Scholarly Publishing Process Research Articles

Empowering early career humanities researchers to successfully navigate the scholarly publishing process

This case report illustrates how a scholarly communication librarian partnered with a humanities subject librarian and others to address knowledge gaps that graduate students and early career researchers at a large public research institution have about the scholarly publishing landscape. To address frequently asked questions the organizers identified from their individual experiences working with researchers, they chose a panel format where each speaker responded to a common scenario posed by a moderator. The webinar was recorded and shared internally on various sites as a reference. Feedback indicated the webinar was informative and helpful, and organizers plan to use it as a blueprint for future webinars or videos on specific topics about scholarly publishing.

Scholarly Publishing Practices among LIS Lecturers in Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria

This study investigates the scholarly publishing practices among LIS lecturers in Nigerian higher education institutions, focusing on their publishing outlets, perceived barriers, and necessary skills for successful publishing. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, the study gathered data from 362 LIS educators across Nigerian institutions through a questionnaire, analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study reveals that LIS lecturers in Nigerian higher education institutions have positive perceptions of scholarly publishing, recognizing its importance for professional growth and career advancement. Furthermore, the findings indicate that while academic journals are the primary outlet for communicating research findings, LIS lecturers also utilize a range of other channels, including conference proceedings, books, social media, and collaborative research projects, highlighting a diverse approach to scholarly dissemination. The findings emphasize the paramount importance of skills required to navigate the scholarly publishing process effectively. The study recommended that higher institutions of education should implement mentorship and training programs specifically designed to support lecturers in developing the skills needed for scholarly publishing.

A Qualitative Research on Being an Author, Reviewer and Editor in the Scholarly Publication Process

This study aims to reveal the essence a group of health sciences academics’ experience in producing scholarly publications.
 In this study conducted with the qualitative phenomenological approach, a set of predetermined criteria were used to select the participants for inclusion in the study group. Thus, the criterion-based sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used in this study. A semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers was used as a data collection tool. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with the participants. Upon observing data saturation, the data collection process was ended. 12 academics were included in this study. After the interview records were transcribed by the researchers, they were all transferred to the MAXQDA 2022 program, through which coding and thematic analyses were performed.
 Regarding the scholarly publication process, the themes titled as "authoring", "peer reviewing", "editing",n"publication ethics", "dissatisfaction," and "suggestions" emerged in the analysis of the data. 
 The results obtained in this research render academics’ experiences in the publication processes visible. Thus, it enables publication integrity assessment by focusing on the three important agents of the scholarly publication process: the author, reviewer, and the editor. 
 Reviewing the related literature revealed very few studies on publication processes of health sciences academics’. Discussing and revealing the experiences of academics related to the publication process is necessary to increase the transparency and quality of this process. Thus, this study can serve as a guide for future studies.

Extent of publishing in predatory journals by academics in higher education institutions in Zimbabwe: A case study of a university

ABSTRACT The publish or perish concept requires academics to ensure that they take part in research and publish the research results in academic journals. The emergency of predatory publishers has led to negativity in the scholarly publishing process. Some researchers are unaware that some publishers are unethical. A study was conducted to determine the extent of predatory publishing in Zimbabwe among academics. A survey was carried out using a multi-method approach at a public university in Zimbabwe. Articles published between 2012 and 2022 were retrieved using the Harzing publish or perish software. In total, 977 articles were retrieved, and after data cleaning using Open Refine, 357 records were analyzed using the journal evaluation rubric and scoring sheet to note the extent of predatory publishing among the various schools. The articles were then classified into 3 sections i.e., predatory, not predatory, and borderline. The findings revealed that predatory publishing is prevalent in the social sciences. The authors recommend the importance of training to create awareness about the dangers of predatory publishing and how to avoid them to improve the scholarly output of the institution, which is key to university ranking.

A review of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts by medical oncology journals.

11023 Background: In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the ongoing structural inequities impacting all facets of academic medicine. Efforts are underway to adopt an intentional and systemic approach to meaningful incorporation of DEI in academia. Here, we review the ongoing efforts by scientific peer-reviewed journals to ensure an equitable publication process, and an inclusive and diverse participation and distribution of oncological research. Methods: Medical oncology journals with the highest impact factor were identified using the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), a publicly available portal that includes the journals and country scientific indicators developed from the information contained in the Scopus database. 39 Journals in the first ranking quartile (Q1) with the highest impact were identified to have an SJR >2. An online review of journal websites’ content was performed between Jan 8th – Feb 8th, 2023, to extract the data available in the accompanying table. Results: 38.5% of journals include a DEI statement on their website. One journal has a dedicated editorial director of equity. Three journals (8%) have a specific online DEI corner highlighting related articles and initiatives. 20% of the journals publicly outlined specific DEI policies, such as formalizing the process for assessment and reporting, and identifying and inviting peer reviewers with DEI expertise. Finally, 20% of journals published limited specific metrics assessing the impact of their DEI efforts, such as data regarding the primary corresponding authors at country and region level in the last five years, and the gender diversity of their editorial boards. Conclusions: Our study highlights the limited publicly available data online regarding ongoing DEI initiatives and dedicated editorial positions in high impact medical oncology journals. It is imperative that we aim for greater intentionality and transparency about such efforts, with reporting of clear and specific impact metrics. In addition, these efforts cannot be performative and must foster a more equitable scholarly publication process, promote accountability, and assist in formulating best practices. Our analysis suggests a clear unmet need and represents a call to action. High impact oncology journals have an opportunity to set the tone for the entire oncology medical community. [Table: see text]

