Among the four top AI proofreading and editing tools compared, Curie stands out as the most suitable and comprehensive tool for academic writing, while other tools may be more appropriate for personal or business use during the drafting phase.

In this blog, we go over many different types of research funding, where to find grant opportunities, and other ways to secure grant funding for your research.

This downloadable template is a checklist and planner you can use when editing your own or a colleague's manuscript.

A good journal impact factor (IF) is often the main consideration for researchers when they’re looking for a place to publish their work. Many researchers assume that a high impact factor indicates a more prestigious journal.

Every researcher experiences rejection from journals at some point. A few options after desk rejection include appealing the decision, resubmitting, or finding a new journal. Research data is valuable and should be published somewhere.

The academic publishing industry is in turmoil due to globalization, the internet, and outdated practices. Sci-Hub, a controversial solution, offers free access to research by bypassing paywalls. It faces legal challenges but is praised for democratizing knowledge. The industry must address underlying issues for a more equitable system, rendering platforms like Sci-Hub obsolete.

Researchers now have publishing choices, such as open access journals funded by author fees or public funds, preprints for rapid dissemination and open peer review, and controversial shadow libraries that provide free access to copyrighted materials.

The scientific method is a systematic process involving steps like defining questions, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. It minimizes biases and enables replicable research, leading to groundbreaking discoveries like Einstein's theory of relativity, penicillin, and the structure of DNA. This ongoing approach promotes reason, evidence, and the pursuit of truth in science.

If you are submitting an article to Genome Medicine, check AJE's helpful tool for authors.