merely lead to vagueness, ambiguity, or nonsense. For example, “Cohesiveness is the thread-forming ability of mucus under the influence of large amplitude deformation,” probably means, “Cohesiveness refers to mucus forming threads when mucus is stretched.” This practice is clearly becoming more common in medical writing. Reviewers should be encouraged to review manuscripts not only for scientif...

This study examined the reflective journal entries of 42 trainee teachers who underwent teaching practicum in schools in Malaysia. The study investigated the types of reflections, strategies or stance used, and perceptions of the trainees toward reflective journal writing. The findings of the study indicated that the trainee teachers were engaged in Descriptive Reflection (DR), Dialogic Reflect...

OBJECTIVE To gather information about current practices and implementation of publication guidelines among publication professionals working in or for the pharmaceutical industry. DESIGN/SETTING Web-based survey publicised via email and social media to members of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) and other organisations from November 2012 to February 2013...

The Abstract is one of the most central elements of your article, luring other people to read it and may also influence the acceptance of your article. An abstract must describe the purpose of your article. Moreover, it must describe how you have realised your research and provide few key findings and any practical implications. You can build your abstract by answering the following questions w...

The writer and Columbia professor Carolyn gold heilbrun (1926–2003) is widely known for her best-selling Kate fansler mystery novels, published under the pseudonym of amanda Cross. however, she also authored remarkable pieces of non-fiction in which she asserted her long-standing commitment to feminism, while she also challenged established notions on women and aging and advocated for a reasses...

night, the series opener of HBO’s Deadwood cuts to a close-up of Seth Bullock’s hands: he dips a pen into ink with his left, switches it to his right, and puts it to page. The camera tilts up, revealing the sling on his injured right arm and resting on his face. From behind bars comes the first line of dialogue: ‘‘Is that some sort of a letter, Marshal?’’ asks the imprisoned horse thief. ‘‘Jour...