MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at Sunway University, 9 October 2025

We are pleased to announce that MDPI will be conducting an Academic Publishing Workshop in collaboration with Sunway University on 9 October 2025.

This workshop is designed for postgraduate students, early career researchers, and faculty members who wish to strengthen their academic writing and publishing skills. Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will gain practical insights into the publishing process and strategies to enhance their success in scholarly communication.

The program will also feature hands-on activities and discussions, offering participants valuable opportunities to engage with experts and peers in the field.

We look forward to a day of learning, knowledge-sharing, and meaningful conversations on best practices in academic publishing.

Date: 9 October 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Program:

Program and Content	Time
Registration	8:45–9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks by Sunway University	9:00–9:10 a.m.
Introduction to MDPI, Open Access and the Editorial Process, Journal Introduction An overview of MDPI’s mission, editorial process, and relevant journals, highlighting the benefits of open access—greater visibility, wider reach, and funding compliance.	9:10–9:30 a.m.
How to Write and Structure a Journal Article A step-by-step guide to crafting a clear, well-organized manuscript, covering key sections, maintaining rigor, highlighting significance, and aligning with the target journal’s style.	9:30–10:30 a.m.
Publication Ethics for Authors Covers key ethical issues like plagiarism, data fabrication, and authorship disputes, with case studies on editorial responses and best practices for maintaining research integrity.	10:30– 11:00 a.m.
Short Break	11:00–11:15 a.m.
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers Learn strategies to address reviewer feedback professionally, craft clear rebuttals, and revise effectively, fostering collaboration and boosting publication success. Skill Lab: Reviewer Says, You Respond	11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Publishing: New Challenges An overview of AI’s growing role in publishing, its benefits for research efficiency, and the challenges it raises in ethics, integrity, and policy. Learn best practices for using AI responsibly in academic work. Quiz	12:15–1:00 p.m.
Closing	1:00–1:30 p.m.

MDPI Speakers:

Ms. Yu Nwe Soe, known as Yuna, graduated with a bachelor’s degree (honors) in biomedical sciences from the National University of Singapore in 2019. She then worked for two years as a research officer at the Genome Institute of Singapore, A*STAR. In August 2021, Yuna joined MDPI as an Assistant Editor for the journal Pharmaceuticals. By March 2023, she had advanced to the role of Group Leader, overseeing a team of 10 editors.
In May 2023, she became the Office Manager of the MDPI Singapore office. In this role, she is responsible for daily operations, including HR, administration, and finance, and collaborates with the Office Editorial Director to manage employee performance. Yuna also actively contributes to marketing and PR initiatives, including scholarly visits, conferences, and regional marketing efforts.

Ms. Lorena Sorina Goja holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master's degree in medical biology from the University of Babes Bolyai, Faculty of Biology and Geology, Cluj Napoca, Romania. She joined MDPI in 2020 and has since gained extensive experience in academic publishing through various roles, including Assistant Editor and Section Managing Editor.
She has worked in publishing for 5 years, and currently serves as a Journal Relations Specialist for multiple journals in MDPI’s Romanian office. In this role, she focuses on building strong relationships with scholars and readers.