Research fika: tips and tools in 20 minutes

The three online sessions, “Research fika”, each has a set theme and will take place in January and February. The themes are: Getting started with narrative literature reviews in Web of Science, Predatory journals and journal selection, and Plagiarism detection and research methods tools.

You can choose to attend single sessions or take part in all three. No registration is required. All sessions are in English and are offered twice during the spring.

Getting started with narrative literature reviews in Web of Science

This session introduces the major types of literature reviews, including narrative, scoping, and systematic, with particular emphasis on the purpose, structure, and strengths of narrative reviews. Participants will then explore Web of Science through a practical demonstration covering document search, refinement and filtering, citation chasing, basic analysis, and exporting results for further use.

Predatory journals and journal selection

This session addresses the growing challenge of predatory publishing and offers practical guidance on identifying trustworthy and reputable journals. Participants will learn how to evaluate journal quality, scope, and impact, followed by hands-on demonstrations of Journal Citation Reports and Cabells Predatory Reports as decision-support tools for responsible journal selection.

Plagiarism detection and research methods tools

This session provides introductory demonstrations of two key research support tools. Participants will be shown how iThenticate can be used to screen manuscripts for text similarity and reduce the risk of unintentional plagiarism, and how SAGE Research Methods can support the exploration and selection of appropriate research methodologies across disciplines.