Agenda

• Familiarize yourself with the steps of publication
• Why journal selection matters
• Evaluating journals
• Using journal finder tools effectively
• Recognizing predatory journals
• Q&A

Agenda

• What makes a strong manuscript?
• Building your paper section by section: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
• Writing tips that improve readability
• Common reasons manuscripts are rejected
• Practical writing checklist before submission
• Q&A

Agenda

• Preparing for submission: author checklist and formatting requirements
• Writing an effective cover letter
• What happens after submission? Editorial screening, desk rejection, peer review, and editorial decisions
• Understanding reviewer comments and responding to reviewers professionally
• Final acceptance and publication
• Q&A

Agenda

• Why research impact matters: academic impact vs. societal impact, and building your research profile
• Increasing the discoverability of your research: searchable titles and abstracts, effective keywords, and SEO for research articles
• Promoting your published research: social media, institutional communications, conferences, and ethical copyright guidelines
• Measuring research impact: citations, altmetrics, downloads, and research profiles (ORCID, Google Scholar, Scopus Author ID)
• Long-term strategies for increasing visibility: collaborations, open access, research data sharing, and publication strategy
• Taylor & Francis Author Services that support research impact
• Q&A