publishing and communication

A comprehensive guide on How to Write Your First Academic Paper in 2025 with tips and strategies for success in academic publishing. Writing your first academic paper is an exciting and often daunting milestone in your academic career. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or an early-career researcher, the process of publishing your research […]

Are you an African researcher looking for a reliable guide on how to write a Conference Abstract? This is the blog for you! Conferences usually require that participants presenting a paper or poster submit an abstract of their work. Submitting a conference abstract can be an exciting yet daunting task for those who are new

Wondering how to use Canva to elevate your visual communication as a Researcher? This is just the blog for you! I love using Canva to enhance visual communication for my work as a researcher. In the digital age, effective communication of research findings is crucial, and visuals play a significant role in conveying complex information

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.

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

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

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

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

What are the advantages and disadvantages of publishing your work as a preprint? Have this question answered and more in this blog. In a previous article, we introduced the topic of preprints and detailed the basics.  It can be tempting for us as African researcher to see preprints as a golden ticket because of some