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Describe the Research Publication Cycle
• Describe the steps in constructing, revising, editing and submitting a manuscript for publication in a peer- reviewed journal
• Explain the IMRAD structure approach of scientific publications
• Define reference management software (RMS)
• List examples of the main RMS
• Install and apply the basic functions of Mendeley
• Describe and apply criteria of choosing journals for publication
• List the reasons for rejecting the submitted manuscripts 1
The research-publication cycle
– The Knowledge Management Cycle
– Overview on research steps from idea to publication
How to structure your paper? IMRAD: Part I – Title, Abstract and Keywords – Introduction, Methods and Results
How to structure your paper? IMRAD: Part II – Discussion and Conclusions – Figures and tables – Acknowledgments and References
Formatting your manuscript – IMRaD structure – Author’s guidelines – Online submission systems
Ethical considerations in scientific publications – Authorship and authors\’ responsibilities – Falsification, fabrication and plagiarism
Tips for using reference management software (Mendeley)
– What is the RMS? – How RMS can help in your research & publication?
– Practical tips to Mendeley
– How to search and cite using Mendeley?
Publish your manuscript
Selecting a journal & submitting your paper for publication
What do journal editors want?
Cover letters and supplementary documents for manuscript submission
Understanding peer review process & Journal decisions
Reference management and manuscript preparation)
Ghaiath Hussein| د. غياث حسين 