5 June 2025
MDPI Open Science Insights: Scientific Publishing Workshop at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), 26 June 2025
MDPI is excited to collaborate with the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain, to host an exclusive scientific publishing workshop aimed at empowering researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for a successful scientific publishing exchange. This workshop will cover the key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing model, including editorial workflow, publication ethics, and the role of artificial intelligence in scholarly publishing. Participants will receive practical tips on improving their scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, guided by experienced editors.
Date: 26 June 2025
Time: 12:30–14:00
Venue: Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L8Y8TWK
Schedule:
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Dr. Enric Sayas |
Introduction: the AI revolution in Scientific Publishing |
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Understanding the engines: How LLMs work |
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The double-edged sword: Limitations of LLMs |
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Responsible AI usage |
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The dark side: misinformation and the publisher's role |
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AI in the scientific publishing landscape: author and publisher's perspective |
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Guidelines and issues for AI in publishing |
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AI at MDPI |
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The road ahead |
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Q&A Session |
Chair:
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Dr. Juan José Pascual Guest Editor and Section Board Member of Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615) Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain |
Speaker:
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Dr. Enric Sayas holds a Ph.D. in biotechnology from the Universitat Politècnica de València. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship in Geneva, he joined MDPI in 2016, gaining extensive experience in editorial processes and later serving as Office Director of MDPI Barcelona. Now, as a Business Analyst for MDPI’s AI team, he combines his editorial expertise with his passion for Artificial Intelligence. He works closely with the technical team to develop and implement AI-driven solutions tailored to editorial needs, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in scientific publishing. Dr. Sayas is passionate about fostering transparency and innovation in scholarly publishing, with a strong focus on open access and the ethical use of AI. He enjoys building systems that make scientific communication more accessible, efficient, and fair. |
