The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in the cancellation of numerous academic conferences worldwide, with Nature questioning whether 2020 could be the “year without conferences” [1]. It is not so unusual for academic events to be cancelled. For example, the 2012 American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting was cancelled because of Hurricane Isaac [2]. […]
Research promotion and why you should do it
As a researcher, you want your work to make a real difference to the world. In other words, you want your research to have impact. How is impact measured? This is a controversial question. Many solutions have been proposed, including the h-index, the g-index, and the i10-index. However, these metrics are not without their disadvantages. […]
Promote your article with KUDOS
What is KUDOS? Kudos provides a web-based platform for you to maximise the visibility of your publications. How does it work? Step 1: Claim your publications – The KUDOS team suggests that you only promote one publication at a time. Step 2: Explain your work – Add a short title, a non-technical summary and an […]
Why you should get an ORCID iD
What is an ORCID iD? An ORCID iD is a permanent 16-digit numeric identification number. Rather than relying on surnames, this number unmistakably distinguishes you from other researchers [1]. What are the benefits [1, 2]? You’ll get credit for all your publications – Throughout your career, you may change your name (e.g. take your spouse’s […]
