Publications

• How Many Publications Do You Need for a U.S. CS PhD?
  U.S. computer science PhD programs have no universal publication cutoff. Learn how committees weigh research quality, authorship, fit, and recommendations.
• Should You Upload Your PhD Thesis to bioRxiv?
  Usually, don't post the entire PhD thesis on bioRxiv; submit a focused life-sciences manuscript instead, after checking coauthor, copyright, and journal policies.
• Does Choosing Graph Colors Carefully Help with Peer Review?
  Thoughtful graph colors can make a manuscript easier to review by improving clarity and accessibility, but they do not substitute for strong research.
• How to Refer Readers to the Online Version in a Figure Caption
  Use the journal’s required wording; otherwise, add a brief note saying the color version of the figure is available online.
• Can You Cite a Workshop or Conference in a Paper?
  Yes. Cite conference proceedings as publications and cite talks or posters as presentations, using the format required by your journal or citation style.
• How to Handle a Funding Disagreement With a Coauthor or Boss
  Resolve a research funding dispute by separating the budget, grant rules, publication credit, and authorship, then documenting facts and seeking neutral advice.