3 April 2025
MDPI Open Science Insights: Scientific Publishing Exchange at the University of Zaragoza, 9 May 2025
MDPI is excited to collaborate with the University of Zaragoza, Spain, to host an exclusive author workshop aimed at empowering researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for successful academic publishing. This workshop will cover key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing model, including journal selection, editorial workflow, and publication ethics. Participants will receive practical tips on improving their scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, guided by experienced editors.
Date: 9 May 2025
Time: 11:00–12:30
Venue: Zaragoza University
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/76Q6DQM
Schedule:
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Speaker |
Program and Content |
Time |
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Dr. Jesús García Cano |
Introduction to Open Access and the Catalysts journal |
11:00–11:20 |
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Dr. Jesús García Cano |
Peer Review Editorial Process |
11:20–11:40 |
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Dr. Jesús García Cano |
Tips on Scientific Writing |
11:40–12:00 |
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Dr. Jesús García Cano |
Research Integrity |
12:00–12:20 |
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Q&A Session |
12:20 |
Chairs:
Dr. Jesús Arauzo
University of Zaragoza, Division of Processes and Recycling, Zaragoza, Spain
Dr. Miguel Menéndez
Catalysts Section Board Member
University of Zaragoza, Division of Processes and Recycling, Zaragoza, Spain
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Speaker:
Dr. Jesús García Cano graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, has a master’s degree from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and obtained his Ph.D. degree at the Universidad de C.-La Mancha on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine. He joined MDPI in February 2020 working as an Assistant Editor of IJMS and Viruses, in which he soon reached the Quality Check position and developed the roles of Section Managing Editor and Journal Relations Specialist in a wide selection of molecular sciences journals (SynBio, BioChem, JPM, Receptors) and others such as EJIHPE.
Besides his editorial roles, he also worked as a Group Leader and Conference Representative and is currently the Office Manager in the company’s Barcelona office.
