Last December 06, the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, in partnership with the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), held a professional lecture discussing the prominent trends, challenges, and opportunities of publishing. The speaker was the visiting professor from Hiroshima University, Dr. Dahlia Simangan.
In her opening remarks, Dean Marie Joy D. Banawa from the College of Arts and Social Sciences
Your talk is necessary for us because as we march towards our dream of becoming a research university, publication is an in thing. We need to publish or perish; [and] that is a very tall order.
Serving as a representative of the University Chancellor, Dean Maratas from the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in lieu of contemporary society.
It is my understanding that today's world has become driven and expertise based with the goal of making [the] life of man smooth running and comfortable. And I understand that the problem in today's world has become complicated and complex. Evidently, the solution to these problems need a concerted effort of one at all disciplines; so that could be from the multidisciplinary studies
the CSM Dean said.
He then proceeded to underscore the role of academics and their published literature. "Nowadays the act of publishing is a quid pro quo in which authors receive credit and a college in exchange for disclosure of their scientific finance. An author or the author's obligation is not only to release the data but also to enable others to verify or replicate published findings. But also to provide them in a form on which the other scientists can build [on]," Dean Maratas expressed.
Dr. Simangan's objective, as she had shared with the on-site participants, was to share her experience in publishing and the need to watch out for in the publishing process. In her opening spiel, Dr. Simangan noted that "something that struck me during the introduction was this publish or perish [notion]; what I am thinking now is if we can shift our mindset and make it publish and flourish in academe.
He then proceeded to underscore the role of academics and their published literature. "Nowadays the act of publishing is a quid pro quo in which authors receive credit and a college in exchange for disclosure of their scientific finance. An author or the author's obligation is not only to release the data but also to enable others to verify or replicate published findings. But also to provide them in a form on which the other scientists can build [on]," Dean Maratas expressed.
Dr. Simangan's objective, as she had shared with the on-site participants, was to share her experience in publishing and the need to watch out for in the publishing process. In her opening spiel, Dr. Simangan noted that "something that struck me during the introduction was this publish or perish [notion]; what I am thinking now is if we can shift our mindset and make it publish and flourish in academe.
I cannot imagine myself just five years ago finishing my PhD and talking here about publication. I, myself, navigated the publication process back when I was a PhD student. And I agree that whether we like it or not we need to share our knowledge to the general audience, and reach that mainly through publication,
Dr. Simangan expressed.
The highlight of Dr. Dahlia's presentation revolved around the tedious publishing process from submission to rejection to review to revision and eventually publication, the unethical practices in publishing, gatekeeping of knowledge, and predatory journals. In the latter segment of her presentation, Dr. Simangan shared with the audience her learning insights from journal publishing. She highlighted that rejection is the norm and navigating through criticisms.
The highlight of Dr. Dahlia's presentation revolved around the tedious publishing process from submission to rejection to review to revision and eventually publication, the unethical practices in publishing, gatekeeping of knowledge, and predatory journals. In the latter segment of her presentation, Dr. Simangan shared with the audience her learning insights from journal publishing. She highlighted that rejection is the norm and navigating through criticisms.
I always think that all these criticisms are not even a criticism of my work or even the article itself. But an improvement of my manuscript. I see this now as me developing myself as a scholar, as a researcher,
the professor expressed.
The lecture then with a photo opportunity with the on-site participants. In a conversation with CASSayuran, Senior Sociology undergraduate student Lyka Culata shared that
Meanwhile, though still not availing to publish, Vharga Robethjen Quibod, another Senior Sociology undergraduate student, reverberated the same sentiments as Lyka. She said
Dr. Simangan is an Associate Professor (tenure-track) at Hiroshima University's Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research interests in peace and conflict include topics on post-conflict peacebuilding, the relationship between peace and sustainability, the United Nations, international relations in the Anthropocene, and human rights issues in the Philippines. Dr. Simangan also holds a PhD in International, Political, and Strategic Studies, with a focus on International Relations, from the Australian National University (2017).
The lecture then with a photo opportunity with the on-site participants. In a conversation with CASSayuran, Senior Sociology undergraduate student Lyka Culata shared that
Dr. Simangan's presentation on how to publish offered a unique opportunity for me to know the technicalities of publishing and what to expect when one tries to publish.
Meanwhile, though still not availing to publish, Vharga Robethjen Quibod, another Senior Sociology undergraduate student, reverberated the same sentiments as Lyka. She said
I appreciate Dr. Dahlia's presentation, especially for us undergraduates and soon-to-be graduates, and actual graduate students as academics and early career researchers need to sharpen our skills in research and eventually share that data to others.
Dr. Simangan is an Associate Professor (tenure-track) at Hiroshima University's Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research interests in peace and conflict include topics on post-conflict peacebuilding, the relationship between peace and sustainability, the United Nations, international relations in the Anthropocene, and human rights issues in the Philippines. Dr. Simangan also holds a PhD in International, Political, and Strategic Studies, with a focus on International Relations, from the Australian National University (2017).
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Reggy Bartido
Reggy H. Bartido is a Senior BA Sociology undergraduate student of the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT). At the present, Reggy holds the post of Editor-in-Chief of CASSayuran - the official publication of the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) of MSU-IIT. That said, Mr. Bartido’s undergraduate thesis (on-going) primarily revolves around Environmental Sociology studies and Sustainable Development, areas that are part of his research interest that also includes Youth Studies and Political Sociology.
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