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Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Rebecca D'souza is an Associate Content Expert at Enago Academy, where she develops insightful content to support researchers and academics in scholarly publishing. With a PhD in Biological Sciences, she specializes in cancer biology and molecular oncology and has presented her work at international and national conferences. Previously, she worked as a Medical Writer, gaining expertise in scientific communication.

She has a strong research background and a deep understanding of the evolving academic landscape. Passionate about open science, research integrity, and science communication, she is committed to making high-quality academic resources more accessible.

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Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Mar 30, 2025 0

The STROBE Statement for Transparency in Observational Research

Observational studies, including cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional research, play a crucial role in epidemiology by providing insights into health outcomes without experimental intervention. However, to ensure that findings are…

Checklist

. < 1 min read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Mar 29, 2025 0

ACCORD Guidelines for Reporting Consensus Methods in Research

Consensus methods like the Delphi process and nominal group technique play a crucial role in biomedical research, especially when existing evidence is inconsistent or limited. These methods help gather expert opinions to guide clinical…

Checklist

. < 1 min read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Mar 26, 2025 0

Who Gets Cited? Restoring Missing Voices in Academic Research

Citation bias, prevalent across scientific disciplines, leads to unequal recognition of diverse voices. This bias can occur in key sections of research articles, such as the Introduction, where the study's importance is justified, and the…

Reporting Research

. 5 mins read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Mar 13, 2025 0

Navigating Research Reporting: A Guide to PRISMA, CONSORT, ACCORD, and STROBE

Clear, transparent, and reproducible research isn't just an ideal — it’s a necessity. Yet, without structured guidelines, crucial details can be overlooked, affecting credibility and fruitful peer review outcomes. That’s where reporting…

Reporting Research

. 3 mins read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Feb 27, 2025 0

AI in Academia: Comparing ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Perplexity, and Gemini

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, several conversational AI tools have emerged, each offering unique strengths and capabilities. Generative AI (Gen-AI) models hold potential to transform academic research by…

AI in Academia

. 5 mins read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Feb 20, 2025 1

From Q1 to Q4: Understanding journal quartiles for effective journal selection

Getting published in a high-impact journal is a significant milestone for researchers. However, achieving this requires an understanding of how journals are evaluated and ranked. One of the most widely used ranking systems is the journal…

Publishing Research

. 3 mins read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Jan 9, 2025 0

The Role of Operational and Conceptual Definitions in Research

Writing ambiguous or inconsistent definitions in research lead to confusions and flawed conclusions. Clear explanations of technical terms, acronyms, and specialized terminologies are essential to ensure all readers share a common…

Reporting Research

. 4 mins read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Jan 2, 2025 0

Simplifying Statistics: How and when to use correlation and regression?

Statistical tools provide a framework for accurate data interpretation. This makes them an indispensable element in research. Two fundamental statistical operations are correlation and regression which are commonly employed to explore…

Reporting Research

. 5 mins read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Dec 19, 2024 0

Visualizing Meta-Analysis: Advanced plots and interactive tools

Meta-analysis is a statistical method that combines data from multiple studies to provide a clear answer to a research question. It plays a crucial role in evidence synthesis by summarizing diverse findings, strengthening conclusions, and…

Reporting Research

. 4 mins read

Dr. Rebecca D'souza

Enago Academy Writer

Dr. Rebecca D'souza Nov 28, 2024 0

Systematic Literature Review Vs. Meta-Analysis: Understanding evidence synthesis

Systematic reviews also known as Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs) and meta-analyses are cornerstones of evidence-based research. These terms are often used interchangeably, as both involve the examination of existing research. However,…

Reporting Research

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The STROBE Statement for Transparency in Observational Research

ACCORD Guidelines for Reporting Consensus Methods in Research

Who Gets Cited? Restoring Missing Voices in Academic Research

Navigating Research Reporting: A Guide to PRISMA, CONSORT, ACCORD, and STROBE

AI in Academia: Comparing ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Perplexity, and Gemini

From Q1 to Q4: Understanding journal quartiles for effective journal selection

The Role of Operational and Conceptual Definitions in Research

Simplifying Statistics: How and when to use correlation and regression?

Visualizing Meta-Analysis: Advanced plots and interactive tools

Systematic Literature Review Vs. Meta-Analysis: Understanding evidence synthesis

Reporting Research

Publishing Research

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