MDPI Open Access — Online Scientific Publishing Exchange with Newcastle University in Singapore
3 March 2025
Join Us Online at the MDPI Scientific Publishing Exchange with Newcastle University in Singapore
MDPI is hosting a Scientific Publishing Exchange with Newcastle University in Singapore. This session will offer authors a comprehensive overview of the open access landscape, including MDPI's processes and opportunities tailored for postgraduate students pursuing a part-time Ph.D. This workshop aims to provide participants with practical tools and insights to navigate the journey from manuscript preparation to successful publication.
Date: 6 March 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Zoom (virtual)
Registration
This is a FREE workshop. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join.
Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Certificates of attendance will be delivered to those who attend the live session.
If you cannot attend, register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available.
Session Chair
Dr. Anurag Sharma serves as the Director of Postgraduate Research and an Associate Professor in Electrical Power Engineering at Newcastle University's Singapore campus. His research expertise encompasses sustainable energy solutions, smart grids, and the planning of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Dr. Sharma’s work delves into the integration of artificial intelligence with electric power systems, addressing contemporary challenges and exploring future possibilities in energy management. His recent research includes a quantitative study on residential energy consumption in Singapore, utilising machine learning approaches to analyse demographic and personality influences. He is also a Senior Member of the IEEE and currently serves as the Chair of the IEEE Power and Energy Society Singapore Chapter.
MDPI Speakers
- MDPI, Open Access, and Introduction to Journals - How to Write and Structure an Academic Paper
Ms. Andjela Sakota joined MDPI in November 2019. She holds a BS.c. degree in physics and is currently working on a master's thesis in the engineering/project management field. She has been working as an Assistant Editor and Section Managing Editor for the journal Sensors and recently began her role as a Journal Relations Specialist for the same journal. In addition to her editorial work, she has also worked as a Group Leader for Section 1 and the Mechanical Engineering Section in the Serbia offices since September 2022.
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers
Ms. Berezoschi Bianca Raluca holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj, Romania. She joined MDPI in 2020 and has since undertaken various roles within the editorial department. Currently serving as a Journal Relations Specialist, she focuses on cultivating strong relationships with scholars, readers, and other stakeholders, overseeing the development and strategic direction of internal and external relations for MDPI journals.
Program
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Time |
Program and Content |
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6:00–6:05 p.m. |
Opening Address by Session Chair—Dr. Anurag Sharma
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6:05–6:25 p.m. |
MDPI, Open Access, and Introduction to Journals Speaker: Ms. Andjela Sakota This session introduces MDPI and the open access publishing model and highlights journals in the engineering, electrical and electronics, and environment and ecology fields. It also offers a concise overview of MDPI’s editorial process, covering peer review and ethical practices. |
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6:25–6:45 p.m. |
How to Write and Structure an Academic Paper Speaker: Ms. Andjela Sakota Developed by MDPI’s Author Services team, this section provides effective strategies for crafting clear, coherent manuscripts, and improving logical flow, readability, and impactful communication with reviewers and readers. |
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6:45–7:05 p.m. |
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers Speaker: Ms. Bianca Raluca Berezoschi This session will guide authors on effectively addressing major and minor revision comments from peer reviewers. Participants will learn how to make the necessary adjustments to their manuscripts while ensuring that all feedback is adequately addressed. By mastering this process, authors can improve their chances of successful publication. |
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7:05–7:15 p.m. |
Q&A Session |
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7:15–7:25 p.m. |
Experience sharing by Dr. Anurag Sharma |
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7:25–7:30 p.m. |
Closing of Programme |
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