MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at the Medical College of Wisconsin, 3 December 2025

The Medical College of Wisconsin and the Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), in collaboration with MDPI and the Behavioral Sciences journal, will host an Academic Publishing Workshop on the fundamentals of academic publishing, with a focus on practical skills and emerging trends. In addition to guidance on structuring and writing journal articles, the session will introduce participants to the role of artificial intelligence in publishing—from foundational concepts in generative AI to its broad applications in research workflows and its integration within MDPI’s operations. Attendees will also explore best practices in peer review, including how the process works, what constitutes a strong review report, and how to deliver high-quality feedback as both authors and reviewers. Finally, the session will cover essential aspects of publication ethics, outlining common ethical challenges, how journals address them, and real case studies to help participants navigate responsible research and publishing. All students and early-career researchers interested in strengthening their publishing skills are warmly encouraged to attend.

Project Name	Online Behavioral Sciences APW at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Date and Time (local Time)	13:00–15:00 CST, 3 December 2025
Online /Offline	Online
Venue	Online (Zoom)
Registration	https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8117637587953/WN_92QH3XSmTXKRdgxXq_D9Rg
Institution	Medical College of Wisconsin's Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS)
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Leading journal	Behavioral Sciences (ISSN: 2076-328X)

Schedule:

Speakers	Program and content	Time
Crina Marină	Opening Speech	13:00-13:05
Barnaby Crook	Peer Review Guidelines: Best Practices for Authors and Reviewers	13:05-13:25
Crina Marină	Publication Ethics for Authors	13:25-14:15
Barnaby Crook	Artificial Intelligence in Publishing: From Pencils to Neural Networks	14:15-14:55
	Closing of the Event	14:55-15:00

MDPI Speakers:

Mrs. Crina Marină holds a degree in forensic psychology and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, Babeș-Bolyai University, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. In 2021, she joined MDPI as an Assistant Editor, and since 2023, she has been working as a Journal Relations Specialist. In this role, she supports several journals within the social sciences, as well as titles in the humanities and life sciences. Her work focuses on building and maintaining relationships with scholars, and she actively contributes to author trainings, conference promotion, and the organization of webinars that connect and inspire the academic community.

Dr. Barnaby Crook completed an MA in philosophy and neuroscience at the Humboldt University of Berlin in 2021 and a PhD in the philosophy of artificial intelligence at the University of Bayreuth in 2025. After moving from Germany to Toronto, Dr. Crook began working for MDPI as an Assistant Editor with the journal IJERPH. He now works as a Regional Journal Relations Specialist for North America. In this role, Dr. Crook builds and maintains relationships with academic stakeholders, fostering collaboration and developing partnerships. He is passionate about scientific communication and research integrity.