Overview
This course provides a thorough overview of the journal submission process, guiding participants through the different types of journal submissions and the essential steps involved in preparing and submitting a manuscript. Participants will learn about the key documents required for submission, including cover letters and supplementary materials, ensuring a complete and professional application. Additionally, the course addresses effective communication with journals both before and after submission, offering strategies for managing revisions, responding to reviewers' feedback, and navigating the publication process with confidence.
CPD Hours: 1
Course Content
- Day 1
- Types of journal submissions
- Steps of journal submission
- Documents needed for submission
- Journal communication pre- and post- submission
Speakers
Samaa Al Tabbah
Dr. Samaa Al Tabbah holds a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and a Pharm D. in Clinical Pharmacy from the Lebanese American University (LAU). After graduation, Dr. Al Tabbah held a position as a chief pharmacist at the World Health Organization (WHO), Beirut office. At a later stage, she established a pharmacy in Beirut, where she served as a community pharmacist for over 6 years. Dr. Al Tabbah is a strong supporter of the Children’s Cancer Center in Lebanon where she served as a volunteer for 4 years. She also acts as a consultant and mentor at the Egypt Scholars Inc. and the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) where she works closely with mentees providing them with concrete clinical and research skills that allow them to identify new research topics, discover new techniques, and pursue a strong career development plan.
Through her work, she has been involved in clinical research; more specifically, in training workshops carried out at the national and international level, in the delivery of sessions on different aspects of the conduct of clinical research, as well as in the conduction of different international clinical research projects. She is the author of many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals as well as a book titled “The Clinical Research Process from Initiation to Publication”. She is an editorial member of two peer-reviewed scientific journals. She is an Assistant Professor at University Institute for Nursing (Lebanese Red Cross), where she delivers Pharmacology, Microbiology and, Public Health, Community Health, and Clinical Research courses. She was lately appointed as the Global Pharmacovigilance Society Ambassador of Lebanon where she also acts as an acting board member of the society.
