Author Charla Viera, MS
Charla Viera graduated from The University of Washington with a BA in Urban Studies and a BA in Environmental Studies. Her undergraduate research included household energy consumption and practical greywater systems. She later earned an MS in Library and Information Science from Texas Woman's University. Her graduate thesis focused on the role of libraries as community anchors in rural Texas communities.

Charla Viera, MS
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How Do Libraries Impact the Peer Review Process?
The blog explores the historical connection between libraries and the peer review process. We highlight the evolving nature of peer review and the role of libraries in educating and assisting researchers, as well as their potential as publishers and innovators in the peer review process.
by Charla Viera, MS
7 min

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What is Knowledge Management?
This article discusses the concept and processes of knowledge management and its various definitions. Knowledge management is a discipline that aims to systematically create, share, use and manage the knowledge and information of an organization. Various tools and software are available to help organizations manage their knowledge-based assets.
by Charla Viera, MS
7 min

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First Author vs. Corresponding Author? How to Decide Which to Choose
This article discusses the importance of authorship in academic publishing. The first author executes a large portion of the work throughout the research process and signifies the researcher has provided the greatest intellectual contribution. The corresponding author is explicitly identified on the first page of the manuscript, is selected to further manage the pre and post-publication responsibilities, and serves as the point of contact for communication with a journal during the submission, peer review, and publication process.
by Charla Viera, MS
6 min

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5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Impacts Libraries
This article explores the impact of AI on libraries and professionals, highlighting how AI can improve information organization, accessibility, user services, and library analytics. It also emphasizes the importance of AI literacy for both librarians and patrons in today's society.
by Charla Viera, MS
6 min

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AI Writing Tools: A Help or a Threat to AJE Language Editing Services?
Since the first spell checkers of the 1980s, computer users have employed AI writing tools. Over the years, development has kept pace with demand as new AI-based tools and services come online almost daily. Not all AI writing tools are the same in purpose or quality. Doing a quick web search for “AI writing tools” returns over 2 billion results, and raises the questions, “Which tool or service do I need for my manuscript,” and “Which one can I trust with my work?”
by Charla Viera, MS
6 min

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Pioneering Women in Science
Throughout history, women in science have fought to push boundaries, break glass ceilings, and close gender gaps. Their perseverance not only changed the existing science community, but also laid the foundations for all future women in science.
by Charla Viera, MS
7 min

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What is the h-index?
In this article, we explain where the h-index comes from and how it is calculated. You will be ready to put the h-index into context and discuss what it means to you as a researcher, where you can find it, and why it is important.
by Charla Viera, MS
8 min