Library will organise workshops and publishing seminars, which aim to share with you some useful tools and tips for publishing and also managing your author profiles.
| Code | Topic | Handout | Recording | Date |
| LS055 |
Managing Author Profiles to Increase Your Research VisibilityThis workshop will introduce the commonly used author profiling tools for researchers to showcase their publications and other research outputs.
The author profiling tools covered in this workshop will include Scopus Author ID, ORCID and ResearcherID (Web of Science Researcher Profile). H-index, which can be used to measure the research performance of an author, will also be introduced. You may read the library guide before the workshop: Research Visibility: Researcher Profile |
Download | View | 7 Mar 2024 |
| LS074 |
Publishing 101 - Basics of Academic Journal PublishingThis workshop will introduce the basics of academic journal publishing process - from choosing the right journal for submission, getting through peer review, to sharing your works online after publication and tracing the impact of your publications.
Topics on open access, copyright and tips to increase research visibility will also be addressed. |
Download | View | 6 Dec 2021 |
| LS074A |
Publishing 101: Tools and Tips for Journal SelectionThis workshop aims to help you learn the general criteria in journal selection for submission, and available tools to select quality journals and avoid potential predatory journals.
Open access will also be discussed. |
Download | View | 11 Apr 2022 |
| LS074B |
Publishing 101: Preparing for Manuscript SubmissionUnderstanding the publishing cycle of scholarly journals can help you to better prepare for manuscript submission.
In the 2nd workshop of the Publishing 101 series, you will be introduced to the different processes from submitting a manuscript for review, to sharing your works online after publication. We will also provide some tips on how to improve your chances of getting manuscripts to be accepted. |
Download | View | 14 Apr 2022 |
| LS074C |
Publishing 101: Sharing your Publications and Managing Author ProfilesMany researchers would share their own publications on various channels in order to increase the visibility of their research.
In this workshop, you will be introduced to the different versions of a manuscript and how to ensure that you are sharing the right version without infringing copyright. Core author profiling tools to manage and showcase your publications will also be covered. |
Download | View | 23 Oct 2025 |
| LS081 |
Maximising Research Impact through Open Science PracticesJoin us for an engaging seminar that aims to promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in research.
This seminar will guide you through the research cycle, highlighting essential aspects of Open Science such as open data, open access publishing, and author profiles. During the seminar, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Open Science principles. You'll learn how to effectively share research data, explore the numerous benefits of open access publishing, and discover the process of depositing your work in the PolyU Institutional Research Archive (PIRA). Topics on copyright for publishing and tips to increase research visibility that could lead to possible collaboration will also be addressed. |
Download | -- | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Code | Topic | Publisher / Co-organizer | Handout | Recording | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS02 |
Publishing for Impact: How Open Research Practices Elevate Your WorkThe session, led by Oxford University Press, explores the full publishing workflow - from journal selection to peer review and promoting your research effectively. You'll also discover how open access and open research can boost your visibility and long-term academic impact.
Workshop Agenda: • Oxford Academic overview and demo • Preparing the manuscript • Selecting the right journal • Submitting the manuscript • Understanding the peer review process • Production and Promotion • Open Access and Open Research |
Oxford University Press | Download | View | 13 Nov 2025 |
| PS01 |
Avoiding Predatory Publishing: Choosing Quality Journals with Cambridge University PressThis seminar, led by the Author Support Manager from Cambridge University Press(CUP)’s Academic division, explores the growing concern of predatory publishing and equips researchers with the tools to navigate the scholarly publishing landscape ethically and confidently. Topics include:
• Understanding the ethical implications of predatory publishing • Recognising deceptive practices and communications used to mislead authors • Practical tips for identifying legitimate journals and publishers • Key resources for verifying journal credibility and avoiding scams • Publishing ethics and maintaining research integrity • Guidance on selecting reputable Open Access journals, including CUP options This session is ideal for early-career researchers, graduate students, and anyone looking to publish responsibly in today’s complex academic environment. |
Cambridge University Press | Download | View | 28 Oct 2025 |
| -- | Elsevier and Cell Press: Publishing Strategies, Journal Selection, and AI Ethics in Research | Elsevier & Cell Press | Download | View | 15 Apr 2025 |
| -- | Open Access Options and Transformative Agreements Explained | ACS Publications | Download | -- | 12 Mar 2025 |
| -- | Publishing Strategies for the Open Access Era: Collaboration with Springer Nature | Springer Nature | -- | -- | 29 May 2024 |
| -- | Open Access Publishing in Wiley Journals | Wiley | Download | View | 5 Mar 2024 |
| -- | Research Ethics in an AI World | De Gruyter | Download | View | 11 Jan 2024 |
| -- | Open Access Publishing in IOP Journals | IOP Publishing | Download | View | 18 Oct 2023 |
| -- | Open Access Publishing in Cambridge University Press Journals | Cambridge University Press | Download | View | 23 May 2023 |
| -- | Academic Publishing in Health Science | SAGE Publishing | Download | View | 16 May 2023 |
| -- | Publishing Journal Articles in Open Access | Taylor & Francis | Download | View | 7 Dec 2022 |
| -- | What Makes an Effective Article: 10 Tips for Scholarly Publishing | ACS Publications | Download | -- | 25 May 2022 |
| -- | Academic Publishing for Early Career Researchers | Wiley | Download | View | 26 Apr 2022 |
| -- | Getting Published in Nature Journals – From an Editor’s Views | Springer Nature | -- | -- | 20 Dec 2021 |
| -- | Publishing with Cell Press in Material Science | Cell Press | -- | View | 25 May 2021 |
| -- | Publish Open Access Articles in Cambridge University Press Journals | Cambridge University Press | Download | View | 3 Mar 2021 |
| -- | Getting Published in Nature and Nature Research Journals | Springer Nature | Download | View | 10 Dec 2020 |
| -- | Publishing Your First Academic Book: Tips to Help You Succeed | Routledge | Download | View | 3 Nov 2020 |
