OAE and Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital Successfully Conclude Salon Event
On December 11, 2024, OAE Publishing, in collaboration with Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, hosted an in-person salon event. The event was attended by Wei Jiang, Head of the Lung Cancer Division, Department of Thoracic Surgery, and Hao Jiang, Chief of the Clinical Research Management Division, Research Department at Zhongshan Hospital, together with OAE representatives Ms. Juanjuan Ma (Publishing Director), Ms. Haidi Ding (Publisher), and Ms. Siya Liang (Marketing Manager).
The event aimed to deepen young researchers' understanding of academic publishing, provide practical insights into manuscript preparation and submission, and enhance their academic writing skills for international journals.
Opening Remarks
In his speech, Wei Jiang emphasized the importance of strengthening young scholars' research capacity and academic writing skills. He expressed the hope that this training would help participants gain systematic and practical guidance to foster innovation in their research.
Speech by Wei Jiang, Head of the Lung Cancer Division, Department of Thoracic Surgery
Hao Jiang also addressed the audience, extending his gratitude to OAE for its support. He stressed the value of such collaborations in building stronger ties between academia and publishing, advancing research, and cultivating future scientific talent.
Speech by Hao Jiang, Chief of the Clinical Research Management Division, Research Department at Zhongshan Hospital
Introducing OAE and Its Journals
OAE Publisher Haidi Ding presented OAE's mission of advancing academic communication and promoting open knowledge sharing. She introduced OAE's development journey, its focus on multidisciplinary open access publishing, and highlighted its cluster of medical and public health journals, which provide a global platform for cutting-edge research.
Publisher Haidi Ding presenting OAE and its journals
She also led a dedicated session on English academic writing, using real examples to illustrate common language issues—such as grammar errors, unclear phrasing, and repetitive structures—and offered practical strategies for clarity, precision, and logical flow.
Scene from the training session
Practical Guide to Manuscript Submission
In this session, Juanjuan Ma, Publishing Director at OAE, highlighted the importance of choosing the right journal and assessing its discipline, impact, and future trajectory. She offered practical advice on preparing for submission—such as drafting cover letters, organizing supplementary materials, and following journal requirements—while underscoring the need to uphold ethical standards and avoid academic misconduct. Her guidance encouraged young researchers to ensure the integrity of their work and make meaningful contributions to the scientific community.
Juanjuan Ma explaining submission guidelines
Addressing the challenges young researchers often face in journal submission, Ma offered insights from a publisher's perspective on common issues during peer review and strategies for handling them. She emphasized the importance of responding to reviewers effectively, sharing practical phrasing tips, and encouraged scholars to view initial rejection constructively.
Ma also explained the peer-review process in detail, outlining key evaluation criteria such as originality, data reliability, and soundness of conclusions. Her guidance equipped participants with the tools to strengthen academic integrity and improve their ability to navigate reviewer feedback.
Conclusion
The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session and positive feedback from participants. By offering both strategic insights and practical tools, OAE Publishing and Zhongshan Hospital jointly supported young researchers in strengthening their academic foundation and advancing their publication success.
OAE will continue to collaborate with leading institutions worldwide, empowering the next generation of scholars and contributing to the global research community.
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