World Orthodontic Editors Meeting

Roles and responsibilities of editors of scientific journals

• Fundamentals of editorial policies, authorship and conflict of interest
• DEIA reporting guidelines, content recruitment, and citation metrics
• Formulating editorial boards
• Keeping updated on industry trends and managing journal publishing ethics

How to? The journey towards indexing and impact factor.

• The fundamentals of indexing in different indexing services and its significance.
• A Review of Three Major Indices
• Demystifying the Journal Impact Factor: Enhancing the Accessibility and Comprehensibility of the Calculation Modifications
• Measuring Global Success: A Journal’s Reach at Home and Overseas
• How publishing open access affects journal visibility and reach

Peer Review Guidelines: What to Do and What Not to Do

• Assessment of the skills and tools needed for technical and substantive editing of scientific content.
• Preparing the Next Generation of Peer Reviewers: An Overview
• Behind the growing challenge of finding willing reviewers
• Explore various forms of engagement between journals and reviewers, including community building and training.

Research integrity, research waste and spin on results

• Uphold Research Integrity: adhering to principles of honesty, transparency, and accountability
• Combat Research Waste:  Ensuring robust methodologies and avoiding unnecessary duplication to maximize the impact of scientific inquiry
• Recognize and Mitigate “Spin”: Biased or selective reporting of research findings to present a more favourable impression
• Embrace Prepublication Mentoring to promote ethical conduct, reduce waste, and minimize spin.

Recognizing Research Misconduct, Plagiarism, and Ethical Violations

• The Necessity of Incorporating Plagiarism Detection Software into Your Workflow
• Text recognition software and how it assists editors in identifying content overlap.
• Outline the limitations of plagiarism detection software and ways to overcome these challenges.
• What is Text Recycling? When is it Acceptable? When is it Legal?
• Addressing Retractions, Removals, and Expressions of Concern

Working together with editorial offices and publishing houses

• Financial, operational, and strategic factors that influence the relationship.
• Gain vital information on revenue, audience engagement, journal performance, and future publishing strategies.
• Risks and opportunities affecting the journal’s performance and sustainability

AI-Powered Future of Scholarly Research Publishing

• Challenges, Opportunities, and Real-World Applications
• Impact of generative AI on scholarly publishing and how it can assist authors, editors, and reviewers.
• Explore the transformative role AI can play in publishing and editorial workflows

The significance of social media handles in the promotion of journals.

• How to build strong journal communities to amplify research visibility, usage, and citations
• Methods of connecting authors, readers, editors, and reviewers in meaningful ways
• Leveraging online platforms to foster collaboration and deeper engagement
• Implementing practical tools to enhance author loyalty and sustain journal growth