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Management Forum
Breaking the Code – Achieving Publication Success in Scientific Journals: The Essentials Training Course
Lunch & Learn
An essential guide to scientific communication covering the essentials of scientific journals, including publishing houses, metrics and their purpose.
- Format: Live online
- CPD: 1.5 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
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Part of Lunch & Learn: Breaking the Code – Achieving Publication Success in Scientific Journals series:
This series provides a comprehensive guide to scientific journals and their role in academic publishing. It covers foundational knowledge, including types of journals, journal metrics, and the distinction between predatory and authentic journals. Attendees will gain practical insights into journal selection, submission processes, responding to reviewers’ comments, and successfully navigating the resubmission process. The content is tailored to equip participants with the skills to effectively manage the lifecycle of a research manuscript, from preparation to publication.
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Overview
This course is part of our Medical Writing Training Courses series that aims to equip delegates with the tools and techniques needed to thrive within an ever-evolving industry.
Benefits of attending
At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Identify and differentiate between types of scientific journals, including open-access and non-open-access journals
- Learn the role of publishing houses
- Understand the use of metrics for journal selection
Who should attend?
- Early-career researchers and academicians looking to publish their research in reputable scientific journals
- Graduate and postgraduate students aiming to understand the academic publication process
- Research assistants, lab members, and academic staff involved in manuscript writing and submissions
- Science professionals, technical writers, and consultants seeking to enhance their knowledge of scholarly publishing practices
- Anyone interested in developing skills for selecting appropriate journals and navigating the publication process efficiently
This course will cover:
What are scientific journals?
- Purpose and significance in scientific communication
- Peer-reviewed vs. non-peer-reviewed journals
Scientific journals vs. publishing houses
- Role of publishing houses in academic publishing
- Major publishing houses and their journal portfolios
Types of scientific journals
- Open-access vs. non-open access journals
- Local vs. international journals
Journal metrics
- Definitions, calculation and usage
- How to interpret these metrics for journal selection
Samaa Al Tabbah
MARS (Medical Agency for Research and Statistics)
Dr. Samaa Al Tabbah holds a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and a Pharm D. in Clinical Pharmacy from the Lebanese American University (LAU). After graduation, Dr. Al Tabbah held a position as a chief pharmacist at the World Health Organization (WHO), Beirut office. At a later stage, she established a pharmacy in Beirut, where she served as a community pharmacist for over 6 years. Dr. Al Tabbah is a strong supporter of the Children’s Cancer Center in Lebanon where she served as a volunteer for 4 years. She also acts as a consultant and mentor at the Egypt Scholars Inc. and the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) where she works closely with mentees providing them with concrete clinical and research skills that allow them to identify new research topics, discover new techniques, and pursue a strong career development plan.
Through her work, she has been involved in clinical research; more specifically, in training workshops carried out at the national and international level, in the delivery of sessions on different aspects of the conduct of clinical research, as well as in the conduction of different international clinical research projects. She is the author of many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals as well as a book titled “The Clinical Research Process from Initiation to Publication”. She is an editorial member of two peer-reviewed scientific journals. She is an Assistant Professor at University Institute for Nursing (Lebanese Red Cross), where she delivers Pharmacology, Microbiology and, Public Health, Community Health, and Clinical Research courses. She was lately appointed as the Global Pharmacovigilance Society Ambassador of Lebanon where she also acts as an acting board member of the society.
23 June 2025
Lunch & Learn
Live online
12:00-13:30 UK (London) (UTC+01)
13:00-14:30 Paris (UTC+02)
07:00-08:30 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15617
- GBP 175 200
- EUR 245 280
- USD 280 320
Until 16 Jun
- 90 minutes of live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
3 November 2025
Lunch & Learn
Live online
12:00-13:30 UK (London) (UTC+00)
13:00-14:30 Paris (UTC+01)
07:00-08:30 New York (UTC-05)
Course code 15618
- GBP 175 200
- EUR 245 280
- USD 280 320
Until 27 Oct
- 90 minutes of live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
2 March 2026
Lunch & Learn
Live online
12:00-13:30 UK (London) (UTC+00)
13:00-14:30 Paris (UTC+01)
07:00-08:30 New York (UTC-05)
Course code 15619
- GBP 175 200
- EUR 245 280
- USD 280 320
Until 23 Feb
- 90 minutes of live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
* Early booking discounts may not be combined with other discounts or offers. As such, the discounts for 2nd/3rd/4th delegates are based on the full price; and apply only when booking multiple delegates on the same date.
