Head, Evidence Synthesis Unit, PROPUL Evidence LLP, India
Date: 05th September 2025 | Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST
This session explores effective strategies for selecting the most suitable academic journal for your research paper to maximize its visibility, impact, and chances of acceptance. It covers key considerations in journal selection, including scope alignment, audience targeting, impact factor and indexing, open access options, and publication timelines. Attendees will learn how to evaluate journal guidelines, assess fit with their manuscript’s content and novelty, and avoid common pitfalls such as predatory journals or mismatched submissions. Practical tools and resources for journal identification and decision-making will also be introduced, empowering researchers to navigate the publishing landscape confidently and strategically.
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Department of Medical Parasitology & Mycology, School of Public Health & Institute of Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Date: 05th November 2025 | Time: 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM IST
Plagiarism is the unethical practice of presenting others’ work or ideas as one’s own without proper acknowledgment. This session explores the various types of plagiarism, ranging from direct copying to self-plagiarism and mosaic plagiarism. It highlights the serious academic, legal, and professional consequences plagiarism can have on individuals and institutions. The workshop also focuses on effective prevention strategies, including proper citation practices, use of plagiarism detection tools, and fostering academic integrity through education and policy enforcement.
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Professor Sogo Matlala, Associate Professor, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Date: 02nd December 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
Topic Overview:
“Navigating the Peer Review Process” aims to demystify the scholarly peer review system by offering practical guidance on how to handle reviewer feedback constructively. Participants will explore different types of peer review, learn how to prepare professional responses to reviewers, and apply best practices for manuscript revisions that increase the chances of publication success.
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Deputy Director and EDI Lead UBEL Doctoral
Training Programme (DTP)
Co-Lead Global Maternal and Newborn Health Hub
Faculty International Lead
Editorial Board: Journal of Further and Higher Education; PLOS ONE
University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
This workshop aims to foster collaborative research practices by exploring effective strategies for building and sustaining research partnerships. It will guide participants through the process of developing joint research agendas, sharing authorship responsibilities, and co-writing scholarly publications. The session will emphasize inclusive, equitable, and cross-disciplinary approaches to research collaboration, while offering practical tools to navigate challenges in co-authorship, project coordination, and publishing.
University of Greenwich
United Kingdom
This workshop explores the growing emphasis on wellbeing as a central focus in global public health. Moving beyond disease prevention and treatment, the session will examine how wellbeing is being integrated into research frameworks, policy agendas, and community-based interventions. Participants will engage in critical discussions on measuring wellbeing, its cultural dimensions, and its implications for health equity and sustainable development. This workshop offers a valuable platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share insights and innovative approaches to advancing holistic health and wellbeing worldwide.
MB; BS, MSc, MPA, PhD, FRSPH, Cert. Clinical Trials (Harvard), Postdoc (Harvard)
Professor of Epidemiology and Implementation Research
Head of Doctoral Programs in the Department of Public Health
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
South Africa
This session will delve into the critical issue of health inequities and explore actionable strategies for achieving universal healthcare access. Key topics include innovative models for financing UHC in developing economies, reducing systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities, and the role of global partnerships and donor funding in sustaining public health systems. The discussion aims to foster cross-sector dialogue and inspire policy-driven solutions for equitable healthcare delivery worldwide.
