Assistant Professor @ UPV
Daily reflections, highlights, and ideas from research papers, one cup of coffee at a time.
A paper a day keeps the PhD awake
Patents are far more than just legal paperwork. This post explores a paper on how structured search strategies, clever use of syntax, and specialised databases can turn scattered patent information into valuable insight. By combining search techniques with portfolio management tools, researchers and innovators can reveal hidden patterns, monitor competitors, and anticipate emerging trends.
A paper a day keeps the PhD awake
Storytelling isn’t just for novels, it can boost the impact of science communication, too. This post explores how different narrative components influence the popularity of science videos on YouTube, based on the study A Good Story Well Told. From emotional arousal to narrative twists, it looks at what makes a story not only good, but powerful.
A paper a day keeps the PhD awake
What drives the visibility of science content on YouTube? A study of 441 videos from independent Brazilian communicators finds that likes, channel productivity, video age, and format are key predictors of reach.
A paper a day keeps the PhD awake
What makes a science video on YouTube go viral (or at least become popular?) A study by Welbourne and Grant analyzes 390 videos across 39 channels to understand how content factors such as communicator continuity, speaking pace, and engagement shape video popularity.
A paper a day keeps the PhD awake
This post explores a study analyzing how mentions of scientific articles in YouTube videos can predict their academic and societal impact. Medical and biological sciences lead the way, and subscriber count and video views play a key role.