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The Most Influential University Library Systems
- June 24, 2024
University libraries are pivotal in academia, supporting research and innovation. This article explores the most influential university library systems, highlighting their extensive collections, accessibility, and specialization in various disciplines. Libraries at Harvard, Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, Caltech, Toronto, and Johns Hopkins are profiled for their significant contributions to scholarly advancement.
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research Profile
- June 03, 2024
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada’s leading agency for health research funding, leveraging a network-based structure across 13 virtual institutes focused on major health challenges and fostering global and interdisciplinary collaborations.
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Profile
- May 22, 2024
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, established by Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, ranks as one of the most influential global philanthropic entities. With a total endowment of $77.6 billion by the end of 2023, it focuses on critical areas like health, education, and economic development across over 130 countries.
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How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Scientific Paper?
- May 08, 2024
Article Processing Charges (APCs) typically range from $1,600 to $4,000, but vary widely across journals. Scholars can capitalize on various funding opportunities and essential tools to navigate the scientific publishing landscape.
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Empowering Innovation: A Spotlight on the National Science Foundation
- March 14, 2024
The NSF is one of the largest US federal funding agencies supporting research and education across a range of scientific fields.
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Top 10 Largest Academic Publishers in the Global South in 2022
- November 06, 2023
The largest academic publishers in the Global South in 2022 are university presses.
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Top 10 Largest Academic Publishers in 2022
- October 30, 2023
The top 10 academic publishers list was dominated by multinational publishing companies in 2022.
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Organizational Spotlight: The American Geophysical Union (AGU)
- October 23, 2023
The American Geophysical Union supports the scientific community through meetings, publications, and climate change policies.
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The 10 Countries with the Most Nobel Laureates
- October 17, 2023
Take a look at how 621 prizes have been distributed across the globe over the last century.
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Top 10 Engineering Schools in Europe 2023
- October 11, 2023
In 2023, six of the top 10 European engineering schools could be found in the United Kingdom according to the Times Higher Education global university list.
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Female representation in STEM across geographic regions
- October 09, 2023
Female representation within STEM fields varies by geographic region and World Bank income group.
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Finding fellowships for international postdoctoral study
- September 26, 2023
The postdoctoral period is a great time to work and research abroad. Start with these fellowships to fund your international study.
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Top 10 Engineering Schools in North America 2023
- September 22, 2023
If you’re interested in the scientific output of engineering schools, we’ve taken a deeper dive into the Times Higher Education’s top 10 North American institutions.
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Funding Spotlight: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
- September 11, 2023
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are a set of fellowships sponsored by Horizon Europe to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and researchers across borders.
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Top 10 Largest Academic Journals in the Global South in 2022
- September 06, 2023
The largest journals in the Global South are orders of magnitude smaller than the world’s largest journals.