A DOI is not impact. Publishing a paper does not ensure it reaches policymakers, practitioners, industry leaders, or affected communities. Without intentional dissemination, research becomes static—discoverable to a tiny group of academics and invisible to the people who need it most. The global research ecosystem now produces over 2.5 million papers annually, yet evidence use … Read more
Most rejected manuscripts fail not because the study is “weak,” but because the claims are not licensed by the paradigm the author claims to use. Reviewers today are trained to identify mismatch between a researcher’s worldview and their methodological choices. A research paradigm combines four elements: If these elements do not logically align, your findings … Read more
Many researchers still treat Journal Impact Factor (IF) as the ultimate indicator of journal quality. However, relying solely on this metric leads to misinformed decisions, wasted submission cycles, and a disconnect between research goals and journal expectations. Modern publishing ecosystems demand a more strategic and evidence-driven evaluation method. This article explains why IF is no … Read more
In quantitative research, justifying sample size is a fundamental requirement. Yet, one of the most misused tools in this process is G*Power — a free and powerful program that helps estimate sample sizes based on power analysis.While G*Power is valuable, it’s often misapplied or overly relied upon, leading to flawed research designs, underpowered studies, and … Read more
