19 February 2025
MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at the University of Sevilla, 6 March 2025
MDPI is excited to collaborate with the University of Sevilla, during its Ph.D. Days, to host an exclusive author workshop. This work aims to empower researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for successful academic publishing. It will cover key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing, including journal selection, editorial workflow, and publication ethics. Participants will receive practical tips on improving scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, all guided by experienced editors.
Date: 6 March 2025
Time: 11:40–12:40
Venue: Faculty of Biology, Sevilla University, Spain
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NHQBZT
Schedule:
| Speakers | Programme and Content | Time |
| Ms. Paula Navarro | Introduction to Open Access and Genes Journal | 11:40–11:55 |
| Ms. Paula Navarro | Peer-Review Editorial Process | 11:55–12:05 |
| Mr. Iñigo Aristizábal | Tips on Scientific Writing | 12:05–12:20 |
| Mr. Iñigo Aristizábal | Research Integrity | 12:20–12:35 |
| Q&A Session | 12:35–onwards |
Chair:
Dr. Marcial Escudero, University of Seville, Department of Plant Biology and Ecology, Sevilla, Spain
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Speakers:
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Ms. Paula Navarro is a biotechnologist with over six years of experience in the scientific publishing industry. She joined MDPI in January 2018 and has since held several roles (Assistant Editor, Section Managing Editor, and Group Leader). She currently serves as a Journal Relations Specialist for five journals: Genes, Antibodies, Dietetics, Epigenomes, and JMAHP. In recent years, she has organized and participated in numerous online and in-person meetings with scholars. She has represented MDPI at several international conferences. |
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Mr. Iñigo Aristizabal is a biochemist with extensive expertise in the academic publishing industry. He joined the MDPI office in Barcelona as Assistant Editor in November 2017 and has since served as a Section Managing Editor and, more recently, as a Journal Relations Specialist. He primarily supports the journals Genes, Cardiogenetics, DNA, and J (Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal) by coordinating scholarly meetings and managing booth attendance at both virtual and in-person conferences. |
