Publishing research in a scientific journal is a significant step for every researcher.
This EAStalk webinar showed how understanding the process and navigating it strategically can improve publication success and increase the visibility of your work. In the session, Judith Terpos delivered a practical author workshop tailored for researchers in aquaculture and life sciences. She introduced Springer Nature, then walked through manuscript preparation, journal selection, submission, peer review, and post acceptance promotion strategies.
Attendees also learned how to identify trustworthy journals and how current publishing models work, including open access and subscription based options. This workshop was particularly valuable for early career researchers and students preparing their first manuscript, and it also helped experienced authors refine their publishing approach.
Workshop overview:
- Introduction to Springer Nature
- Getting published, writing a manuscript
- Logical manuscript structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Title, Abstract)
- Publishing strategy, defining impact and audience
- Choosing the right journal
- Understanding publishing models (subscription vs open access)
- Identifying trustworthy journals
- Successful submission, writing a compelling cover letter
- Aligning with journal policies (for example AI authorship, author responsibilities, ethics)
- Understanding the manuscript journey
- Navigating peer review, reviewer feedback, and response letters
- Handling rejections and acceptances
- Promoting and disseminating published work
- Additional resources, tutorials, tools, and free webinars
About the presenter:
Judith Terpos is an Associate Publisher in the Life Sciences Journals at Springer Nature. With nearly 25 years of experience, she manages a journal portfolio in Aquatic and Environmental Sciences and works with scientific editors and research communities to support publication strategies across disciplines.
Visit Springer Nature's website - https://www.springernature.com/gp
Download the presentation slides here.