Academia – New African Scientist

January 23, 2023January 29, 2023

Can ChatGPT Help You Improve in Scientific Writing?

As a researcher, I have seen firsthand the challenges that lecturers in developing countries face when it comes to curbing plagiarism in students’ essays...

by Edmond Sanganyado

Using ChatGPT to Improve Scientific Writing in Developing Countries

Academia

The Cheating Epidemic: Publish or Perish Culture Ruins Scientific Integrity

Discover the disturbing truth about how the pressure to publish is leading to a rise in breach in scientific integrity and corrupting the scientific process.

by Edmond Sanganyado January 22, 2023January 29, 2023

Academia

Should we be worried about plagiarism in peer review?

I am a mid-career researcher, I need to keep a consistent publishing record to get funding. And these two things sadly can make or...

by Edmond Sanganyado January 22, 2023January 29, 2023

Peer review and honesty in science publishing

Academia

I published in a predatory journal; this is what I learned

Like thousands of young African researchers, I am a victim of a predatory journal. I published my first research paper in a predatory journal....

by Edmond Sanganyado January 21, 2023

A low angle photo of a statue against a sky full of blue. The statue is of a lion with it's mouth open and it's teeth showing.

Academia

Am I welcome here? Being me at their science conferences

You probably heard a dozen reasons you should attend a science conference: practice public speaking, learn the latest practices, trends and challenges, showcase and...

by Edmond Sanganyado January 21, 2023

A photo of a conference in progress. There are people sitting at tables, with papers and laptops in front of them.

Academia

Just say NO to pointless peer review requests

Saying no to weird and unwanted peer review requests should be easy. Why spend 5 unpaid hours on a review for an article you will end up paying for.

by Edmond Sanganyado January 21, 2023January 29, 2023