A strong research question is the backbone of any successful study. It shapes your literature review, guides your methodology, and determines the kind of conclusions you can draw. When the question is vague or weak, the entire project struggles. At AB Journals, we recommend using the CFCCA framework to craft a question that stands out: […]
Every researcher dreams of one thing: to be read, cited, and remembered. But what if your brilliant work never reaches beyond your university’s library shelf or a paid journal wall? That’s where self-archiving comes in, your ticket to visibility without breaking copyright rules. What Exactly Is Self-Archiving? Self-archiving means uploading a copy of your published […]
Plan S: The Big Push for Immediate Open Access Plan S is an international initiative launched by cOAlition S, a group of research funders primarily from Europe. Think of it as a movement saying, “If we, the funders, pay for the research, the final published work should be free for everyone to read and reuse […]
What “rights retention” really means When you publish research, you don’t have to give up all your rights to the publisher. Rights retention means keeping the legal ability to share, reuse, and build upon your own work, often through a Creative Commons (CC) license. These licenses let others use your work under certain conditions, while […]
The APC Playbook: Waivers & Discounts for Open Access Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers are a breath of fresh air for many researchers. In Open Access (OA), they can make the difference between shelving a finished manuscript and seeing it published, sometimes at a steep discount or even for free. Imagine unlocking that privilege as […]
Green, Gold, Diamond: Choosing the Right Open Access Route for Your Paper Open Access (OA) comes in a few flavours. The route you choose affects cost, timing, licensing, and how quickly readers can find and cite your work. Green Open Access (Self-Archiving) Green OA means the author makes a version of their work freely available […]
Open Access 101: What Authors Gain (and What You Don’t Lose) Open Access (OA) makes your research free to read online, no paywalls, no institutional barriers. For authors, OA usually means wider visibility, faster dissemination, and more collaboration, without giving up peer review. OA isn’t a trade-off; it’s a strategic advantage. Why Open Access Now? […]
Personal and Professional Development as a Researcher Whether you are just starting out or you are a mid-career researcher, progressing in your career could be really bothersome but it is highly rewarding. Successful researchers analyse carefully their skills, objectives, and the areas they need to develop. It is high time you managed your personal and […]
Transitioning from Academia to Industry Although transitioning from academia in pursuit of careers in the industry seems non-typical, it can be achieved with ease if a number of elements are considered in line with WHAT you need to make the right move, WHEN to move, WHERE to move to, and HOW to be relevant there. […]
Building a Career in Scientific Publishing Do you have a desire to serve the scientific community outside the lab (i.e. apart from research careers), which is tailored towards critically analyzing papers including those outside your field of expertise? If yes, you just could be a perfect fit for a career in scientific publishing. There are […]