NIMS Library Open Seminar

Dr. Phil Meyler
Director, Science, Technology and Medicine, Cambridge University Press
'Successful Scientific Publishing - articles and books'

Outline: Current landscape in scientific publishing. It will outline the steps involved in submitting a journal article, including peer review, and give practical guidance on ensuring that the article is accepted. It will also cover the procedure for publishing a book, from the preparation of an effective proposal through to acceptance and publication.

Dr. Jeffrey Robens
Senior Editor, Edanz Group Japan
'Writing research papers: practical steps to effective communication’

Outline: Using sample papers from NIMS, sample corrections and guidance from a copyeditor (will include various aspects of grammar, language use, tenses, readability) / General concept of effective communication in a paper / Some practical do's and don'ts / ‘Journal Selector’ – thinking process behind selecting a journal

Dr. Phil Meyler
Director, Science, Technology and Medicine, Cambridge University Press
’Current Trends in Journal’

Outline:In the past twenty years, journal publishing has evolved from being a print-based medium to one of predominantly digital delivery. More recently, new approaches, such as open access, have further changed how scientists communicate in some disciplines. This session will give an overview of these developments, and provide an opportunity to discuss how they  affect today's researchers.

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