Peer Review Week 2017
Faculty of Arts and Humanities, The British University in Egypt (BUE)
Seminar
“Transparency in Peer Review and High Impact Research”
Organiser: The Faculty of Arts and Humanities (BUE) – Research
Event: Seminar
Event title: Transparency in Peer Review and High Impact Research
International Organiser: Peer Review Week Word Press 2017
Description: A two hour seminar for academic staff around the importance of high quality research, its impact on ranking for universities, the rigorous process of peer review and transparency in the process of research publishing.
Date: Thursday 14 September 2017
Time: 02:00pm to 04:00pm
Venue: Cultural Room, BUE Library
Speakers:
· Prof. Yehia Bahei El Din, Vice President for Research and Postgraduate Studies at the BUE
· Prof. Shadia Sobhy Fahim, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities – BUE
· Prof. Eman El Mahallawi, Director of the Center for Renewable Energy at The British University in Egypt (BUE)
Summary of the Event:
The seminar discussion will be facilitated by Prof. Yehia Bahei El Din Vice President for Research and Postgraduate Studies at the BUE with an overview of the research activity at the BUE and its impact on ranking.
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Prof. Shadia Sobhy Fahim will also raise awareness around peer review as a crucial part of scholarly communication which ensures that published research is trustworthy and accurate; Prof. Fahim will also highlight the importance of transparency in the peer review process across disciplines or the lack of it and how peer review can advance the work of early career researchers when they take part as blind reviewers.
Prof. Sherine Fouad Mazloum will share her experience as a Peer Reviewer and as a faculty member of a state owned university, Ain Shams University.
The seminar will conclude with Q&A and the dissemination of a pamphlet about the best practices for research and peer review in addition to a list of suggested journals which academic staff can volunteer their time and effort to being part of the process.