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Publishing in a journal almost always involves costs. Is a university willing to cover them? What support can an academic in Uzbekistan count on? We look at how funding for scientific publications currently works.

Requirements for the research publications needed to defend a dissertation are revised from time to time: the list of recommended journals changes, along with the selection criteria and the rules of attestation itself. Can a candidate really keep track of every change alone? Here is a look at which sources to rely on when preparing publications in 2026.

A dissertation defence – the culmination of years of research – can easily be missed without an accurate timeline. How long does it take to publish an article? Which university procedures should be factored in early? We look at how to plan a schedule for the defence.

How does combining a creative practice with an academic career shape one's painting and research, how does teaching differ between countries, and why does research in the arts call for a special approach? All of this – in today's interview.

Autumn traditionally marks the period when a scholar returns to research work after the summer break. However, if a publication in a Scopus-indexed journal is needed by a specific deadline – for example, for a dissertation defence or an academic progress report – starting the preparation of the article in autumn is not the most favourable choice. Why does the process take considerably longer than it might seem at first glance?

How can you get a unique scientific identifier and make sure you never lose credit for your publications? We cover this in a new video from Scientific Publications.