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Jan
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How universities can develop a patenting culture

Universities produce innovations that not only advance humanity, but also serve as unique business opportunities. For example, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) formed 27 startup companies and received $82.7 million in licensing revenue from its discoveries in 2022 alone. Patenting provides opportunities to generate revenue, advance further research, and improve your institution’s reputation as […]
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21
Nov
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5 Ways Research Societies Can Support Science Educators

In academia, aside from researchers themselves, two significant stakeholders are research societies and educators. Though the contributions of science educators are sometimes underestimated, they play a pivotal role in advancing research and driving the growth of academia. They achieve this by Therefore, for research societies, it is crucial to engage with and provide support to […]
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10
Nov
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7 Ways Research Societies Can Support Science for Peace and Development

In a world marked by complexities and challenges, the pursuit of peace and sustainable development has become paramount. Science, with its transformative potential, stands at the forefront of this endeavor. Research societies, as the linchpin of the scientific community, play a pivotal role in advancing the cause of science for peace and development. At the […]
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10
Oct
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How Scholarly Societies and Publishers Champion Patient Safety

Patient safety focuses on preventing, reducing, and analyzing errors and avoidable harms. Given that poor patient care is among the ten leading causes of death and disability worldwide, WHO considers patient safety a global concern. By curating the scientific literature and ensuring its quality, academic publishers have a central role in advancing the scientific frontier. […]
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22
Sep
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12 Steps Towards Transparent and Credible Peer Review: A Guide for Journals and Publishers

As the guardians of scientific knowledge and the stewards of scholarly communication, peer reviewers play a vital role in advancing research and innovation. Transparent peer review not only nurtures confidence within the research community but also bolsters the bedrock on which groundbreaking discoveries are erected. It’s therefore not surprising that various journals and publishers like […]
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