Program Overview:
The peer review process is one of the cornerstones of academic publishing quality and a vital mechanism to ensure the credibility of scientific output. In this context, the Diploma in Scientific Research Peer Review According to International Standards has been designed to equip participants with the essential skills and practical experience required to perform the duties of a scientific reviewer with competence, integrity, and objectivity.

This diploma places strong emphasis on the practical aspects of the review process—from receiving the manuscript to writing the final review report. It guides participants through evaluating each section of a manuscript: the title, abstract, introduction, objectives, methodology, results, conclusions, and references. Each stage is accompanied by hands-on training to ensure participants can effectively apply the acquired skills in real-world publishing environments.

The primary goal of this program is to prepare qualified reviewers who can contribute to enhancing the quality of scientific publishing locally and internationally, in alignment with best practices and internationally recognized standards in peer-reviewed journals.

Diploma Modules:

Receiving a manuscript and replying to the journal

What to look for in the title

What to look for in the abstract

What to look for in the introduction

What to look for in the objectives and methodology

What to look for in the conclusions

Reviewing the recommendations

What to look for in the references

How to write a comprehensive review report

Practical training for each stage of the peer-review process

Instructor:
Prof. Dr. Sarhan Suleiman
Director, Mofakeroon International Center for Research and Scientific Studies – Egypt

About the Instructor:
Prof. Dr. Sarhan Suleiman is one of the most prominent experts in scientific peer review across the Arab world. He is a review board member for 32 indexed journals and serves as Editor-in-Chief for several of them. Additionally, he holds advisory roles in 15 other international journals.

He has taught this accredited course in several countries, including Pakistan, the USA, Lebanon, Iraq, Algeria, and at the Mofakeroon Center. The content of the training is certified by Web of Science (2025 edition) and has earned him honors from Clarivate, Scopus, and Web of Science for excellence in peer-review training.

Prof. Sarhan is recognized as the leading Arab and Middle Eastern reviewer in terms of the number of peer-reviewed articles in indexed journals, with a total of 242 scientific papers reviewed. He is also known for delivering exclusive Arabic-language content that matches the internationally accredited Web of Science curriculum.

Diploma Details and Schedule:

Start Date: August 21, 2025

Duration: 6 weeks

Number of Sessions: 12 sessions

Session Duration: 2.5 hours

Session Days: Mondays and Thursdays

Total Training Hours: 30 hours

Benefits for Participants:

Accredited certificate awarded upon completion

Full access to session recordings

Continuous support and guidance via WhatsApp group during the program

Access to the complete training materials

Program Fee:
USD 75 — inclusive of all the benefits listed above