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Scholarly journal retracts 60 articles, smashes ‘peer review ring’
Every now and then a scholarly journal retracts an article because of errors or outright fraud. In academic circles, and sometimes beyond, each retraction is a big deal.
Plant “pore key” increases growth
Researchers of the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM) at Nagoya University in Japan have developed a technique to boost energy production in plants and enhance their growth.
Fogarty launches strategic plan to meet new global health needs
Global health research and training efforts should focus on combatting the growing epidemic of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), better incorporating information technology into research projects an
Research universities to shape Africa's future success
Recognition that universities - and research universities in particular - are critical to development and to building knowledge economies will enable Africa to grow its prosperity for the next 50 y
British Drugmaker Funds Research On Chronic Disease In Africa
One of the world's largest drugmakers says it will invest more than $200 million in Africa over the next five years in a push for better treatment of noncommunicable diseases there.
Africa: Poor Nations Lead the Way On Gender Equality in Research
Developing nations are leading the way over gender equality within science, but the performance of many countries ...
Canada pledges $36M for maternal, child health research in Africa
GENEVA -- A week before an international conference on maternal and child health care opens in Toronto, the Harper government is rolling out announcements on what it sees as its signature issue on
Post-Graduate Students Receive Training in Accessing Research Funding Support
As part of activities to strengthen the knowledge base of staff, researchers, and students of KNUST in proposal writing for research financial support, the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) organ
Education Minister justifies Research Fund
The Minister of Education, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has defended the establishment of the research fund by saying the fund will give financial assistance to lecturers who have good res
Government releases 3.7 million cedis for Research and Innovation Facility for Tertiary institutions
The Ministry of Finance has authorized the Controller and Accountant General to open an account for the Research and Innovation Facility for Tertiary Institutions and transfer an amount of GH¢3,750