The 10th Researcher Academy Symposium was successfully held in the SIP Campus on May 21, 2024. Organized by the XJTLU Library, and in collaboration with the American Chemical Society (ACS), this symposium served as a vibrant platform for scholars from various backgrounds to explore the preparation of academic publishing and offer guidance to early career researchers. The symposium featured four distinguished speakers: Prof. John Moraros, Dean of the School of Science at XJTLU; Mr. Jing Zhao, Training Supervisor at ACS; Dr. Xiaoqian Li, Development Editor at ACS; and Ms. Lulu Wang, Research and Instruction Librarian at XJTLU. They shared their expertise under the theme "Making Your Next Paper Scientifically Effective—Insights from Leading Scholars and Editors".

The 10th Researcher Academy Symposium held on 21 May 2024

Prof. John Moraros, Dean of the School of Science at XJTLU, commenced the symposium with his presentation titled "Navigating the Scholarly Seas: Empowering Researchers for Success," wherein he drew from his research journey to analyze the essential qualities, opportunities, and challenges for a successful research career, offering pertinent advice.

Navigating the Scholarly Seas: Empowering Researchers for Success by Prof. John Moraros from School of Science, XJTLU

Following that, Mr. Jing Zhao, Training Supervisor at ACS, presented "Submission for Scientific Research: From Academic Writing to Peer Review," dissecting academic writing into distinct phases and elucidating the key points of each step. He also introduced the peer review process and offered insights on effectively responding to reviewer comments.

Submission for Scientific Research: From Academic Writing to Peer Review by Mr. Jing Zhao from ACS

Dr. Xiaoqian Li, Development Editor at ACS, shared her insights on "Manuscript Rejection: Reasons, Next Steps, and Finding the Right Fit." Utilizing her extensive editing experience, she analyzed common reasons for manuscript rejection and provided strategies for effectively avoiding it.

Manuscript Rejection: Reasons, Next Steps, and Finding the Right Fit by Dr. Xiaoqian Li from ACS

Finally, Ms. Lulu Wang, Research and Instruction Librarian at XJTLU, introduced the open access services currently offered by XJTLU, particularly highlighting the Open Access Publishing Agreements and the application process.

XJTLU Open Access Services by Ms. Lulu Wang from XJTLU Library

Following the presentations, attendees actively engaged in discussions with the speakers, addressing topics such as manuscript submission, peer review processes, and open access.

FAQ Session

The Researcher Academy Symposium, focusing on scholarly communication, effectively offered early career researchers essential information on academic publishing and a platform for interaction, supporting them on their academic research journey. The next scholarly communication event is scheduled for October 2024, and the library looks forward to your participation.