PUBLISHING THE RESEARCH RESULTS: Researcher Motivation is an Important Step

Dr.rer.nat. Heru Susanto

Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat

INTRODUCTION

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Science Direct, Elsevier (2007)

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Researcher Motivation

Netwroking and

Infrastructure

Institution Policy

RESEARCH PUBLICATION AND PATENT

INTRODUCTION

Writting and publiching

communicating the research results for sustainable development

transfer of knowledge findings: useful vs. garbage personal recognition funding institution achievement

A scientific paper is a scientifically written report describing results of study or research

International journal means more than one country or nation is involved within journal activities … peer reviewed

o “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it”o History repeats itself because no one was listening the first time

Scientific paper

MOTIVATION

PROPOSED RESEARCH

the status of the existing science or technology from previous works (state of the art), problem statement, objectives, etc.

RESEARCH METODOLOGY

MEANING RESULTS

solution, development, improvements … as research novelty

the experimental design and execution … to achieve research objective

the most important partanswer the research objective

HOW TO GET YOUR PAPER PUBLISHED ? ? ?

The message of the paper: how clear, important and new is the message?

The relevance of the paper to the journal’s scope and its audience;

Scientific validity of the evidence supporting the paper’s conclusions;

Quality of the manuscript.

ETHICS IN SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION

CreditRespect of copyrightConflict of interestRedundant or duplicate publicationAcceptable secondary publicationProtection of “object” rights to privacyRelease of results to public mediaScientific fraudEthical responsibility of journal editors

WRITING SCIENTIFIC PAPER FROM A RESEARCH/STUDY

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Before the research

During the research

After completion of the research

Search the literature and keep a record of the references

Prepare dummy tables for results

Record the resultsUpdate the literature

• Use a systematic approach, building the paper step by step• Start with an outline, which will serve as framework• The discussion is the part that requires most careful thought

and interpretation• Begin with the easiest section• Decide on the journal to which the article will be submitted• Write the rough draft: Once you start, write as fast as you can• Put the paper aside for several days /weeks and then re-read it• Give a version of the paper to a colleague or colleagues to

review it• Date all drafts

WRITING SCIENTIFIC PAPER FROM A RESEARCH/STUDY

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TIPS TO PUBLISH YOUR RESEARCH WORK [1]

Before submission – preparing your article• Is the title accurate, informative and concise?

• Does it have an abstract that correctly summarizes the

actual information in the article – is it easy to read,

comprehensive, yet short enough (approx 250 words is

usual)?

• Are your study objectives or hypotheses clearly stated?

• Does your article say something new – does it add to the

body of information in your subject area? (If it is a review

article, is it sufficiently inclusive to represent all the

arguments and give a fair and comprehensive review of the

topic?)

• etc

TIPS TO PUBLISH YOUR RESEARCH WORK [2]

Selecting a journal for publication

• Select a journal that already publishes in the same subject area as your article.

• Select a journal that publishes material similar to yours.• Be realistic about your choice of journal: match the

quality of your research to the quality of content that the journal publishes – aim high, but do not be unrealistic.

• Publication enhances your career – but only if you choose suitable outlets – check the policy of your organization.

Submit your article to only one journal at a time – submit to another journal only if your article has been rejected.

Read the journal’s guidelines for authors and make sure your article conforms to its requirements.

Ensure that the focus of your article complies with the aims and scope of the journal – otherwise the editors will not be interested in it.

Submit your article only through the recommended means specified by the journal (by email, post, etc).

Make sure the format you use for the article is acceptable to the journal

etc

TIPS TO PUBLISH YOUR RESEARCH WORK [3]

Submitting your article

TIPS TO PUBLISH YOUR RESEARCH WORK [4]

The publishing process – what you should expect after submission

• When you have submitted an article, you should expect an acknowledgement – but this may take several weeks – if you do not hear from the journal, contact the editor to make sure your article has been received by the journal.

• If the journal feels that your article is totally unsuitable, the board of editors will immediately reject it.

• Your article will be sent out to reviewers – these are subject specialists in your area who will read the article and return comments to the journal about the article’s acceptability. In your letter you may suggest suitable reviewers

TIPS TO PUBLISH YOUR RESEARCH WORK [5]

Revisions• It is unusual for any article to be accepted by a

journal without some revisions being requested.• Revisions may be minor (e.g. change references

order), or major (e.g. methodology unclear).• Make revisions as requested by the editor – if there

are any of the recommended revisions that you disagree with, contact the editor to discuss.

• The revised article needs to be returned to the journal (remember to retain a copy). Do not delay in doing this.

• etc

Rejection

TIPS TO PUBLISH YOUR RESEARCH WORK [6]

• Do not be disheartened to receive a rejection letter – it may

not be due to the quality of the article, but because the

subject is inappropriate for the journal.

• If the journal gives you reasons for rejecting the article,

consider their comments seriously – other journals may have

similar concerns about your article.

• If your article is rejected, you can submit it elsewhere – but

remember there are reasons for rejection and you should

revise your article before submitting it elsewhere (and

remember to conform to the author guidelines of your newly

selected journal).

HOW TO WRITE A SCIENTIFIC PAPER [4]

Results and discussion … should be separate or combined

Present data clearly

Ensure results are sensible … 7473.4% … 7473% … 75 x

Distinguish the absolute from the subjective

Never extrapolate too far

Make discussion systematic … ‘‘map out’’ a logical path and stick to it

Learn from others

CONCLUDING REMARK

Researcher motivation is not the only aspect to

increase the number of the publication, but it is the

most important aspect

Many tips and methods have been published to teach

how to write and publish scientific papers in

international journals. Nevertheless, there is no better

way than trying to write and submit the results of our

research work to qualified journal