On November 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Dr. Bo Weng, Editor-in-Chief of journals under Wiley Group, was invited by Prof. Hui Huang from the School of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology to deliver a lecture titled “How to Publish Academic Papers More Effectively” at Room 107, Building 1, Yanqihu Campus, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).
Dr. Bo Weng graduated from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA) in 2006 with a B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering. She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia, in December 2012. Dr. Weng joined Wiley in October 2016 and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Macromolecular Rapid Communications and Associate Editor of Advanced Materials.
During the lecture, Dr. Weng provided an in-depth overview of the development history of Wiley Publishing Group, and highlighted its impact on the global academic community, and demonstrated the cooperation between Wiley Group and domestic universities and research institutes. She then analyzed the key aspects of article writing, such as abstract, keywords, graphical design and conclusion. She explained in detail the primary concerns of journal editors when reviewing manuscripts, emphasizing that in today’s highly active research environment, editors process a large volume of submissions daily. Therefore, the clarity and conciseness of the abstract, the intuitive design of graphs and charts, and the timeliness of literature citations are crucial factors influencing an article’s acceptance.
In addition, Dr. Weng discussed the critical steps in the submission process, including how to write an effective cover letter, how to select suitable reviewers, how to address reviewers’ comments, and the responsibilities of authors after their articles are published. At the end of the lecture, students and faculty members asked questions about manuscript submission and research issues, and Dr. Weng gave in-depth answers based on her own experience and had a lively discussion with the participants.
Dr. Weng's lecture not only enhanced participants' understanding of Wiley Group, but also provided valuable guidance and inspiration for researchers in their academic writing and publication endeavors.
