I'm a serving Corper. Studied Physics in the University and did a project on ZnO Thin Films.

I and my partner worked our butt off for the project and spent a considerable amount of money, time and other resources to get it done. One of the motivating factors for me was that I really needed an A in it to make a Second Class Upper.

When the project was almost finished, my Supervisor informed me he would love to Publish a paper on it. I guess he was impressed with the quality of work we did (even though we made some errors along the way).

It's been over a year now since I finished school and this afternoon, I read an e-mail from my Supervisor (which was sent 7 days ago) informing me that he has reviewed the paper (which I wrote by the way), made necessary corrections and chances are it's going to be published soon. I was elated until I read the next paragraph/sentence which requested for 10,000naira as payment for my name to be part of the authors. And that I have 3weeks to make the payment (one week has already elapsed).


I was shocked to say the least and was honestly furious at first. However, I just went online and discovered that people pay to publish their research in journals.


Now this is my dilemma. I'm currently fiddling with the idea of a Master's degree and I know that having my name as an author on that paper if published would go a long way. I also know that it'll look good on my CV and create a good impression to potential employers.


But I'm cash strapped and my meager allawee isn't helping matters.


What do I do nairalanders? I need your matured advice. Thanks

Cc Jarus, Darrelrivers, Xfire, lalasticala, azubuikeosisi

Please, I think you should just pay, going to court will be more expensive.


It will help in your masters degree admission (especially if you want it abroad )

Just try and discuss with your supervisor. Any published paper with your name on it either as a first or second author would definitely increase your chances for admission.

kennynelcon:
Please, I think you should just pay, going to court will be more expensive.


It will help in your masters degree admission (especially if you want it abroad )

Thanks but I never said I wanted to go to court. Because I know journals ask for payment before they publish papers. Elsevier costs as much as 3k dollars

jeebz:
Just try and discuss with your supervisor. Any published paper with your name on it either as a first or second author would definitely increase your chances for admission.

Thank you. I've not gotten back to him because of my state of mind yesterday. And by the way, I'm going to be a third author!

The ball is in your court. You may still contact some elders on Nairaland. Wip7 and the guy on the science thread can chip in advice.

The ball is in your court. You may still contact some elders on Nairaland. Wip7 and the guys on the science thread can chip in advice.

jeebz:
The ball is in your court. You may still contact some elders on Nairaland. Wip7 and the guys on the science thread can chip in advice.

Thanks miss. But I've resolved to pay d money. Thanks once again

Bro, I am a man.

jeebz:
Bro, I am a man.

My bad

Bro, what's the latest. Drop the link the the paper here. Let the physicists bless it.

jeebz:
Bro, what's the latest. Drop the link the the paper here. Let the physicists bless it.

The thing just tire me

Is your partner interested? Also, how much do you want to publish? I think if you nurse the vision of a postgraduate building around project makes sense. However, be careful so you do not loose the supervisor who can serve as a reference for you in the near future.

jeebz:
Is your partner interested? Also, how much do you want to publish? I think if you nurse the vision of a postgraduate building around project makes sense. However, be careful so you do not loose the supervisor who can serve as a reference for you in the near future.

My partner sounds interested. But apart from giving a verbal interest, his actions have been unreliable.
D estimate my supervisor gave me was at least 10k per author (there are 4 authors). So that's about 40k. I don't think I can foot the bill alone and he has definitely added some touches to the paper to Behind it.
It's a mess really and anytime I think about it, I just get confused. Would send him a mail tho, asking him why he has decided to postpone publishing it now. Thanks for your interest, I really appreciate your support.

You are welcome. I may not know as much science as Teempakguy and Robinhez but I have to contribute my little quota.

Jeebz, stingy, msnas, xfire, teempakguy, robinhez etc make una come o. Paper has finally been published! I'm so happy, joyful and emotional. All the hard work has finally paid off. I couldn't believe the quality of the material when I read it. Obviously, my supervisor did a wonderful job editing, reviewing and carrying out further tests on the samples. See attached pix below
Link
http://www.ijser.org/onlineResearchPaperViewer.aspx?On-the-study-of-optical-and-structural-properties-of-zinc-oxide-thin-films-by-sol-gel-dip-coating-technique.pdf

jeebz:
You are welcome. I may not know as much science as Teem pakguy and Ro binhez but I have to contribute my little quota.

oh well.


Simiolu1

Congratulations.
I'm really elated by this news. I wish I'd seen this earlier.

Anyway, I'm about to read the paper.

Wish me luck.

Congrats simiolu1

Teempakguy:
oh well.


Simiolu1

Congratulations.
I'm really elated by this news. I wish I'd seen this earlier.

Anyway, I'm about to read the paper.

Wish me luck.

Na why I put your name there. You and RobinHez are physics gurus. Me still dey learn. Simiolu, congratulations, drinks is on the house.

jeebz:

Na why I put your name there. You and RobinHez are physics gurus. Me still dey learn. Simiolu, congratulations, drinks is on the house.

I'm not...trust me

I have read the paper and I'm impressed. Your supervisor did a great job. Also, you got second author which is very good. Now, you can decide your fate, no postgraduate school would turn down an application with a strong research portfolio.

Teempakguy:
oh well.


Simiolu1

Congratulations.
I'm really elated by this news. I wish I'd seen this earlier.

Anyway, I'm about to read the paper.

Wish me luck.

Thanks. Please give a honest opinion of it after reading.

Jeebz, you get mouth

jeebz:
I have read the paper and I'm impressed. Your supervisor did a great job. Also, you got second author which is very good. Now, you can decide your fate, no postgraduate school would turn down an application with a strong research portfolio.

Yay! *dancing shakiti* I noticed that I got second author but didn't know the implications. Also when I glanced through the paper I noticed it had been beefed up. But I still retain credit for typing the original manuscript. Doing the foundation research and even reading as much as 40 papers before I finished writing the project.

Make una wish me happy birthday o

Bro, how far? . Are you done with NYSC?

Hello, there
find out what Journal is it going to be published in?
what are the requirements for publishing in the journal from the Editor?
what is the circulation spread of the journal?
how long does it take for the submitted work to come out in the journal?

if every thing sounds positive then go ahead.

eProcess:
Hello, there
find out what Journal is it going to be published in?
what are the requirements for publishing in the journal from the Editor?
what is the circulation spread of the journal?
how long does it take for the submitted work to come out in the journal?

if every thing sounds positive then go ahead.

Bro, the journal has already been published. Similar got second author. The link is in one of the posts above.
@Simi, are u done with NYSC?

jeebz:

Bro, the journal has already been published. Similar got second author. The link is in one of the posts above.
@Simi, are u done with NYSC?

I'll be done next week by God's grace. October 15. Batch C 14 is good to do. why do you ask please

simiolu1:


I'll be done next week by God's grace. October 15. Batch C 14 is good to do. why do you ask please

Just wanted to know if you intend to pursue postgraduate studies in physics.

jeebz:

Just wanted to know if you intend to pursue postgraduate studies in physics.

I am o. you got any options for me. link me up bro. thanks

jeebz:

Bro, the journal has already been published. Similar got second author. The link is in one of the posts above.
@Simi, are u done with NYSC?

Pls I dropped my whatsap for you.

KINdly lemme know if there is a need to get another means of contacting.

Would appreciate any speedy assistance as to the issue at hand.

Regards

simiolu1:

I am o. you got any options for me. link me up bro. thanks

Congratulations on your POP. You can PM me.