Publishing Journal Articles: Strategies for Success

Journal articles should be published to influence the field – not simply to increase the list of publications. This advanced workshop is designed for researchers who have already begun their publishing journey and are seeking to refine their strategies. We will navigate the publishing and peer review process, with the aim of enhancing acceptance rates.

Contents
The current publishing landscape
Developing a long-term publishing strategy for maximizing impact
Strategies for selecting target journals
Metrics in scholarly publishing: controversies and best practices
The different types of peer review
How to communicate with editors and reviewers
Strategies for self-promoting
Copyright, licenses and plagiarism
Embracing open science: Open access and beyond
Artificial intelligence in scholarly publishing

Learning outcomes
Understand the "bigger picture" of academic publishing
List key criteria for choosing a target journal
Comprehend how to communicate with editors and reviewers
Understand the principles of open science
Evaluate the ethical implications of AI in publishing

This workshop follows a balanced approach, including input presentations provided by the trainer, individual learning phases and group exercises. This workshop is designed for advanced doctoral candidates and early-stage postdocs across the Natural, Life and Social Sciences, as well as Medicine faculties. 

Target groups: doctoral researchers, postdocs