What NOT to do when trying to balance academia and life
From the outside, the life of an academic appears idyllic: leisurely strolls through leafy campuses or vibrant city streets on your way to class, reading classics into the wee hours …
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Open Access Publishing: The advantages, nuances and the question of quality
Changes in the publishing industry dynamics Open access, a relative newcomer to the scholarly publishing industry, with roots dating back to the early 14th century, can mean different things to …
Academic writing tools you absolutely need to be using
Facing that First Blank Page Hemingway had his preferred writing tool. It was amber, came in a bottle and left his eyes as bloodshot as those of a PhD candidate …
Snippet from “The State-Building Dilemma in Afghanistan” by Haqmal Daudzai
The State-Building Dilemma in Afghanistan. The State Governmental Design at the National Level and the Role of Democratic Provincial Councils in Decentralization at the Sub-National Level by Haqmal Daudzai …
“I have noticed a considerable lack of understanding between the Western perspective and the Afghan’s perspective” – Interview with Haqmal Daudzai
Interview with Haqmal Daudzai about his book “The State-Building Dilemma in Afghanistan. The State Governmental Design at the National Level and the Role of Democratic Provincial Councils in Decentralization …
How to choose the right proofreader for your dissertation
The dissertation thesis represents the crowning glory of your doctoral studies. The high-quality research and thought you exerted demands similar meticulous proofreading before its final submission. The devil is in …
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Copyright header image: Ryderwear / created with canva.com 5 questions answered by Bert Hoffmann, Lead Research Fellow of the German Institute for Global and Area Studies New with …
What is an academic publication grant?
The constraints of fact Close your eyes and indulge in a cliché with us… Picture the sun setting through the pink tint of a wine glass as you soak in …
6 Types of peer review and how they work
Are you planning to submit a publication to a journal? But, you don’t know exactly what to expect in the review process and you are wondering how the processes differ …
How to write a great PhD dissertation proposal
The importance of a quality dissertation proposal Described as “the crowning achievement of the graduate study years”, the PhD dissertation proposal is the first step towards two major engagements that …