Announcements
4 March 2026
MDPI Open Access Insights: Online Academic Publishing Workshop Series with the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Faculty of Health Sciences
This online Academic Publishing Workshop Series, hosted by MDPI’s journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH, ISSN: 1660-4601) in collaboration with the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Faculty of Health Science, offers participants practical advice for their academic writing. Over the six sessions, our Journal Relations Specialists Dr. Sally Wu, Dr. Barnaby Crook and Dr. Antigona Ulndreaj will discuss the following topics: “MDPI Editorial Process: Best Practices for Authors”, “Tips for Writing a Research Manuscript”, “Navigating Peer Review: Best Practices for Authors and Reviewers”, “The Scholarly Publishing Landscape”, “Publication Ethics for Authors”, and “ Artificial Intelligence in Publishing: From Pencils to Neural Networks”. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the academic publishing landscape and how to successfully contribute to it.
Time: All sessions will be held 18:00–19:00 SAST
Schedule:
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Dr. Sally Wu |
5 March 2026 |
MDPI Editorial Process: Best Practices for Authors |
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Dr. Barnaby Crook |
19 March 2026 |
Tips for Writing a Research Manuscript |
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Dr. Barnaby Crook |
16 April 2026 |
Navigating Peer Review: Best Practices for Authors and Reviewers |
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Dr. Sally Wu |
30 April 2026 |
The Scholarly Publishing Landscape |
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Dr. Sally Wu |
14 May 2026 |
Publication Ethics for Authors |
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Dr. Antigona Ulndreaj |
28 May 2026 |
Artificial Intelligence in Publishing: From Pencils to Neural Networks |
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Dr. Sally Wu completed a PhD in medical science at the University of Toronto. She studied the metabolic side effects of antipsychotic drugs for patients with schizophrenia. Shortly after graduating, Dr. Wu began working for MDPI as an Assistant Editor for Cells. She now works as a Regional Journal Relations Specialist. In this role Dr. Wu travels across North America to attend conferences and other scholarly events, communicating with a diverse array of academic stakeholders. She is passionate about scientific communication and dissemination. |
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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. |
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Dr. Antigona Ulndreaj holds a PhD in medical science from the University of Toronto and has completed three postdoctoral fellowships specializing in regenerative medicine and clinical diagnostics. She currently serves as an Assistant Editor for Pharmaceuticals and as a Regional Journal Relations Specialist. With extensive experience in academic publishing, Antigona has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, reviewed more than 25 manuscripts, and, in her editorial role, has processed over 140 manuscripts. Her multifaceted perspective on research and publishing allows her to guide academics in effectively translating their data and ideas into clear, impactful manuscripts. |
