OAE & Mini-invasive Surgery Journal Successfully Co-Hosted Academic Salon with the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University

On June 10, 2025, OAE Publishing, in partnership with the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, held an academic salon in Xi'an. The event was designed to support early-career researchers in developing their academic writing skills, understanding publishing standards, and preparing high-quality manuscripts. Leading medical experts shared insights on career development and practical experience in research and publishing.

Prof. Guangjian Zhang, Director of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, and Prof. Yong Zhang, Deputy Director and Editorial Board Member of Mini-invasive Surgery (MIS), attended in person. Prof. Li Zhao, Editorial Board Member of MIS and faculty member at Peking University People's Hospital, delivered a keynote lecture online. Representing OAE Publishing, Juanjuan Ma, Publishing Director, and Linyi Liu, Managing Editor of MIS, along with other OAE journal representatives, provided guidance and support for participating researchers.

Keynote Speech by Prof. Li Zhao

Prof. Li Zhao opened the salon with an online keynote address, sharing perspectives on developing research skills and improving academic writing. He emphasized that early-career researchers today face increasing expectations and that events like this provide practical insights into the publishing process, foster strong writing practices, and encourage submission of high-quality work. Prof. Zhao expressed hope that the salon would inspire enthusiasm for research and help young scholars advance steadily in their academic careers.

Photo: Prof. Zhao Li delivering online remarks

Photo: Prof. Guangjian Zhang delivering opening remarks

Remarks by Prof. Guangjian Zhang

In his opening remarks, Prof. Guangjian Zhang expressed appreciation to OAE Publishing for its ongoing support of young researchers. He highlighted the salon as a platform for meaningful dialogue between academia and publishing, and reviewed the development of thoracic surgery at the hospital, emphasizing the integration of clinical practice and research. Prof. Zhang expressed hope that the event would strengthen collaboration between academic and publishing communities, enhance the dissemination and application of research findings, and contribute to cultivating medical researchers with both an international perspective and innovative capability.

Through these discussions, participants gained a clearer understanding of MIS's focus and international impact, as well as insights into current research priorities and emerging trends in minimally invasive surgery.

Photo: Prof. Yong Zhang presenting the MIS journal

About Mini-invasive Surgery

Mini-invasive Surgery [ISSN 2574-1225 (Online)] is a gold open access, peer-reviewed international journal launched in 2017. The journal is indexed in ESCI, Scopus, Dimensions, CNKI, and other major databases, with a CiteScore of 1.2.

It publishes research and clinical studies related to minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy across a wide range of disciplines, including general surgery, urology, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, trauma surgery, breast surgery, transplant surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and otorhinolaryngology.

Accepted article types include: Original Articles, Reviews, Perspectives, Video Articles, Meta-Analyses, Commentaries, Opinions, Editorials, Brief Communications, and Guidelines.

About OAE Publishing

Linyi Liu, Managing Editor of MIS, presented an overview of OAE Publishing, highlighting the company's mission to advance open-access publishing and provide a sustainable platform for global academic exchange. She emphasized OAE's commitment to promoting the free dissemination and sharing of scientific research.

Photo: Linyi Liu introducing OAE Publishing

Ms. Liu also introduced OAE's portfolio of medical journals across multiple disciplines, many of which are indexed in leading databases. By continuously refining editorial processes and improving publication quality, OAE has established credibility and professionalism within the global scholarly publishing community.

Photo: OAE medical journals

Featured Presentations

Common Challenges in Peer Review—Case Studies

Juanjuan Ma, Publishing Director at OAE, presented a talk titled "Common Challenges in Peer Review: Case Analyses." Drawing from real editorial cases, she examined key issues that editors focus on during peer review and provided practical guidance for researchers.

Responsible Use of AI in Academic Publishing

In the final session, Ms. Ma addressed the responsible use of AI tools in research and publishing. She discussed applications in writing assistance, image generation, and language editing, emphasizing ethical principles and publishing standards. She stressed that AI should support, not replace, research, and that authors must ensure originality, data integrity, and accountability. Her guidance helped clarify appropriate AI usage and promote transparency and responsibility in academic publishing.

Photo: Ms. Juanjuan Ma delivering a presentation

Conclusion

The salon concluded with lively discussions, providing participants with a deeper understanding of OAE's commitment to open-access publishing, as well as essential insights on academic writing, peer review, and the ethical use of AI. The event strengthened communication between researchers and publishers, laying the foundation for future collaboration and the dissemination of high-quality research.

OAE Publishing extends sincere thanks to the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University for their active support and looks forward to continued partnership in advancing excellence in academic publishing.

Group photo

Language Editor: Catherine Yang