that summarize recent findings and highlight issues in clinical research. They are usually solicited, but presubmission enquiries are welcome. What does the word topical mean? 1a : referring to the topics of the day or place : of local or temporary interest a topical novel topical […]

What are tables and figures in a research paper? A List of Tables is a reference tool that allows your readers to quickly and easily navigate to data in your thesis or dissertation. Construction of the list is similar to creating a Table of Contents. What is a table and what is a figure? Tables […]

Do you need permission to adapt a figure? Adaptation of a figure means changing the previously published form, for example by adding or subtracting information. Alternatively, you can use the figure as a guide and redraw the synthesis scheme entirely, creating a new figure with the correct information. This is redrawing, and does not require […]

How do you write a good self-appraisal comment? How to get started writing your self-evaluation Reflect on feedback. Make a list of your top accomplishments and identify areas for improvements. Gather analytics to show impact. Make a commitment to improve. Set a SMART goal for yourself. Create a plan of action. Communication. Job Performance. What […]

How long does it take Nature to review a paper? How long did it take: “My paper took more than a year from submission to acceptance. The wait that felt the longest was the two months’ delay between submission and the initial comments. A typical timeline for my field is about one to two weeks […]

How long does the Elsevier decision process take? 4-8 weeks How long does it take to hear back from Journal? The time it takes for a journal to get the review process completed varies across journals and fields. While some take a month or two, others can take up to 6 months or more. As […]

How do I find a review article? How do I Find Review Articles? Web of Science. Start with a search in Web of Science. PubMed. After your initial search in PubMed, look for the “Articles Types” filter on the left side of the page. UCLA Library Journal Search. Google Scholar and ArticlesPlus. How do I […]

How is QTL mapping done? The simplest method for QTL mapping is analysis of variance (ANOVA, sometimes called “marker regression”) at the marker loci. In this method, in a backcross, one may calculate a t-statistic to compare the averages of the two marker genotype groups. What is QTL in plant breeding? Quantitative trait loci (QTL) […]

What is a review paper for journal? A review article or review paper is based on other published articles. It does not report original research. Review articles generally summarize the existing literature on a topic in an attempt to explain the current state of understanding on the topic. How do you write a journal review […]

How long is Elsevier under review? How long does the review process take? Typically the manuscript will be reviewed within 80 days. What does it mean under review? For most journals, the status “under review” is used to indicate that the paper has cleared the editorial check and has been sent for external review. If […]