Monday, May 19, 2025
Dates: 19th May 2025 to 28th May 2025
Time: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: Smart Classroom
Resource Persons: Dr. Preeti Mulay, Weekend Forever Former Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune
Participants: Faculty members
Faculty Coordinators: Ms. Manjiri and Mr. Sparsh
Student Coordinators: Ishika
Organizer (Dept./Cell/Committee): Center for Research and Publications & Center for Quality Assurance
Objectives:
1. The primary objective of this 7-day workshop, “How to Write a Research Paper for Scopus Indexed Journals,” was to empower faculty members and researchers with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools required to produce high-quality research papers suitable for publication in reputed Scopus-indexed journals.
2. The workshop aimed to:
3. Provide in-depth understanding of the Scopus indexing system and journal selection process.
4. Guide participants through each stage of the research writing process—from proposal drafting to final paper submission.
5. Familiarize faculty with academic and AI-based tools such as ChatGPT, Mendeley, Grammarly, Turnitin, and others for efficient research writing and management.
6. Promote ethical research practices and awareness of plagiarism and intellectual property issues.
7. Enhance data collection, analysis, and visualization skills using relevant tools and software.
8. Encourage the development of publishable manuscripts through hands-on exercises, peer reviews, and expert feedback.
9. Cultivate a research-oriented mindset and improve the overall academic contribution of faculty to the institutional and global knowledge ecosystem.
Brief Report
The Centre for Research & Publications, in collaboration with the Centre for Quality Assurance, successfully organized a 7-day workshop on “How to Write a Research Paper for Scopus Indexed Journals” from 19th to 28th May 2025. The sessions were held daily from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Smart Room at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School.
The workshop was conducted by Dr. Preeti Mulay, Founder of Weekend Forever and former Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Pune. Dr. Mulay brought a wealth of experience and insight into the world of academic research, particularly in publishing in reputed, peer-reviewed Scopus indexed journals.
Each session of the workshop was structured to cover specific phases of research writing, along with demonstrations of relevant AI and academic tools. Below is a detailed account of the sessions conducted
Day 1: Introduction and Understanding Scopus Indexing
The workshop commenced with a formal welcome and inauguration. Dr. Preeti Mulay introduced the objectives of the workshop, setting the context for research publication. The session explored the importance of publishing in Scopus-indexed journals, selection criteria for journals, and tools like Scopus Preview and Elsevier Journal Finder. AI tools such as ChatGPT and Jasper were introduced to assist in topic ideation and abstract generation.
Day 2: Research Proposal Development
This session focused on crafting effective research proposals. Dr. Mulay explained the essential components—title, objectives, hypothesis, and methodology. Participants were guided on aligning research questions with journal scope and funding calls. Tools like Word tune and Grammarly were recommended to refine proposals and improve clarity.
Day 3: Literature Review
Participants learned how to conduct a comprehensive and systematic literature review using platforms like Google Scholar, Scopus, and JSTOR. Dr. Mulay introduced AI tools like Scholarch, Elicit, and Research Rabbit to automate literature extraction and synthesis. The importance of building a narrative and identifying research gaps was emphasized.
Day 4: Research Tools, Plagiarism, and Ethics
A deep dive into research tools—qualitative and quantitative—was undertaken. Ethical considerations and types of plagiarism were discussed in detail. Demonstrations were provided on tools like Turnitin, Grammarly Premium, and QuillBot. Participants were also introduced to Hemingway Editor and ChatGPT for enhancing the quality and originality of their writing.
Day 5: Data Collection and Academic Tools
This session addressed the practical aspects of data collection using surveys, interviews, and online platforms. Dr. Mulay demonstrated academic reference management tools like Mendeley, Zotero, and EndNote, emphasizing the importance of organized citation and referencing practices.
Day 6: Data Analysis Tools
Participants were introduced to both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods using SPSS, Excel, NVivo, and Tableau. Dr. Mulay also showcased how AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Looker Studio can aid in data visualization, insight generation, and narrative interpretation of results.
Day 7: Research Paper Presentations
The final day was dedicated to presentations by participants based on research ideas developed during the workshop. Each participant received personalized feedback from Dr. Mulay and peer participants. The session concluded with a Q&A, a reflective discussion on learning outcomes, and a valedictory ceremony where participation certificates were distributed.
Conclusion
The 7-day workshop was highly interactive, informative, and well-received by the faculty members. It successfully met its objective of demystifying the research publication process and empowering faculty with practical tools and strategies to publish in Scopus-indexed journals. The integration of AI and digital tools provided a modern, efficient edge to traditional research methods, aligning with global academic standards.