Announcements
30 April 2026
MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 11 May 2026
MDPI is excited to collaborate with the Universidad Complutense de Madrid to host an exclusive academic 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 their scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, guided by experienced editors.
Date: 11 May 2026
Time: 15:30–17:30
Venue: Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas
Schedule:
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Speaker |
Program and Content |
Time |
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Ms. Caral Zhou |
Introduction to Open Access and the Biology & Brain Sciences Journal |
15:30 – 15:55 |
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Ms. Caral Zhou |
Peer-Review Editorial Process |
15:55 – 16:20 |
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Ms. Caral Zhou |
Open Access and Publication Repositories |
16:20 – 16:40 |
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Mr. Iñigo Aristizabal |
Integrity in Scientific Publishing |
16:40 – 16:55 |
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Mr. Iñigo Aristizabal |
Responsible Use of AI in Academic Publications |
16:55 – 17:20 |
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Mr. Iñigo Aristizabal |
Quality Criteria in Scientific Publications |
17:20 – 17:30 |
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Q&A Session |
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Chair:
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Dr. Nuria de Pedro Ormeño, Editorial Board Member of Biology |
Speakers:
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Mr. Iñigo Artistizabal 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 Senior Journal Relations Specialist, helping journals with scholarly meetings and booth attendance at both virtual and in-person conferences. |
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Ms. Caral Zhou holds a master’s degree from the University of Barcelona. She began her career at MDPI in 2023, working with the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) and the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (JFMK). In 2024, she advanced to the position of Section Managing Editor, and in 2025, she was appointed Journal Relations Specialist for JFMK, where she continues to contribute to the journal’s development and collaboration initiatives. |
