Category: Academic Publishing & Practices
Navigate the complex world of academic publishing with confidence. This subcategory provides insider perspectives, best practices, and personal reflections on the collaborative and rigorous journey of bringing research to a wider audience.
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The Habits That Shaped My World
Inspired reflections from the lens of a sensei, mentor, and lifelong learner. When I first encountered Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People during my MBA years, I read it like a textbook,highlighting sections, memorizing definitions, and moving on to the next required reading. But decades later, I’ve come to realize something: I…
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In Restrospect and the Journey forward
My research journey spans more than two decades of academic inquiry, traversing complex intersections of economics, corporate finance, sustainability, and development policy. From the early 2000s to the present, my scholarly work has evolved across three distinct yet interconnected phases. Each phase responds to both empirical realities and the theoretical demands of a changing world,…
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Co-authorship is not a pizza party!
On Co-Authorship, the Vancouver Protocol, and the Value of True Contribution In the world of academic publishing, co-authorship should be earned, not gifted. The Vancouver Protocol — from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) — clearly outlines that to be listed as an author, one must contribute meaningfully to the conception, design, execution,…
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My Research Journey
Welcome to a glimpse of my academic research journey. Over the years, my work has explored the intersections of business, sustainability, and regional development—evolving with the times, my interests, and the questions I’ve been most passionate about answering. Phase 1: Labor Mobility and Human Capital in ASEAN (Early 2000s) My journey began in the early…