Would you like to learn more about quality and quality control in academic publishing?

Join Professor Raj Raghupathy (Editor-in-Chief of Medical Principles and Practice), Muna Tamara Kugler (Publication Manager, Karger) and Gráinne McNamara (Research Integrity/Publication Ethics Manager, Karger), as they explore this topic in our webinar case study.

Our speakers provide expert insights into what constitutes substandard submissions, identifying common shortcomings from research integrity and quality perspectives, with a focus on improving the standard of manuscript submissions. They also discuss initiatives to raise quality standards, such as providing clear author guidelines, editor education, and offering courses on scientific writing and impactful communication. Finally, they highlight the services Karger Publishers offer, such as language editing and author training, to further improve manuscript quality.

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