TY - JOUR T1 - Scientific Writing for Impact Factor Journals JF - Journal of Medical Genetics JO - J Med Genet SP - 646 LP - 646 DO - 10.1136/jmedgenet-2015-103182 VL - 52 IS - 9 AU - M Alriyami AU - C Polychronakos Y1 - 2015/09/01 UR - http://jmg.bmj.com/content/52/9/646.abstract N2 - Lichtfouse E. New York: Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2013. pp 87. $52.00. ISBN: 978-1-62618-943-0Effective scientific writing is a fundamental skill required for all researchers in order to communicate ideas and knowledge clearly and effectively. Scientific Writing for Impact Factor Journals is an outstanding writing guide for scientific publication. The author, Eric Lichtfouse, is the Chief Editor of the journal Agronomy for Sustainable Development that has been awarded the highest per cent increase in citations in the field of agricultural sciences by the essential science indicators. He is also the Chief Editor and founder of Environmental Chemistry Letters and books in the field. Based on his experience in the field as a chief editor, Lichtfouse has constructed his book offering tips and directions for young researchers and doctoral students on the craft of writing publishable manuscripts and scientific communication. This book is an excellent and practical, step-by-step guide in the field of writing that is supported with examples and great summarising illustrations and tables.The book is divided into two main sections: General advice and Tips by section. The book ends with appendices that … ER -