January 2026

Introduction Choosing a research topic is the most critical academic decision in a PhD journey. It is not a formality, nor is it simply the first step in a long checklist. Your research topic shapes everything that follows: proposal approval, supervisor engagement, data collection, statistical analysis, publication success, thesis writing, and even your mental health […]

Paper rejection is a common experience in academic publishing. Understanding why papers are rejected helps researchers improve their chances of acceptance. REASON 1: JOURNAL SCOPE MISMATCH Submitting to a journal that does not align with your research topic leads to immediate desk rejection. REASON 2: LACK OF NOVELTY Journals expect original contributions. Incremental or repetitive