Online Workshop

How to Publish Successfully?

Deconstructing the Editorial and Peer Review Process for Early Career Researchers.

ESHMS and partners invite you to an engaging, practical online seminar designed to accelerate your publishing journey. This focused session breaks down how to publish in top journals, navigate ethical considerations, and master the peer review process with real-world guidance from leading editors and writers.

Three-part programme

Publishing in Academic Journals

A brief guide to manuscript preparation, research integrity, and author resources from a flagship journal, covering modern publishing ethics and the responsible use of AI in academic writing.

Publishing with Sociology of Health and Illness

A dedicated segment on publishing within a leading journal in the field, with strategies for aligning your research with journal scope and audience, and maximizing impact within health and illness studies.

The Peer Review Process

A practical walk-through of the editorial lifecycle after submission, offering actionable tactics to interpret reviewer feedback, execute effective revisions, and master the “Revise & Resubmit” stage.

Welcome!

Meet the Speakers

Matt Smaldon

Executive Publisher, Social Science & Medicine

Tim Huijs

Editor, Sociology of Health & Illness; Professor at Maastricht University

Liubov Borisova

Independent researcher and academic writing coach

What you’ll gain

Ensure journal alignment: tailor your manuscript to the target journal’s scope and audience.
Avoid the desk reject: pre-submission checks and submission strategies to maximize acceptance odds.

Master the “Revise & Resubmit”: how to respond effectively to reviewer feedback.
Navigate modern publishing ethics: practical guidance on authorship, data integrity, and transparency.

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Event Details

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Date

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Time

14:00 – 16:00 CEST

Format

Online via Teams Webinar

Register for the workshop now

Because your research deserves to be read, reviewed, and recognised. This webinar equips you with concrete, actionable steps to improve your publishing outcomes and advance your academic career.