Webinar Series

Session 1

Report of  the Inaugural Session of the Publish for India Webinar Series
 

Tracking the Journey: Manuscript to Refereed Article

How to Get Published — Manuscript Preparation, Journal Selection, and Reviewer Response Made Simple

 
The inaugural webinar of the Publish for India National Webinar Series, titled “Tracking the Journey: Manuscript to Refereed Article,” marked an inspiring beginning to the initiative’s mission of transforming Indian research publishing. The session was held on October 24, 2025, and began with a beautiful invocation by Saswati Ghosh, setting a reflective and welcoming tone.

Sagarika Ghosh, Founder of Publishing Matters and Executive Lead of Publish for India, welcomed participants and outlined the movement’s vision to strengthen India’s research visibility and support young scholars.

Prof. R. S. Deshpande, Strategic Director, Publish for India, shared the vision behind the movement, emphasizing quality, ethics, and academic responsibility. He presented the ARC Method—Attribution, Relational Analysis, and Classification—as a framework for conducting impactful research.

The technical session, anchored by Dr. Naren Aggarwal, featured leading experts. Dr. Sandeep Arora provided guidance on manuscript preparation, research integrity, and responsible use of AI. Prof. Kirankumar S. Momaya discussed journal selection strategies, stressing alignment between a paper’s scope and journal objectives. Prof. Ajit Verma offered valuable insights into managing peer review, responding constructively to feedback, and using emotional intelligence in scholarly communication.

Prof. Dr. Asha Bajpai delivered the closing remarks, highlighting Publish for India’s role in fostering an inclusive, ethical, and globally connected publishing ecosystem.

A key highlight of the session was the active engagement of participants, who posed thoughtful questions throughout and shared reflections from their own research experiences. Participants discussed AI tools such as Consensus, Trinka, and Research Rabbit, highlighting their value for literature reviews and journal identification. The Q&A segment was dynamic and interactive, with several attendees seeking advice on journal selection, AI tools, and ethical practices in publication.

The strong presence of the Academic Advisory Board—added depth and credibility to the discussions, reinforcing Publish for India’s academic foundation and collaborative spirit.

The session was meticulously conducted by Harshit Soni, Social Media and Content Strategist, AI Filmmaker, and Advisory Board Member of Publish for India.