MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 14 January 2025

In collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) is hosting an author training session designed to educate attendees on MDPI’s paper publication process and the ecosystem surrounding open access publishing. This session will cover a comprehensive introduction to the Molecules journal and the editorial process, providing valuable insights and instilling essential skills for structuring papers and replying to reviewers effectively. Additionally, participants will be instructed on methods to improve their scientific writing, with experts in the field leading the session to ensure a thorough understanding of how to escalate their publishing potential.

Date: 14 January 2025
Time: 14:00–16:00
Venue: Y716, Block Y, Lee Shau Kee Building, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YPc3j4exgUm4L-Xcb1vPRD-o2qhCnLlKho1hJV7-QdVUOVBTUEZEQUlQQTRKUE9XNkgzWklJVlpQMi4u&route=shorturl

Schedule:

Speaker	Program	Time
Prof. Chow Ming Cheung Larry (Chair)	Opening Ceremony	14:00–14:10
Ms. Maud Yin	Journal Introduction and MDPI Editorial Process	14:10–14:45
Mr. Kurtis Jackson	Advantages of Open Access	14:45–15:20
Dr. Krit Inthajak	How to Write and Structure a Journal Article	15:20–15:55
	Closing Ceremony	15:55–16:00

Speakers:

	Ms. Maud Yin graduated from Beijing International Studies University with a master’s degree in English language and literature and joined MDPI as an Assistant Editor for Molecules in September 2019. In 2021 and 2022, she worked as a Section Managing Editor for the same journal. In addition to her editorial duties, she has worked as an English Editing Coordinator and then as an Author Services Coordinator for MDPI Author Services since 2021. Since October 2022, she has served as a Managing Editor for Molecules and has been responsible for the journal's editorial affairs, market work, and team management and helped with publication ethics issues.
	Mr. Kurtis Jackson graduated from Cardiff University with a master’s degree in translation studies in 2016, joining MDPI later that same year. In 2019, he was tasked with opening and establishing MDPI’s office in Manchester, UK. After serving as Office Manager for two years, he became Head of English Editing with the mission of ensuring the efficient and high-quality editing of all papers published by MDPI. Since 2021, Kurtis has been overseeing and developing MDPI’s Author Services, with the goal of supporting authors in writing and publishing their work.
	Dr. Krit Inthajak graduated from the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, with a Ph.D. in engineering and technology. He joined MDPI in May 2020 as the Assistant Editor of Molecules, becoming a Section Managing Editor in February 2021 and a Journal Relations Specialist in October 2024.