"How to prepare scientific articles for Scopus and Web of Science journals. Master Journal List"

On October 22, 2024, at 15:00, a master class was held in auditorium 101 by the famous foreign scientist, doctor and professor of the University of Bursa Uludag - Emin Atasoy. This master class was organized in order to increase the publication activity and the level of scientific articles among doctoral students and teachers of the Department of Geography, Land Management and Cadastre. Professor Atasoy, who has extensive experience in publishing in international high-ranking journals, presented a unique look at the process of preparing and successfully publishing scientific papers.

The event gathered a large number of listeners, among whom were doctoral students, young researchers and teachers interested in deepening their knowledge about modern requirements for scientific publications. During the master class, Professor Atasoy elaborated on the following key aspects:

The process of choosing a journal to publish: how to properly assess the reputation of the publication, its indexing and compliance with research topics.
Strategies for improving the quality of articles, from choosing the topic and structure of the work, to writing annotations, bibliographies and citations.
The importance of international cooperation and networking with other scientists to increase the visibility of publications.
Mistakes to avoid when submitting articles to highly rated journals, and tips for working with reviewers and editors.

Special attention was paid to current trends in scientific publication, including requirements for journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Professor Atasoy also answered the questions of the participants regarding the specifics of preparing manuscripts, receiving feedback from reviewers and correcting articles in accordance with their comments.

The master class became an important event for the participants, helped them understand how to increase their chances of successful publication and achieve recognition in the international arena. The students noted that the acquired knowledge and recommendations will become a useful guide for them in their scientific activities and will contribute to their professional growth.

Concluding the meeting, Professor Atasoy stressed that regular work on improving the quality of scientific research and publications is an integral part of the career of a modern scientist. The event left a positive impression on the participants, who expressed gratitude to the organizers and hope for further similar master classes aimed at developing the scientific potential of the university.