Join Us Online at the MDPI Scientific Publishing Workshop with Auckland University of Technology, 22 & 24 July 2025
MDPI is pleased to host a Scientific Publishing Exchange in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology. These upcoming online workshops aim to support researchers at various stages of their academic journey by providing essential guidance on navigating the publishing process.
Each session is tailored to a specific audience, offering practical tools and insights—from manuscript preparation and submission to peer review and open access publishing.
Please note the following:
- Session 1 (22 July): Tailored for postgraduate students pursuing their Ph.D.;
- Session 2 (24 July): Intended for early career researchers (ECRs).
Participants are encouraged to register for the session that best aligns with their research experience.
Date: 22 & 24 July 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (BJT) | 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (NZT)
Venue: Zoom (virtual)
Session 1 registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uGUnQli-STWnUPvYpkXQpg.
Session 2 registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kBfr62SxSnm20LDnOQIBbg.
Programme
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Ms. Andjela Sakota |
Opening Address
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10:00–10:05 a.m. |
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Ms. Andjela Sakota |
MDPI, Open Access, and Introduction to Journals This session introduces MDPI and the open access publishing model, highlighting journals in the fields of engineering, electrical and electronics, and environment and ecology. It also provides a concise overview of MDPI’s editorial process, including peer review and ethical practices. |
10:05–10:30 a.m. |
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Ms. Andjela Sakota |
How to Write and Structure an Academic Paper Developed by MDPI’s Author Services team, this section offers effective strategies for crafting clear, coherent manuscripts, while improving logical flow, readability, and impactful communication with both reviewers and readers. |
10:30–11:05 a.m. |
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Dr. Wei Thye Lee |
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers This session will guide authors in effectively addressing both major and minor revision comments from peer reviewers. Participants will learn how to make the necessary adjustments to their manuscripts while ensuring that all feedback is thoroughly addressed. By mastering this process, authors can enhance their chances of successful publication. |
11:05–11:40 a.m. |
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Q&A Session |
11:40–11:55 a.m. |
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Closing of Programme |
11:55–12:00 p.m. |
Chair and speaker:
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Dr. Wei Thye Lee earned his Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore (NUS), where his research focused on experimental therapeutics in pre-clinical models of neurodegenerative diseases. He has published in many Scopus- and Web of Science (WOS)-indexed journals throughout his academic career. At MDPI, he has held various editorial roles, including Assistant Editor, Publishing Specialist, and Special Issue Editor. He is currently serving as the Institutional Partnership Manager for MDPI, liaising with institutions across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. |
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Ms. Andjela Sakota joined MDPI in November 2019. She holds a B.Sc. degree in physics and is currently working on a master’s thesis in the field of engineering/project management. She has served as an Assistant Editor and Section Managing Editor for the journal Sensors and recently began her role as a Journal Relations Specialist for the same journal. In addition to her editorial work, she has also been working as a Group Leader for Section 1 and the “Mechanical Engineering” Section in the Serbia offices since September 2022. |
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