2 December 2024
Join Us at “MDPI Open Access — Online Author Training Program with City University London”, 3 December 2024

MDPI is pleased to collaborate with City University London, UK, to host an author training session that provides essential insights into MDPI and the world of Open Access publishing. Academic Editors from MDPI will lead the session, focusing on the theme of peer review in academic publishing. Peer review is a fundamental process that not only enhances the quality of individual research but also bolsters the integrity of the wider academic community.

Date: 3 December 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (GMT)
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aYlYqAqrQrqITqYjDbFYmg

Program:

Speaker/Presentation

Time (in GMT)

Opening Speech

11:00 a.m.–11.10 a.m.

Ms. Mary O’Sullivan
Introduction to MDPI and Open Access Publishing

11:10 a.m.–11.30 a.m.

Ms. Bianca Berezoschi Raluca
How to Peer Review a Manuscript + How to Respond to Peer Review Comments

11:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.

Ms. Mary O’Sullivan
Reasons for Manuscript Rejections

11:50 a.m.–12:10 p.m.

Q&A Session

12:10 p.m.–12:25 p.m.

Closing Speech

12:25 p.m.–12:30 p.m.

MDPI Speakers:

Speaker

Biography


Ms. Mary O'Sullivan

Ms. Mary O'Sullivan obtained her B.Sc. in genetics in 2019 and her M.Sc. in molecular cell biology with bio-innovation in 2020 from University College Cork, Ireland. She started her career at MDPI in January 2023 working within the Editorial Department for the journal Cancers as an Assistant Editor and, following this, a Section Managing Editor. Currently, Ms. O'Sullivan is a Journal Relations Specialist based in the UK office in Manchester.


Ms. Bianca Berezoschi Raluca

Ms. Bianca Berezoschi Raluca holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from 'Babes-Bolyai' University in Cluj, Romania. She joined MDPI in 2020 and has since undertaken various roles within the editorial department. Currently, she is serving as a Journal Relations Specialist, where she focuses on cultivating strong relationships with scholars, readers, and other stakeholders, overseeing the development and strategic direction of internal and external relations for MDPI journals.

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