Author Workshop on Scientific Writing and Publishing

Published on: July 1, 2025

Subject: Report on Author Workshop on Scientific Writing and Publishing Organized by SRHU Library System and CLIM in Collaboration with Springer Nature on July 1, 2025.

Total No of Participants: Total Participants: 117 (Faculty, Doctors, Research Scholars, and PG Students)

The Centre for Library and Information Management (CLIM) and the Central Library, in collaboration with Springer Nature, successfully conducted an Author Workshop on Scientific Writing and Publishing at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) on July 1, 2025.

Held at Sushrut Lecture Theatre-III from 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM, the workshop drew active participation from 117 attendees, including faculty members, medical practitioners, research scholars, and postgraduate students from various departments of the university.

The event was formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, who highlighted the growing significance of scientific publishing in the global academic environment and encouraged emerging researchers to adopt high-quality research and publishing practices.

The workshop was attended by several university dignitaries, including the Director of IQAC, Director of CDOE, Dean of the School of Science & Technology (SST), and Principal of the School of Management Studies (SMS), reflecting SRHU’s strong institutional support for interdisciplinary academic advancement.

Professor Yogendra Singh, University Librarian and Head of CLIM, delivered the Welcome Address, articulating the objectives of the workshop and SRHU’s broader vision to enhance research quality and publishing standards.

The technical session was led by Dr. Raunaq Nagi, Associate Editor of BMC Pediatrics (Springer Nature), who delivered an engaging and informative presentation on the principles of scientific writing and the publication process. Dr. Nagi discussed manuscript preparation, submission protocols, the peer review system, and common mistakes to avoid, offering practical insights and actionable guidance to participants.

The session also featured an interactive Q&A segment, allowing attendees to engage directly with the expert and gain deeper understanding on how to enhance the visibility and impact of their research publications.

The workshop underscored SRHU’s continued commitment to building a strong research culture and providing its academic community with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in scholarly publishing. The enthusiastic participation and support from the library team and faculty further demonstrated the university’s collaborative spirit in promoting academic excellence.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.