Publishing in Nature Journals workshop.
Day 1 (January 23rd)
10am-11:30am – Seminar on writing, science publishing and editorial decision making
Understanding the role of editorial evaluation is crucial, especially in today’s dynamic landscape where diversity is ever-present yet often overlooked. This talk will explore the three key stages of research and publishing: effectively identifying current research gaps, understanding the significance of a journal’s identity, and providing an in-depth look at the decision-making process. We will reveal how Nature Portfolio editors navigate the complexities of research and publishing to curate journal content. We will also provide a hands-on editorial experience by challenging you with a manuscript assessment.
11:30am – 1:00pm – Lab visits (groups 1, including discussions)
1:00pm- 2:30pm – Lunch break
2:30pm-3:45pm – Research integrity (20 min) and community discussion (40min)
Attendees will learn about the definition and importance of research integrity as well as the responsibilities of an editor, such as managing the peer-review process, working with authors to improve their submissions, and promoting the journal to potential authors and readers. The talk will also explore the challenges facing the field, such as the increasing pressure to make research freely available and the impact of digital technologies on the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The discussions will focus on one or more of these topics: the future of peer-review / AI-assisted research / Researchers and research assessment.
3:45-4:45 Lab visits continued (groups 2 including discussions) Or 1-to-1 presentations
4:45- 5:45 Lab visits continued (groups 3 including discussions) Or 1-to-1 presentations