Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 18: The School of Life Sciences, St Aloysius (Deemed to be) University, organized a one-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Scientific writing and publication: An editor’s perspective' on October 17 at Sanidhya Hall.
The resource persons were Dr Rajeev Raghavan, assistant professor, Department of Fisheries Resource Management, KUFOS, Kochi, and Dr Shamprasad Varija Raghu, associate professor, Division of Neuroscience, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru.
Dr Renita Maria D’Souza, dean, School of Life Sciences, welcomed the gathering. The dignitaries on the dais included Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, vice chancellor; Dr Chandrashekar Shetty, director, Research and Development Centre; and Glavin Thomas Rodrigues, convenor of the programme.
In his inaugural address, Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, emphasized the importance of ethical and original research, highlighting the need for quality publications that contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.
Dr Rajeev Raghavan, in his sessions, shared an editor’s perspective on the evolving landscape of scientific publishing. He discussed the importance of clarity, structure, and integrity in research writing, common reasons for manuscript rejection, and practical tips to enhance the visibility and impact of scientific work. His talk titled ‘From Publish or Perish to Publish and Flourish’ encouraged researchers to focus on quality over quantity in publications.
Dr Shamprasad Varija Raghu elaborated on the elements of writing style, structuring a research paper and review article, and common errors authors tend to make during manuscript preparation. He also provided hands-on insights into crafting coherent scientific narratives and effectively communicating research outcomes to diverse audiences.
Around 70 faculty members and researchers participated in the FDP and gained valuable insights into the process of scientific writing, ethical publication practices, and strategies for successful research dissemination.
The sessions were highly interactive and well-received by participants, who appreciated the practical guidance and editorial wisdom shared by both the speakers.