Mingachevir State University’s (MSU) Department of Foreign Languages organized a training session entitled “Preparing and Publishing Scientific Articles in Journals Indexed in Scopus and Web of Science” to increase the University’s presence on international scientific publishing platforms and enhance staff members’ skills in preparing and publishing scientific articles. The training was delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Sercan Hamza Baglama from Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
Held online in two stages on October 6 and 13, 2026, the training brought together more than 60 MSU academic staff members. Its main objective was to strengthen the research and publication skills of academic staff, increase awareness of international academic standards, expand opportunities for presenting research findings in prestigious international journals, and contribute to the development of the University’s research capacity.
During the theoretical session held on October 6, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sercan Hamza Baglama provided detailed insights into the key stages of preparing a scientific article for journals indexed in Scopus, from the initial stages of the research process through to publication. The topics covered included transforming a research idea into a scientific article proposal, selecting a relevant topic and formulating a research question, establishing an original scientific contribution, understanding the criteria editors consider when evaluating manuscripts, as well as selecting an appropriate journal, the peer-review process, publication and indexing procedures.
During the practical session held on October 13, participants’ questions were addressed, and specific recommendations were provided on preparing, structuring and submitting scientific articles in accordance with international publication requirements. Particular attention was also given to improving the quality of scientific research, strengthening academic writing skills and ensuring compliance with international standards throughout the publication process.
At the conclusion of the training, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sercan Hamza Baglama expressed his willingness to explore opportunities for future cooperation with MSU staff in jointly preparing scientific articles, developing research initiatives and expanding academic collaboration. It was emphasized that such cooperation would contribute to strengthening the University’s international scientific relations and bringing its research findings to a wider academic audience.
It should be noted that promoting research activities, supporting the professional development of academic staff, expanding international scientific cooperation and increasing the representation of research findings on international scientific platforms are among the priority areas of Mingachevir State University’s development. Training sessions and academic development initiatives implemented in this regard contribute to fostering a research-oriented educational environment, strengthening a culture of scientific knowledge production and sharing, and deepening the University’s integration into global research processes.