Our mission to support Arab family-related research through open access publishing: A message from the Editor in Chief

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

اتجاهات التقنيات الناشئة والمكتبات

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

The hidden curriculum of academic writing: Toward demystifying manuscript preparation in counseling psychology.

In this article, we aim to unpack some of the hidden curriculum in publishing successfully in the Journal of Counseling Psychology (JCP) and other academic outlets. The many unspoken and implicit considerations behind writing a successful academic article can reinforce epistemic exclusions around class, gender, race, sexuality, and other axes of power that ultimately limit who gets to publish in academic journals and about what. Thus, we work to articulate the processes behind writing an academic article. Specifically, we offer suggestions for (a) writing compelling, precise, and parsimonious introductions, (b) clearly addressing the goals of the study via an accurate and detailed description of the method, (c) aligning analytic decisions with the research questions or hypotheses and the data parameters at hand, and (d) discussing the story of data in the context of prior scholarship, study limitations, and real-world implications. Where applicable, we provide concrete examples of published studies to "unhide" writing processes and to illustrate the invisible narratives and intentions behind key writing practices. We also present a checklist as an easy-to-reference companion to this article to help demystify the writing process. This article aligns with the commitment of JCP's editorial leadership to play an active role in opening up the scholarly publication process so that the pipeline of manuscripts submitted to and accepted by JCP shapes a more inclusive future for the field. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

2023 and the post-FIFA World Cup era

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

Organization IDs in Germany—Results of an Assessment of the Status Quo in 2020

Persistent identifiers (PIDs) for scientific organizations such as research institutions and research funding agencies are a further decisive piece of the puzzle to promote standardization in the scholarly publication process—especially in light of the already established digital object identifiers (DOIs) for research outputs and ORCID iDs for researchers. The application of these PIDs enables automated data flows and guarantees the persistent linking of information objects. Moreover, PIDs are fundamental components for the implementation of open science. For example, the application of PIDs for scientific organizations is of crucial importance when analyzing publications and the costs of the transition to open access at an institution. To find out more about the status quo of the use and adoption of organization IDs in Germany, a ‘Survey on the Need for and Use of Organization IDs at Higher Education Institutions and Non-University Research Institutions in Germany’ was conducted among 548 scientific institutions in Germany in the period from July 13 to December 4, 2020, as part of the DFG-funded project ORCID DE. One hundred and eighty-three institutions participated in what was the largest survey to date on organization IDs in Germany. The survey included questions on the knowledge, adoption, and use of organization IDs at scientific institutions. Moreover, respondent institutions were asked about their needs with regard to organization IDs and their metadata (e.g., in terms of relationships and granularity). The present paper provides a comprehensive overview of the results of the survey conducted as part of the aforementioned project and contributes to the promotion and increased awareness of organization IDs.

The Anbar 2nd International Medical Conference (AIMCO-2022): Approaching the “Updates in Medical and Health Sciences”

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

Highlights on the unavoidable impact of climate change on public health policy

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

Highlights on the Further Growth of JEMTAC at the National and International Level

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

JEMTAC and global sharing of science – without limits

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

Awake prone position for COVID-19 pneumonia patients: A prospective analysis at a tertiary care center

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

قراءة وتعقيب على مقال «استسقاء العين » - ورقة بحثية نشرت عام 1925

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

The Strategies of ‘Getting It Out the Door’: Personal Finance Lessons Applied to Writing for Scholarly Publishing

While guides to productivity in scholarly writing often mention what kinds of writing should be prioritized through the scholarly publishing process, less attention has been paid to clearly conceptualizing what strategic approaches to prioritizing writing best meet particular goals. This article turns to the personal finance literature to translate two key strategies—the avalanche and the snowball—from the context of debt repayment to that of scholarly writing. By clearly identifying the strategies, logics, and aims of these two approaches to writing, scholars can more clearly meet specific goals related to their publications. This marks a conceptual contribution to the literature on scholarly writing by introducing a theoretical framework for writing strategy.

تجربة المستخدم UX وأهميته للمكتبة العربية

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations in Concurrent Plasma Cell Dyscrasia and Amyloidosis.

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.

أمراض المبادلات الغذائية الديابطس السّكّري-1- معلومات فسيولوجية مرضية

QScience.com is the innovative and collaborative, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform from Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). It offers a fast and transparent Open Access scholarly publishing process, which is centered on the author, bringing their research to a global audience.