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IEEE Conducts Publishing Workshops for Researchers in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda
Key points
- Workshops held in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
- Focused on academic publishing process and integrity.
- Over 120 participants attended the sessions.
- Local IEEE authors presented tips and best practices.
Addressing Publishing Barriers
Researchers and students in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda encounter difficulties in publishing scientific and technical articles due to financial constraints, including publication fees and research library subscriptions. IEEE previously attempted to mitigate these issues by offering discounts on IEEE Xplore Digital Library subscriptions and reducing article publication fees.
Educational Workshop Initiative
To further support researchers, staff from the IEEE Publication and Information Products group and IEEE volunteers conducted educational workshops in the three countries. These sessions focused on the publishing process, available IEEE publication outlets, methods to ensure research paper integrity, and strategies for utilizing IEEE Xplore effectively.
Workshop Details and Participation
More than 120 participants attended the workshops, which took place in February at the Novotel Nairobi Westlands hotel, the University of Rwanda, and Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. IEEE volunteers, who are also published authors, guided attendees through preparing, submitting, and publishing papers, including details on the peer-review process.
Local Expertise and Support
IEEE Senior Member Nelson Ijumba presented in Rwanda, Member Kennedy Ronoh led the Nairobi workshop, and Sheila N. Mugala spoke in Kampala. The inclusion of local authors provided practical tips and best practices, assisting new and returning authors in preparing submissions and identifying suitable journals or conferences for their research.
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IEEE held educational workshops in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda to train local researchers on academic publishing processes and best practices. These sessions aim to address barriers faced by African researchers in accessing and publishing scientific articles, despite previous efforts to reduce financial hurdles.