Tentative Program

Time	Program
0830 - 0900	Registration
0900 - 0910	Welcoming address Prof. Dr. Noor Akma Ibrahim (Director, Institute for Mathematical Research)
0910 - 1010	INTRODUCTION & PREPARING YOURSELF TO PUBLISH - The importance of research and publication to a scientist’s career, The changing landscape of scientific publication, Scientific journals-definitions & responsibilities, When and what to publish, Plagiarism, and how to avoid it, The importance of commitment, Effective communication skills, Figures, graphs and tables, Getting organized
1010– 1040	Group Photography/Refreshments
1040 – 1240	PREPARING YOUR MANUSCRIPT- Choosing an Effective Title, Abstract and Key Words, The Introduction, Materials and Methods, The Results Section, Discussion/Comment, Acknowledgments, Literature Citations
1230 – 1430	LUNCH BREAK
1430– 1630	FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SUBMISSION - Factors Involved in selecting a Journal, Acceptance rates, Metrics of scientific impact and quality, Publication ethics, Open-access and predatory journals, Authorship Issues
1630 - 1700	DISCUSSION
1700-	Refreshment