MDPI Scientific Publishing Exchange at the University of Córdoba (UCO), 19 June 2025
MDPI is excited to collaborate with the University of Córdoba (UCO) to host an exclusive scientific publishing 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 scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, guided by experienced editors.
Date: 19 June 2025
Time: 10:00–11:30
Venue: University of Córdoba (UCO)
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L9BRTXR
Schedule:
| Speakers | Program and Content | Schedule |
| Ms. Paula Navarro | Introduction to Open Access, Animals and Veterinary Science | 10:00–10:20 |
| Ms. Paula Navarro | Peer-Review Editorial Process | 10:20–10:40 |
| Mr. Iñigo Aristizábal | Tips on Scientific Writing | 10:40–11:00 |
| Mr. Iñigo Aristizábal | Research Integrity | 11:00–11:20 |
| Q&A Session | 11:20 |
Chairs:
Dr. Francisco Javier Mendoza
Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Cordoba, Campus Rabanales, Cordoba, Spain
Prof. Dr. Alejandro Pérez-Écija
Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Córdoba
MDPI Speakers:
Ms. Paula Navarro is a biotechnologist with more than 6 years of experience in the scientific publishing industry. She joined MDPI in January 2018 and, after having held several roles (including Assistant Editor, Section Managing Editor, and Group Leader), she currently works as a Journal Relations Specialist for five journals: Genes, Antibodies, Dietetics, Epigenomes, and JMAHP. In recent years, she has organized and attended numerous online and in-person meetings with scholars. She has attended several international conferences as the MDPI conference representative.
Mr. Iñigo Aristizabal is a biochemist with strong expertise in the academic publishing industry. He joined the MDPI office in Barcelona as an Assistant Editor in November 2017 and has worked as a Section Managing Editor and later as a Journal Relations Specialist, mainly for Genes, Cardiogenetics, DNA and J—Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal, helping these journals with scholarly meetings and booth attendance at both virtual and in-person conferences.