AKDA AT HAYAG is a hybrid talk series consisting of webinars and seminars prepared by the University Library for the faculty of the University of the Philippines, as well as faculty of state universities and colleges (SUCs), local colleges and universities (LUCs), and public and private higher education institutions (HEIs). In partnership with leading academic research databases such as IEEE Xplore, Web of Science, SAGE Publishing, Emerald Publishing, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, and Springer, this series equips faculty with the knowledge and resources needed for research publishing in their respective disciplines. This initiative will run from May 2024 to December 2024.
Objectives
Primary Objective: To empower the faculty of the University of the Philippines as well as faculty of state universities and colleges (SUCs), local colleges and universities (LUCs), and public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) with publishing knowledge necessary to connect research efforts with achieving impact
Specific Objectives:
- To enlighten faculty regarding the research publishing procedures and requirements of different publishers
- To inform faculty of the existing range of publishing platforms available for them to disseminate their research in their respective disciplines
- To provide faculty practical guidance on manuscript preparation and submission and the peer review process
- To encourage faculty to engage in impactful research and submit their works for publishing
Timeline & Partnerships
Session 8: Publishing in Impactful Journals
Ms. Mabel Tang
Marketing Director, Springer Nature
This session aims to provide a comprehensive overview on the editorial process of an international scientific publisher, highlighting key aspects to pay attention to when publishing an article. Additionally, it seeks to guide participants on how to identify impactful resources on various platforms.
Learning Objectives:
- To enable participants to have a fundamental understanding of the article submission process
- To provide the participants some practical tips on writing manuscripts and identifying relevant journals and books for research
Previous Sessions
Session 1: Publishing Your Research & Innovation with IEEE: Choices and Procedures
Session 1: Publishing Your Research & Innovation with IEEE: Choices and Procedures
Mr. Alex Liu Yupeng
Manager, Client Services, Asia
This session guides authors on the procedures and steps of preparing and submitting a paper to IEEE journal or conferences, and explains the peer review process. Topics covered include:
- Choices for publishing with IEEE: Journals & Conferences
- Manuscript preparation
- Paper submission process: Journals & Conferences
- Peer Review Process & Reviewer comments
- After publication: What shall we do?
- IEEE Resources for author
Session 2: Publishing Strategically for Research Impact with Web of Science and Journal Citation Reports
Session 2: Publishing Strategically for Research Impact with Web of Science and Journal Citation Reports
Ms. Dju-Lyn Chng
Senior Customer Success Consultant – APAC
This shall equip authors with effective strategies for evaluating journals to make informed decisions regarding journal selection and research publication. By exploring journal impact metrics and analyzing journal trends, this session aims to provide insights into determining the most suitable venues for the participants’ research publications.
At the end of the session, the participants are expected to:
- Understand how Web of Science can be used to efficiently find the most influential research papers within a discipline or across disciplines;
- Learn how to examine the citation network of a paper to identify gaps and emerging trends in a particular topic;
- Utilize other key metrics for journal evaluation beyond the impact factor;
- Determine predatory publishing practices and learn ways to avoid predatory journals;
- Implement the best practices of using Journal Impact Factor and/or Journal Citation Indicator for journal evaluation, and;
- Explore and utilize methods for journal comparison and selection of the best-fit journal to publish your research.
Session 3: Editor’s Talk: “Publishing for Impact”: New Lessons and Lessons Relearned
Session 3: Editor’s Talk: “Publishing for Impact”: New Lessons and Lessons Relearned
Professor Dr Hiram Ting
i-CATS University College
Emerald Publishing Brand Ambassador
This session provides authors some insights into the importance of publishing for impact beyond metrics. By offering lessons and strategies for authors on how to increase the impact of their work, this session aims to empower authors with the knowledge and know-hows to effectively disseminate their research and achieve impact beyond academic circles. Topics covered include:
- How to choose the right journal or publication outlet
- The difference of traditional impact metrics vis-a-vis broader impacts
- How to ensure quality and impact during the manuscript selection and review process
- The significance of open access journals
- How to effectively disseminate research through various channels
- How research can influence policy, practice, and public understanding
- The importance of transparency, reproducibility, and ethical research practices in achieving real impact
At the end of this session, the participants are expected to understand the significance of publishing research for the broader society. The participants are also expected to learn strategies on how to ensure their outputs are accessible, credible, reproducible, and influential.
