Researcher Engagement Archives

Jan

By Savitha Sekhar Researcher Engagement

How Research Societies Can Build a Strong Pool of Mentors

Mentorship in STEM research is more than mere supervision. A research advisor or guide could serve as a mentor, but mentorship delves deeper, offering a wider range of benefits. It’s a dynamic, two-way street of collaboration, fostering growth in the mentee through a blend of psychosocial and career support, instilling the confidence to navigate challenges. […]

Jan

By David Burbridge Research Perception Building, Researcher Engagement

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 […]

Nov

By Sunaina Singh Researcher Engagement

Why Researcher Mental Health is Important for Academic Societies

Researchers grapple with intense competition, burnout, difficulties in balancing work and home life, inadequate supervision, and a non-supportive work environment. Several studies have shone the flashlight on the “mental health crisis” in the academic community. Compared to the general public, graduate students have been found to be over six times more likely to experience depression […]

Sep

By Jiawei Li Business of Academic Publishing, Researcher Engagement

How Culture Shapes Academia in China: A Guide for Western Publishers and Journals

With the continuous advancement of China’s scientific research capabilities in recent years, there’s been a growing interest, both domestically and abroad, in China’s scientific research landscape. Many Western publishers, academic journals, research societies, and universities are enthusiastic about forging connections and collaborations with the Chinese academic community. In this article, we’ll delve into the nuances […]

Aug

By David Burbridge Research Perception Building, Researcher Engagement

Communicating research on indigenous peoples: The role of journals and publishers

Taken strictly, the term “indigenous peoples” means the original inhabitants of a given area, though it is commonly used to mean people living in their ancestral area who have maintained traditional customs and culture from before contact with colonizing cultures. The Indigenous peoples of the world have rich cultures, languages, histories, and knowledge systems that […]

Jun

By Sunaina Singh Researcher Engagement

How Societies and Publishers Can Create and Use Personas

A brand persona can be defined as a “composite sketch of a key segment of your audience.” Personas are generalized representations of typical users or customers of a product, service, or organization. They can help an organization to understand the needs, behaviors, and preferences of the target audience in order to develop effective marketing strategies. […]

How Research Societies Can Build a Strong Pool of Mentors

How universities can develop a patenting culture

Why Researcher Mental Health is Important for Academic Societies

How Culture Shapes Academia in China: A Guide for Western Publishers and Journals

Communicating research on indigenous peoples: The role of journals and publishers

How Societies and Publishers Can Create and Use Personas

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