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The scope of Human Relations is very broad and I am particularly positive about this. A recent analysis of the characteristics of published articles shows that about forty percent of articles use qualitative methods, forty percent use quantitative methods and twenty percent of them are conceptual.
Read MoreUtilising the experience and knowledge of your editorial board is key to any successful journal development strategy and holding editorial board meetings is a great way to bring the board together to collaborate, plan and strategise. By holding these virtually using conference call software, you facilitate the attendance of as many board members as possible!
Read MoreAs Editor of the Journal of General Management (JOGM), I would like to comment on how I go about making decisions on papers, why it can take time to make decisions on certain papers, and reasoning surrounding those decisions. I hope that my perspective will encourage researchers to submit their work to JOGM as well as be of use to those who review for the journal or mentor fellow researchers to publish in the field of general management.
Read MoreIn 1996 Dr. Erica Frank wrote a series of editor-reviewer “ideal” communications. Revisiting these suggestions, Michael Blades editor of the journal Applied Spectroscopy, explores if over two decades later the notion of the “still-imperfect art” of peer review remains the same today, presenting the guide as a roadmap for the 21st century reviewer.
Read MorePeer review is one of the most time honored methods for assuring quality in scientific publications. My obvious bias as a journal editor notwithstanding, I consider offering feedback to fellow scientists to be among the most vital, rewarding and enjoyable contributions a researcher can make to the growth and integrity of their profession.
Read MoreAs a SAGE Journal Author, you may find yourself needing to reuse figures or tables from your published article, such as for a conference, report, or a new article. So now what? Do you need permission to reuse your own content? Will you need to pay a fee?
Read MoreBecoming a peer reviewer for a major publication is a demonstration of selfless service, a willingness to give-back, and an assurance of quality to the literature that so many of us depend on. What matters to editors when selecting reviewers?
Read MoreIt has been said many times, but it bears repeating. We are living through an unprecedented time. The impact of COVID-19 has affected all of us differently. However, despite the anxiety and uncertainty, this global crisis has reinforced for me the importance of research and how vital our academic community is. I’ve never been prouder to work for an organization committed to the dissemination of research in all of its forms.
Read MoreSAGE Publishing would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to our reviewers. SAGE is dedicated to providing reviewers the resources they need to contribute to high quality and timely peer review.
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Peer review is an essential part of research and academic publishing, driving advancement in the chosen research area whilst helping editors shape the content of their journals and authors improve their papers.
Read MoreWhat is the best way to publish my research on COVID-19? How can I continue my PhD research while off campus? Where can I learn more about virtual teaching and learning solutions?
Read MoreAs a PhD candidate, conference attendance is a daunting rite of passage and choosing the right presentation mode can be tricky. Many opt for poster presentations as their first conference experience, but are they really worth it?
Read MoreEarlier this week, we held a webinar covering how to get published in an academic journal. A group of panelists and I held a free one-hour webinar to share our tips and tricks to increase the chances of getting accepted.
Read MoreAs a graduate student, writing for publication can be a daunting task. I remember my first manuscript submission took over 8 hours to complete, and I was terrified the entire time! Thankfully, throughout my graduate studies, I have become familiar with writing tools that significantly improved my writing and preparation for publication. Below are four invaluable writing tools in my toolkit.
Read MoreThe Internet has completely revolutionized our world as we know it. Everything we could possibly need is at the tip of our fingers. Whatever answer you may seek is often readily available by typing in a few key terms into a search engine like Google or a research database like PubMed. Research habits shift as new generations enter the workforce, and now many researchers and clinicians alike prefer to locate relevant studies online.
Read MoreAfter months or years of trials and research and collecting findings, many exhale a deep sigh of relief. But now, that little cloud hangs overhead with the next milestone: publishing the results. It’s not just time to share the findings with the world, but also impact society in some way, shape or form. That being said, navigating the publishing process can be daunting. It is competitive and often time consuming, both in the amount of work required from the author but also the amount of time it takes from submission to final publication.
Read More“We often think about “arbitrage” as a way to buy and sell goods or services for a profit. You might, for example, buy an antique at a garage sale from an owner who doesn’t appreciate its value, and sell it to a collector who does at a huge premium.
Read MoreAlthough the social media landscape is always evolving, one constant is that the platforms continue to grow, adding to how useful they can be for building a brand or company and communicating to an audience. As of 2019, Facebook boasts over 2.41 billion monthly active users, Twitter 145 million active daily users, LinkedIn over 660 million users, and Instagram one billion monthly users.
Read MoreNew preprint servers are popping up in droves in the academic community, allowing authors to share their research, track their downloads and citations with a unique DOI, and get community feedback all before their work is peer reviewed.
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