The College of Pharmacy at our university organized a training workshop entitled "Rigorous Publishing of Scientific Research," presented by the Associate Dean for Scientific Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Haidar Falih Al-Shamikh, as part of its efforts aimed at developing researchers' academic and research skills and enhancing the quality of scholarly output.
The workshop addressed the criteria for achieving scientific rigor, the fundamentals of selecting reputable scientific journals, standards of academic publishing, and the importance of scholarly citation and research authenticity. It also presented realistic examples and practical guidelines to assist researchers in selecting suitable publishing venues and avoiding predatory or non-reputable journals.
The organization of this workshop reflects the College of Pharmacy's commitment to developing the research capacities of its staff and students and elevating the caliber of scientific studies in alignment with approved academic standards, thereby contributing to bolstering the university's presence across the domains of scholarly inquiry and academic publishing.