• To provide understanding of research article writing and avoid common mistakes.
• To understand the selection of high-impact journals, publication stages, peer-review process.
• To provide guidance on submission of manuscript, additional documents.
• To provide guidance on importance of research profiles, post-publication strategies.

Day 1: Effective Research Article Writing 
Introduction

• Welcome and introduction to the workshop’s goals and format.
• Brief overview of the publishing process and its significance in academic success.

Key Components of Effective Writing

• Methodology: Tips for clear and concise descriptions of research methods.
• Results and Discussion: Guidance on presenting results effectively and crafting insightful discussions.
• Supplementary Materials and Graphical Abstracts: How to enhance articles with supportive and visual data.
• Tools and Software: Introduction to LaTeX for structuring and formatting articles, and GraphPad Prism for visual data representation.

Interactive Q&A

• Address participant questions and clarify concepts discussed.

Day 2: Selecting the Right Journal and Navigating Submissions
Introduction

• Recap of Day 1 and introduction to Day 2 focus areas.

Journal Selection and Submission Strategy

• Selecting the Right Journal: How to use tools like JANE to match your manuscript with appropriate journals.
• Understanding the Submission Process: Key steps in the submission process including required documents and submission portals.
• Tools and Software: Demonstration of how to use Editorial Manager for submitting papers.

Interactive Q&A

• Engage with participants to answer questions and discuss strategies for successful journal submission.

Day 3: Maximizing Research Visibility and Impact
Introduction

• Recap of Day 2 and introduction to the importance of post-publication strategies.

Building and Maintaining Research Profiles

• Creating and Optimizing Profiles: Importance of profiles on platforms like Google Scholar, ORCID.
• Identifying Peers and Networking: How to use these platforms to connect with other researchers and expand your professional network.

Post-Publication Strategies

• Tracking Citations and Impact: How to monitor and increase your h-index and i-10 index.
• Engaging with the Research Community: Best practices for responding to feedback and promoting your work.

Interactive Q&A and Wrap-Up

• Final round of questions and discussion.
• Summary of the workshop and guidance on implementing learned strategies.

• Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related fields.
• Professionals in academic research, scientific communication, or journal publishing.
• Individuals with a strong interest in high-impact scientific writing and academic publishing.