Overview:
Publishing in indexed academic journals is one of the most important indicators of research quality and a key factor in establishing a researcher’s academic standing. With the increasing emphasis by academic institutions on publishing for faculty promotion and graduate project evaluation, mastering the skills required for publication in journals indexed in global databases—such as Scopus and Web of Science—has become essential. This workshop aims to provide researchers with clear, practical steps to select appropriate journals, avoid common pitfalls, and understand the standard requirements for successful publication.

Workshop Topics:

How to verify journal indexing status in global databases

Key criteria that indexed journals focus on when accepting manuscripts

Common reasons for manuscript rejection and how to avoid them

Practical tips to accelerate the publishing process and respond effectively to reviewers

Instructor:
Prof. Dr. Sarhan Suleiman
International Instructor – Director of Mufakkiroun International Center for Research and Scientific Studies, Arab Republic of Egypt.

Prof. Dr. Sarhan is considered one of the leading experts in peer review and academic publishing. He is a member of the editorial board for 32 indexed journals, serves as editor-in-chief for several of them, and sits on the advisory boards of 15 international journals. He has delivered accredited training programs in Pakistan, the United States, Lebanon, Iraq, Algeria, and at the Mufakkiroun Center. His training materials are aligned with the 2025 edition of Web of Science standards. Prof. Dr. Sarhan has been recognized with honors by Clarivate, Scopus, and Web of Science for his contributions in peer review training. He is ranked as the top Arab and Middle Eastern reviewer in terms of the number of manuscripts reviewed for indexed journals, having reviewed 242 research papers to date. Notably, he delivers exclusive training content in Arabic that is fully consistent with the official international version from Web of Science.