Articles

Successful defence of a dissertation depends not only on the quality of the research, but also on compliance with a number of requirements and norms. In this article, we will review the main requirements for dissertations, as well as the procedure for their defence.

The journal plays a key role in promoting the article and increasing its scientific weight. In this article, we will cover the main aspects to consider while selecting a journal in order to increase the chances of successful publication.

The Scopus database indexes many journals from different fields of science. They also include publications that have a Q2 quartile and have a good scientific reputation among authors. That is why publishing in such a journal requires careful preparation and understanding of the peer review process. In this article, we will consider what peer review is and its main stages.

Predatory journals are particularly dangerous for scientists because at first glance they may appear to be prestigious scientific journals, but in fact they are traps for authors who want to publish their work. In this article we look at what types of predatory journals exist and how to recognise them. 

For an article to have a significant impact in the academic environment, it is important to choose the right journal for publication. There are several characteristics of publications to look out for. One of the key ones is quartile. In this article, we will review the characteristics of journals of the second quartile (Q2), and their place in the Scopus scientometric hierarchy.

In addition to reputable databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, there are also dubious resources. In this article, we will review which databases should be avoided and how they are dangerous for a scientist's career.