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Sampling bias Opportunity sampling: is very tempting for a researcher, particularly when time is short and a document, paper, or thesis, is required to be sent to a journal or delivered for a graduation. Said Jalali Miguel Ferreira Gihad Mohamad Joost Gulikers José Barroso de Aguiar Clarivate "When assessing subject and sample selection, consider whether there could be any sampling biases or shortcomings in the type of selection process. Depending on what type of study you are reviewing, different types of sampling biases might be present: - Opportunity sampling: only the most convenient subjects are available - Volunteer sampling: may share personality characteristics - Stratified sampling: the potential of selection bias in the defined sample groups - Random sampling: may result in unbalanced demographic clusters"

What is ResearchGate?  ResearchGate is a professional network for scientists and researchers. They help researchers connect and make it easy for them to share and access scientific output, knowledge, and expertise. How is it useful? 1. ResearchGate connects you with other researchers, helps you discover content valuable to your work, and lets you make your own research visible.  2. Get stats on your work and determine who's been reading and citing it. Explore the latest jobs matched to your researcher profile.

Dreaming of a PhD? This guide gets you there! Phase 1: Self & Research - Know Your Why: Why this field? Why a PhD? Passion fuels you! - Matchmaker Mode: Find programs & faculty aligned with your research interests. Websites & profiles are your friends! Phase 2: Application Arsenal - Transcripts & Tests: Got GPA? Standardised tests required? Prepare early! - Rockstar Recommendations: Professors who know your research experience is key! Provide clear instructions. - CV Powerhouse: Academic background, research (even volunteer!), presentations & skills - all shine here. - SOP Spotlight: Tailor your statement to each program, highlighting research interests, experiences & future goals that match their faculty & research. Phase 3: Submit & Beyond - Submit Flawlessly: Double-check & submit materials well before deadlines! - Stay Focused While You Wait: Refine your research proposal or connect with current PhD students. - Interview Ready: Research the program & rehearse potential questions. Bonus Tip: Start EARLY (a year before if possible, it’s never too early, to be honest), Explore funding options & network, network, network (with faculty & students)!. Remember: It's a marathon, not a sprint. Stay organised, showcase your passion & potential. This guide & your dedication will get you there! Good luck! Follow for more tips on grad research application

Reality Check: What I Thought I Needed for a Postdoc vs. What I Actually Needed I entered my PhD journey with a singular focus: publications. I believed, like many, that a pile of published papers was my golden ticket to a prestigious postdoc. I was wrong. Here's the breakdown of my reality check: 1️⃣ Publications: Yes, they matter. But they're just the tip of the iceberg. 2️⃣ Grant Writing: The ability to secure funding isn’t just desirable; it’s indispensable. Crafting compelling proposals is an art that requires practice. 3️⃣ Team Player: Research isn't a solo sport. The capacity to collaborate and contribute to a team's success is crucial. 4️⃣ Research & Analysis: Beyond basic skills, the ability to innovate and solve complex problems sets you apart. 5️⃣ Subject Knowledge: Deep, nuanced understanding of your field is non-negotiable. 6️⃣ Dissemination & Impact: It’s not only about doing the research but also about how you communicate it to the world. 7️⃣ Communication Skills: Clear, persuasive communication can make or break your research’s impact. 8️⃣ Interdisciplinary Researcher: The ability to cross traditional boundaries and integrate diverse perspectives is increasingly valued. Transitioning from a PhD student to a postdoc was an eye-opening journey. I learned that the skills needed for a successful postdoc extend far beyond what’s published. I t’s about how you apply your knowledge, collaborate, communicate, and innovate. What other postdoc key skills would you add to the list? 🔄 repost to help a friend :) ------------------------------ Are you ready to unlock the secrets to crafting a postdoc application that grabs hiring committees' attention? Then grab my comprehensive insider guide "Get Shortlisted" plus get templates for CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Statement, Research Statement: https://lnkd.in/e87Tdgnd

💡 Our latest paper "𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮: 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮", has just been published in the European Management Journal and it’s #OpenAccess! I thank my co-authors Thomas Crispeels, Vadim Grinevich and Pablo D'Este for the fantastic collaboration! In this study, we dive into the process of professional imprinting and explore through a qualitative analysis how supervisors shape the development of PhD students' researcher identities. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • Examination of scientific, entrepreneurial, and transversal imprinting mechanisms. • Insights into how supervisory approaches align with students' individual "tastes" for academia versus industry. • Practical tool for supervisors, universities and funding agencies to build supportive environments for all researchers. Curious to learn more? 🤓 You can access the full paper here:

The thought of not knowing who your future research mentor may be nerve-wracking to some. Fortunately, students at Duke-NUS have the chance to personally "interview" potential mentors through a series of interactive sessions known as "Research in Action." These sessions are specifically designed to connect students with mentors for their important third-year research project. Read more about the session from the link in the comments. Photo credit: Lee Jin Wee #DukeNUS #medicalschool #research #researchmentors

ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a unique identifier for researchers and authors that helps ensure their work is correctly attributed to them. It provides a persistent digital ID that distinguishes individual researchers from one another, even if they have common names or multiple affiliations. Here’s why ORCID is valuable: Unique Identification: It ensures that your research outputs are clearly associated with you, regardless of name changes or variations in your name. Comprehensive Profile: ORCID profiles can include a researcher’s publications, grants, and other professional activities, creating a comprehensive and easily accessible record of their work. Integration with Systems: Many academic journals, funding agencies, and research institutions use ORCID for managing submissions, tracking research outputs, and ensuring proper attribution. Enhanced Visibility: By linking your ORCID iD to your work, you increase the visibility and impact of your research across various platforms and databases. Setting up an ORCID iD is free and can help streamline your academic career by connecting your contributions and making them more discoverable. #ORCID #ResearcherID #AcademicProfile #ResearchVisibility #ORCIDiD #ResearchAttribution #ResearchImpact #ScholarlyIdentity #AuthorIdentifier #AcademicRecognition #ResearchTracking #DigitalID #OpenScience #ORCIDBenefits #AcademicPublishing #ResearchIntegration #ORCIDProfile #ResearchDiscoverability

Are you an academic researcher? Please take this survey, https://lnkd.in/gC5bw_xc. The survey asks about choosing your career, support with progress as an academic researcher and the impact of the COVID pandemic. You can read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gAjmU4vz

Very valuable advice and tips for master's and doctorate students that will help them at the beginning and during their studies. And it can prepare them for their future career path and turn them into colleagues with mature behaviors. Such people can make important and key decisions with calmness and strength at the right time and with the available facilities. https://lnkd.in/e-N5rx4t

What Ph.D. Students Need to Know-Part1 (Some items also applicable for Masters & Postdocs): Don’t consider Ph.D. duration just a simple continuation of the Bachelor & Master to a higher scientific level. The following issues are very important for a good scientific & career achievements during a Ph.D. work, which I have experienced during supervising more than 50 international Ph.D. & Master students and advisory supports for more than 100 thesis within last 20 years. You ca share your experience in comments.   1- Research management and team working can be more important than Ph.D. topic and stereotype scientific matters. This includes not only a good relationship with the supervisors, group members, technicians, staff, and group partners, but also daily brain storming during friendly coffee break & lunch times, group meetings and cultural events for idea exchange and supportive activities within a pleasant working time. Indeed, the institute and research groups are your ecological atmosphere for growing your personal and scientific characters.   2-Quick prescreening of the planned activities (experiments, modeling, simulation) in possible means can be very helpful. For example, if you can assemble a simple setup within a few weeks by a small budget, to perform preliminary experiments under simplified conditions, it can be very helpful towards final setup preparation and full systematic experiments.   3-Although high tech expensive facilities can be very attractive and essential for some Ph.D. works, however still many amazing scientific phenomena and good results can be explored via available economic facilities. If you look into historical development of the methods and tools related to your work, you can see how many amazing phenomena and hot results have been explored by excellent scientists via basic simple tools and methods.   4- Networking is very important. You should recognize from 1st semester your research topics is related to which international scientific communities and research groups in neighboring institutes and around the world who can be your potential partners. Try to be in contact with them in arrangement with your supervisors towards potential collaborations, possible exchange, and joint activities.   5- A successful Ph.D. work, should convert a good trainee student to a good research colleague. This is an ongoing process within 3-4 years, not just a switching event with symbolic Doctor Tittle during defense day. A respectful easy-going friendly scientific collaboration is needed for this purpose. However, we should respect the value of transferred knowledge by our supervisors to achieve such level, forever.    World-Academies "Advisory Support" (https://lnkd.in/e-N5rx4t ) can be helpful for your academic and research career developments, via direct access to the professors and instructors in this regard. #phdstudents #supervisors #students #professors #postdocs #highereducation #advisors #engineers