Publish & Flourish
Date: 06th March 2026
Venue: Kadamba Hall
Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Title : Pathway to Publications
The Department of Community Medicine at RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru under the guidance of Dr Srividya V, Professor and HOD, successfully organized a CME program on 6th March 2026, aimed at strengthening research and scientific publication skills among students, researchers, and faculty.
The program witnessed participation from over 300 delegates in a hybrid format, both online and offline, creating an engaging platform for knowledge sharing and academic discussions.
Scientific Sessions:
Dr. Venkat R Mohan delivered an insightful session on “Mastering the Manuscript: Writing from the Editor’s Perspective,” highlighting the key elements required to structure and present a scientific manuscript effectively.
Dr. Sudheesh K conducted a session on “Artificial Intelligence in Manuscript Writing,” discussing the evolving role of AI tools in supporting academic writing and research productivity.
Dr. Pradeep Banandur presented “Through the Reviewer’s Lens: What Gets Your Paper Accepted,” offering valuable perspectives on the peer-review process and how researchers can improve their chances of manuscript acceptance. He also delivered a session on “Ethics in Publication,” emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity, avoiding plagiarism, and adhering to responsible research practices.
Dr. Sumanth M M delivered a session on Altmetrics, explaining how alternative metrics help track the online attention and broader impact of research beyond traditional citation counts.
Dr. Nanda Kumar B S conducted a session on “Desk Research: Leveraging Secondary Data for Research,” highlighting the use of secondary data sources for research and evidence synthesis.
The CME focused on guiding participants through the research-to-publication journey, strengthening scientific writing skills, ethical research conduct, and effective dissemination of scientific knowledge.
The program received a positive feedback from participants, who appreciated the practical insights and interactive discussions that enhanced their understanding of the research and publication process.
We sincerely thank all speakers and participants for making this academic initiative a meaningful and successful learning experience.
