Academic Writing and Strategies for Publishing in ABDC A and Q1 Journals

An Editor’s Perspective

ServiceSetu Academics and COGNIS Global are pleased to present an exclusive programme under the ServiceSetu Academics Editors’ Meet Series on “Academic Writing and Strategies for Publishing in ABDC A and Q1 Journals.”

Publishing in a highly ranked journal requires more than a sound research methodology. A successful manuscript must demonstrate a compelling research problem, a clearly articulated theoretical contribution, rigorous execution and effective academic writing.

This two-day programme will provide participants with an editor’s perspective on developing high-quality manuscripts and navigating the publication process at leading academic journals.

Programme Details

Dates: 3–4 October 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (IST)

About the Speaker

The programme will be led by Prof. (Dr.) Lim Weng Marc, Dean and Distinguished Professor at Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Malaysia.

Prof. Lim brings extensive editorial and scholarly experience across internationally recognised journals. His current editorial responsibilities include:

Editor-in-Chief: Global Business and Organizational Excellence, Wiley, Scopus Q1

Drawing on this extensive editorial experience, Prof. Lim will offer practical insights into how editors assess manuscripts and how researchers can improve the quality, positioning and publication potential of their work.

Key Areas of Discussion

The programme will help participants understand:

How to identify a relevant and publishable research problem
How to position a manuscript for a leading academic journal
How to develop a clear and convincing theoretical contribution
How to strengthen the structure, coherence and academic writing of a paper
What editors expect from manuscripts submitted to highly ranked journals
How to select an appropriate ABDC A or Q1 journals
Common reasons for desk rejection and how to avoid them
How to write effective responses to reviewers
How to approach manuscript revision and resubmission
How to develop a sustainable long-term publication strategy

Who Should Attend?

The programme is suitable for:

PhD, FPM and EFPM scholars
Faculty members and academic researchers
Early-career researchers
Postdoctoral fellows
Authors preparing manuscripts for highly ranked journals
Researchers seeking to improve their academic writing and publication strategy

Registration Fee

Indian participants: INR 1,000
International participants: USD 30
ServiceSetu Members: 50% discount

Participants can register by scanning the QR code provided on the programme flyer.

Contact Information

For registration assistance or other queries:

Email: info@servicesetu.org
Phone: +91 93479 83215

Join this Editors’ Meet Series to gain practical insights directly from an experienced journal editor and strengthen your journey towards publishing in globally recognised journals.