MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at the University of Sevilla, 6 March 2025

MDPI is excited to collaborate with the University of Sevilla, during its Ph.D. Days, to host an exclusive author workshop. This work aims to empower researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for successful academic publishing. It will cover key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing, including journal selection, editorial workflow, and publication ethics. Participants will receive practical tips on improving scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, all guided by experienced editors.

Date：6 March 2025
Time：11:40–12:40
Location：Faculty of Biology, Sevilla University, Spain
Registration link：https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NHQBZT

Schedule：

Speakers	Programme and Content	Time
Ms. Paula Navarro	Introduction to Open Access and Genes Journal	11:40–11:55
Ms. Paula Navarro	Peer-Review Editorial Process	11:55–12:05
Mr. Iñigo Aristizábal	Tips on Scientific Writing	12:05–12:20
Mr. Iñigo Aristizábal	Research Integrity	12:20–12:35
	Q&A Session	12:35–onwards

Chair：
Dr. Marcial Escudero, University of Seville, Department of Plant Biology and Ecology, Sevilla, Spain

Speakers：
Ms. Paula Navarro is a biotechnologist with over six years of experience in the scientific publishing industry. She joined MDPI in January 2018 and has since held several roles (Assistant Editor, Section Managing Editor, and Group Leader). She currently serves as a Journal Relations Specialist for five journals: Genes, Antibodies, Dietetics, Epigenomes, and JMAHP. In recent years, she has organized and participated in numerous online and in-person meetings with scholars. She has represented MDPI at several international conferences.

Mr. Iñigo Aristizabal is a biochemist with extensive expertise in the academic publishing industry. He joined the MDPI office in Barcelona as Assistant Editor in November 2017 and has since served as a Section Managing Editor and, more recently, as a Journal Relations Specialist. He primarily supports the journals Genes, Cardiogenetics, DNA, and J (Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal) by coordinating scholarly meetings and managing booth attendance at both virtual and in-person conferences.