Particularly when you’re balancing family, research, and that never-ending clock, some days feel heavier than others. I recall feeling overwhelmed and about to give up as I stared at my thesis manuscript. The silent knowledge that I wasn’t alone many academics struggle with the same chaos was what got me through it. I eventually sought appropriate academic assistance, particularly for the Scopus publication service, which I had previously believed was unattainable. It was about learning to ask for assistance when the burden became too great to bear alone, not about taking short routes.
