Jul 21, 2022 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Effective communication with journal editors from the pre-submission phase through article publication is an important skillset every academic should learn. When should you contact the editor if your manuscript is ‘stuck’ in a journal’s online system? What is the etiquette for appealing an editorial...

May 18, 2022 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Presenting your research in PowerPoint format is often required for conferences, thesis defenses, laboratory meetings and job interviews. However, creating and presenting an effective, dynamic, and professional slideshow is never easy and may be especially overwhelming for non-native English speaker...

Apr 13, 2022 09:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Peer review is a cornerstone of research and of the scientific endeavor. Providing constructive scrutiny of the work of your peers ensures that research is of a sufficiently high quality for publication and helps researchers enhance their work. As a result, the overall quality of research in any giv...

Dec 15, 2021 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

This collaborative and educational webinar welcomes special guests, Professor Hiroki Sayama, Chief Editor for open access journal Complexity, and Alexander Siegenfeld, PhD student and author of the Article of the Year 2020 for Complexity, as they discuss what makes an exceptional publication and how...

Nov 05, 2021 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Streamlining peer review and achieving rapid publication not only accelerate the dissemination of scientific findings, but also decrease the likelihood of being scooped, and allow for a quicker return to your next research project or funding proposal. So, are you ready to publish your research fast...

Oct 14, 2021 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Part of a new webinar series, "Conversations with a Hindawi Editor", this educational webinar welcomes special guests, Dr. Chiara Bedon, Lead Guest Editor and Associate Editor for Advances in Civil Engineering, and Luke Barrett, Head of Content Development at Hindawi, as they discuss the benefits of...

Sep 15, 2021 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Although quantitative metrics are an important—albeit controversial—measure of scholarly research, having your work cited remains an essential aspect of every scientist’s career. Tune in to this month’s LetPub webinar to learn techniques to increase citation count, maximize the impact of your pub...

Aug 20, 2021 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Dr. Avriel Licciardi and Dr. Clark Holdsworth as they welcome special guest—and former journal editor—Dr. Joseph Licciardi for this month’s exclusive LetPub webinar. Tune in and learn how to properly adhere to response letter norms, address difficult reviewer comments, and write a compelling “r...

Jul 23, 2021 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Researchers falling prey to “predatory” publishing have increased at an alarming rate over the past few years, primarily due to the “publish or perish” culture in academia. It is thus a necessity for academics—no matter your career level—to be capable of recognizing questionable journals and scienti...

Jun 18, 2021 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

An engaging webinar has always been a powerful tool in academia and industry, but keeping an audience interested throughout is no easy task. More importantly, with the rapid transition to online learning, as well as virtual conferences, understanding best practices for running successful, informativ...