Workshop for Authors and Reviewers on Academic Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals

Thursday, 27 November 14:00 Abu Dhabi time (10:00 London / 12:00 Kyiv)

Organized by: EASE Regional Chapter Committee

Target Audience: Legal Scholars & Public Policy Researchers of Abu Dhabi University

Description:
This workshop is designed to support faculty members and researchers in navigating the complexities of high-impact academic publishing. We will focus on the specific requirements for law journals, the peer review process, and the international standards promoted by the European Association of Science Editors (EASE).

Topics of Interest

To maximize the value of this workshop, delegates will be asked to indicate which aspects they would like covered in greater detail from the list below by completing this form :

Block A: Publishing Policy, Manuscripts & Reviewing

• Journal Requirements: Acceptance criteria for top-tier Law & Public Policy journals.
• Manuscript Submission: Best practices for legal argumentation, methodology, and article structure.
• The Peer Review Process: Insights for authors on handling revisions and expectations for reviewers.
• Publication Ethics: Addressing conflicts of interest, AI tools in legal writing, and authorship policies.
• Rejection & Resubmission: Common reasons for rejection in legal journals and how to overcome them.

Block B: The EASE Association & Professional Growth

• EASE Resources: Overview of the “EASE Toolkit for Authors” and standard guidelines.
• Regional Chapter Opportunities: Networking and collaboration through the EASE Regional Chapter.
• SAGER Guidelines: How to apply Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines in social sciences and law.
•  Visibility & Impact: Strategies to increase the reach and citation of your research.

This session is free and open to all Legal Scholars & Public Policy Researchers of Abu Dhabi University