Building habits for a successful research journey

Effective research habits are central to scholarly growth and sustained academic productivity. While cognitive skills and technical knowledge are necessary for academic work (D'Angelo et al., 2017; Laajaj & Macours, 2017; Peng & Kievit, 2020), consistent research practices are key to maintaining and enhancing the quality and continuity of scholarly output (Ngo et al., 2023; Vieno et al., 2022). Regular engagement in research activities not only sustains technical and cognitive skills but also drives long-term academic success. This paper discusses recent educational research and academic literature to examine how researchers' habits can be cultivated and sustained within academic settings.