The Department of Research, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER) organized a highly engaging Guest Lecture on the topic “Tips and Tricks to Publish in High Impact Factor Journals” on 9th June 2025. The session aimed at equipping faculty members, research scholars, and students with effective strategies to enhance their academic publishing success.
The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Vasudevan Ramachandran, Director of the Research Management Centre, University College of MAIWP International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was held in hybrid mode at the Viva Voce Hall, Third Floor, Admin Block, MAHER, and saw enthusiastic participation from 82 attendees — with 52 joining online and 30 attending in person from across MAHER’s constituent colleges.
The session commenced with a warm welcome address by Dr. Valli Nachiyar, Dean, Publications, followed by the introduction of the guest speaker by Prof. Dr. N. Arunagirinathan, Dean of Research, MAHER. In his introductory remarks, Prof. Arunagirinathan highlighted the significance of publishing in high-impact journals and reiterated MAHER’s commitment to fostering research excellence.
Prof. Vasudevan’s lecture was insightful and rich with practical guidance, covering key areas such as manuscript structuring, journal selection, navigating the peer-review process, and ethical practices in research publication. His presentation was widely appreciated for its clarity, depth, and applicability.
The session included an interactive segment during which participants actively engaged with the speaker, posed queries, and received advice.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. D. Nalini, Associate Professor and Research Scientist, MAHER, who extended her gratitude to the speaker, organizers, and participants for their active involvement.
This lecture significantly contributed to the professional development of the attendees and reinforced MAHER’s mission of promoting a culture of academic excellence and impactful research.
