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An international publication requires not only a strong study, but also an understanding of where it will be indexed. Do the requirements of Scopus and Web of Science align? Why might the same journal receive a different quartile in each system? We look at how these two major citation databases differ, and what to consider when choosing a journal.

Where does the road to a doctoral degree actually begin, and why do some candidates defend their thesis on schedule while others extend their studies for years? The answer often lies not in the scale of the research, but in how the work is organised from the very first months.

A monograph occupies a special place in the system of scientific publications: it is neither an article nor a dissertation, yet it frequently becomes a key condition for advancing an academic career. What does this format of scholarly work represent? We explore these questions in this article.

Building a successful academic career is a lengthy process that depends on many factors. How does one develop their publication activity? What affects a scholar's reputation, and how can the visibility of research within the academic community be improved? Find out more in our new video.

Psychiatrist, lecturer and PhD candidate in nutritional science and dietetics, Begimai discusses combining clinical practice with academic work. You will also learn why a practising doctor needs publications in scientific journals, and what lies behind her decision to continue her studies in a doctoral programme abroad.

Choosing a dissertation topic is often one of the most difficult stages on the way to an academic degree. How can you tell whether a formulation meets HAC requirements? What actually makes a topic relevant, rather than simply novel in wording? We examine the criteria behind the assessment of relevance and why this choice shapes the entire course of the research that follows.