Are you an African researcher looking for tips to improve your science communication skills? This blog will answer your question and more! As a researcher, your work has scientific and often (if done right) practical usefulness in your particular discipline. For example, you could be a health researcher studying emerging diseases in your home country. […]
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Are you an African researcher looking for a reliable source of information about basics of science communication? this is the blog for you! Introduction “Science is not finished until it is communicated.” – Sir Mark Walport, UK Chief Scientist, 2013 This quote emphasizes the importance of sharing scientific knowledge with the public. Effective science communication
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Are you an African Researcher looking to learn about the basics of ResearchGate? Find all the answers in this comprehensive blog. ResearchGate is a social networking platform for researchers where researchers can share papers, ask and answer questions related to their research, and find collaborators. First launched in 2008, the site is currently the largest
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of publishing in African Journals? Let’s discuss that and more in this blog! Advantages and disadvantages of publishing in African Journals You’re a Masters or PhD student who has finished their research and is ready to publish your first journal article. This may be a pre-requisite for your programme,
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Are you a researcher looking for a complete guide on how to use Dimensions Ai database for literature search? This is the blog for you! During the course of my PhD studies, I sought access to databases that could help me find literature. As an African researcher, I did not have access to several popular
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As an early career researcher in Africa, I have to confess that I occasionally check my Researchgate and Google Scholar to see how many citations my papers are getting. I also get excited when I get a notification about one of my papers getting cited or read. My citation index shows that my research is
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Creating an effective conference poster involves several steps, from understanding the purpose of your poster to designing and presenting it. Here are some resources and tips to help you through the process: Tips for creating and presenting a poster at a scientific conference 1. Understanding the Purpose of Your Poster A conference poster is a
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Being a researcher in the African context can be a challenging experience, as we have discussed in previous articles. However, research on and for the continent can be deeply impactful to society at large. Research has many societal and academic impacts which can transform society. What is your impact as an African researcher? Policy and
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Are you looking for tools to help you write a good literature review as a Masters’ or PhD student? End your search at Africa research Hub! Conducting a literature review is a fundamental step in any research project, especially at the PhD level. It involves systematically searching, analyzing, and synthesizing existing research to provide a
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A quick and simple guide on how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a poster for a scientific conference as an Africa researcher. Creating a poster using Microsoft PowerPoint is a straightforward process that allows you to design a professional and visually appealing poster. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create a poster: How to
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