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Google Scholar has long since established itself as one of the go-to tools for searching academic literature. What exactly makes it useful, which tasks does it handle, and how should you go about using it sensibly? That's what today's article is all about.

How exactly do scientific articles help engineers and experts in the oil sector? Why does a CV without publications no longer look as strong today, and how can a single paper in an international journal open the door to global projects? We discuss all this in our new video.

Scopus is one of the most prestigious databases, and publication in it is a legal requirement for researchers in many countries. But how can you avoid scammers when publishing? Is fast publication a reality or a scam? How do fake journals operate? Find out more in our new video.

Why might a journal that was in Scopus yesterday no longer be recognised as a valid source today? In this article, we will examine all 16 publications removed from the database in March 2026 and explain the difference between the terms “Discontinuation” and “Journal change policy”.

Salami slicing is a practice some researchers use to increase the number of their publications. However, what risks does it pose to the author’s reputation? Why are journal editors increasingly monitoring such cases? And what consequences may await articles published in this way? Learn more in our new video.

The choice of a scientific journal for publication is an important stage in a researcher’s scientific activity. The visibility of the research in the international environment, the researcher’s career growth, and their reputation depend on its quality. What are the quartiles of a scientific journal and what are their features? Which journal quartile should be chosen for a first publication? Read on.