Session 4: How to Publish Journal Articles and Write Business Cases
Session 4: How to Publish Journal Articles and Write Business Cases
Ms. Rosalia da Garcia
Managing Director, Sage Asia-Pacific and Central Asia
This session is divided into two lectures tackling different topics: publishing research articles and writing business cases. The first lecture delves into the intricacies of the publishing process and explores the options and challenges in publishing research articles. The second lecture focuses on the technicalities of writing business cases and provides insights into how successful and well-written cases are made. This is specially catered to those who are new to writing cases or are interested in becoming an author of business cases.
At the end of the session, the participants are expected to:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the research publishing process;
- Determine the most salient steps in publishing a research article;
- Assess where they would most likely encounter problems;
- Understand the significance of business cases in the fields of human resource management, marketing, operations management, corporate responsibility, and entrepreneurship, among many others; and,
- Learn how to craft well-written business cases.
Session 5: How Elsevier Harnesses Generative AI for Deeper Insights in Academic Research
Session 5: How Elsevier Harnesses Generative AI for Deeper Insights in Academic Research
Mr. Nicholas Pak
Elsevier Customer Success Team Manager for South Asia and South-East Asia
This seminar shall define and explain the fundamental concepts related to Generative AI and how AI is being used in the publishing community. Additionally, the seminar shall discuss how to formulate actionable plans around AI based on the knowledge and strategies shared.
By the end of the seminar, participants should be able to:
- articulate their thoughts and ideas about how AI is leveraged in the publishing community with clarity and confidence.
- demonstrate a clear understanding of Generative AI by being able to define and explain its core concepts;
- apply the principles of AI to real-world publishing situations, effectively translating theory into practice
- critically analyze and evaluate different perspectives on AI, identifying potential strengths and weaknesses across various approaches
Session 6: Choosing Quality Open Access Journals for your Research
Session 6: Choosing Quality Open Access Journals for your Research
Victoria Babbit
Director of Researcher Development & Outreach Taylor & Francis Group
This webinar seeks to empower faculty with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and assess quality open access journals for the effective dissemination of their works. As the demand for open access content continues to grow, this webinar particularly aims to engage faculty to be more discerning in their choices of publication to ensure that their research reaches the right audience and is published in reputable scholarly venues.
Objectives:
- To enlighten faculty regarding the research publishing procedures and requirements of different publishers.
- To inform faculty of the existing range of publishing platforms available for them to disseminate their research in their respective disciplines.
- To provide faculty practical guidance on manuscript preparation and submission and the peer review process.
- To encourage faculty to engage in impactful research and submit their works for publishing.
Session 7: Publishing Open Access for Authors: Navigating Transformative Agreements
Session 7: Publishing Open Access for Authors: Navigating Transformative Agreements
Ms. Kane Kang
Author Services and Asia Training Executive, Cambridge University Press
This session seeks to provide authors with essential insights into the publishing procedures at Cambridge University Press, including transformative agreements that support Open Access. Participants will learn to use Core or ScholarOne for submissions, along with a deep dive into available publishing options that align with transformative agreements, ensuring authors are well-prepared to navigate the Open Access landscape.
Learning Objectives:
- To enlighten authors regarding the research publishing procedures and requirements of Cambridge University Press
- To guide authors in using Core or ScholarOne for paper submissions
- To educate authors about the peer review process, transformative agreements, and all the publishing platforms offered by Cambridge University Press
Upcoming Sessions
