Webinars

Advances in Climate Change Research Virtual Symposium

27 July 2020

The Editor-in-Chief of the journal Advances in Climate Change Research and other renowned scientists will explore the latest research advances and policy interpretation on climate change. This will be followed by a panel discussion to share experiences and advice on publishing in the journal.

How Do I Get Published in an Academic Journal?

24 June 2020

What are editors and reviewers looking for in a manuscript? In this webinar, we will take authors through the stages of publication from selection of a journal, to writing and peer review of a technical manuscript. We’ll discuss potential issues such as plagiarism and cover problems that have emerged as publishing goes through an international revolution.

The Role and Function of an Editor – Mentor and Gatekeeper

10 June 2020

Good editors serve as mentors, with the assistance of the reviewers, they provide authors with guidance on what needs to be done to make a paper publishable. Editors are also gatekeepers that ensure published science is valid. This is accomplished using their own knowledge and through the selection of reviewers. Learn more about the editors’ role in this free webinar.

Changing Research Evaluation Policies in China – Insights and Impact

19 May 2020

In February 2020, China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and Ministry of Education (MoE) published policy documents to initiate a steer away from assessing research by the number of articles published and SCI listed journals to a focus on publishing a limited number of high quality papers. In this free webinar our speakers will provide insights into the background of these policy announcements and their potential impact on publishers, research institutions and researchers.