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The First Mediterranean Seminar on Science Writing, Editing and Publishing, Sarajevo, December 2-3, 2016.

Izet Masic1, Doncho Donev2, Osman Sinanovic3

  • 1Faculty of medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Acta Informatica Medica : AIM : Journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : Casopis Drustva Za Medicinsku Informatiku Bih
|January 13, 2017
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The First Mediterranean Seminar on Science Writing, Editing & Publishing (SWEP 2016) fostered collaboration and ethical practices in scientific communication. It highlighted strategies to combat plagiarism and improve research integrity for non-Anglophone authors.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Scientific Communication
  • Publication Ethics

Background:

  • The First Mediterranean Seminar on Science Writing, Editing & Publishing (SWEP 2016) convened in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, addressing challenges in scientific communication within a non-Anglophone research environment.
  • The seminar focused on enhancing science writing, editing, and publishing practices, with a particular emphasis on ethical considerations and professional development for researchers.

Approach:

  • Nineteen presentations were delivered by international experts, covering topics such as authorship, conflicts of interest, plagiarism, and research impact indicators.
  • Discussions emphasized the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines from organizations like the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
  • The seminar facilitated interaction between established editors and emerging researchers, fostering mentorship and knowledge exchange.
Keywords:
scientific workvisibility of scientific sources

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Key Points:

  • Presentations offered practical guidance for novice and experienced authors navigating the complexities of scientific publishing in diverse linguistic contexts.
  • Editors shared strategies for journal management, including attracting quality submissions and addressing ethical issues like plagiarism and authorship disputes.
  • Educational resources and best practices were highlighted to support continuing professional development in biomedical research.

Conclusions:

  • SWEP 2016 successfully promoted adherence to ethical standards and improved scientific writing and editing skills among participants.
  • The seminar led to the establishment of the Mediterranean Association of Science Editors and Publishers (MASEP), aiming for annual continuation.
  • Proceedings were published in Acta Informatica Medica, with a significant turnout indicating a strong regional interest in advancing scientific publishing standards.