Open, reproducible, and replicable research practices are a fundamental part of science.
Training is often organized on a grassroots level, offered by early career researchers, for …

Continuing our ''Ten Simple Rules''series [1–5], we consider here what it takes to make a
good oral presentation. While the rules apply broadly across disciplines, they are certainly …

The technological evolution of the smart grids is going to take its shape in the form of a new
paradigm called the Internet of Energy (IoE); which is considered to be the convergence of …

There are several factors that are known to affect research productivity; some of them imply
the need for large financial investments and others are related to work styles. There are …

The data about postdoctoral researchers' careers are scarce. This study aims to characterize
postdoctoral fellows (postdocs) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT …

Background There is general agreement that the number of US science PhDs being trained
far exceeds the number of future academic positions. One suggested approach to this …

Not that long ago there were fairly clear divisions between researchers at different stages
throughout their career, starting with doctoral students then progressing to postdoctoral …

Rules''series [1–7]. The rules presented here are somewhat philosophical and behavioural
rather than concrete suggestions for how to tackle a particular scientific professional activity …

This practical book is written specifically for junior doctors by a team of highly experienced
authors, as an introductory guide to clinical research. It covers all areas that a junior doctor …

Whether you have already made that decision or are about to, now it is time to consider how
best to be a successful graduate student. Here are some thoughts from someone who holds …