We are still working on this years programme. More updates will be published soon.
Following workshops are already confirmed:
How to publish
Dr. Robert Fisher served as subeditor for four years and editor-in-chief for four years of the international journal, Epilepsia. In this workshop, he will give an insider’s view of peer-reviewed publishing for clinicians and junior investigators. Topics covered will include how journals go about reviewing papers. Is the peer-review system really accurate and fair? What comprises a good review from the standpoint of a journal editor? What should authors do to maximize their chance of having a paper accepted? Dr. Fisher will preview the seven deadly sins of authors, including failure to state a clear hypothesis, excessive ambition and lack of focus, commenting on a minor new aspect, invoking the “least publishable unit,” ignoring principles of good trial design, over-generalizing applicability of findings and bad writing. What do editors look for in a case report? Fraud and scientific misconduct are becoming increasing problems, as is bias due to commercial funding sources. Journal publishing is basically a business, and the business model has changed radically in recent years. Old-style paper publishing will likely not survive. Conclusions for young researchers and clinicians who wish to publish are these: have something new and important to say, say it well, persevere and don’t be easily discouraged.
