MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop Webinar Series with Turan University Session 3, 15 April 2026
- Apr 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 15
MDPI is delighted to collaborate with Turan University to host the MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop Webinar Series. This webinar series aims to support postgraduates and researchers in gaining the knowledge and confidence needed for a smooth and successful publishing journey.
The third session, “Publication Ethics for Authors and How to Respond to Peer Review,” covered the key principles of ethical publishing, including plagiarism, authorship, and data integrity. It also provided practical guidance on responding to reviewer feedback in a professional and constructive manner, with an emphasis on clear revisions and systematic responses to improve manuscript quality.
Program
Speaker | Program | Time |
Dr. Nurbolat Nyshanbayev | Opening Remarks by the Session Chair | 7:00–7:10 p.m. |
Dr. Alex Lancaster |
| 7:10–7:40 p.m. |
Dr. Nicholas Cho |
| 7:40–8:10 p.m. |
Q&A Session | 8:10–8:20 p.m. | |
Dr. Nicholas Cho | Closing; teaser for next week | 8:20–8:30 p.m. |
MDPI Speakers:
 | Dr. Nicholas Cho Rui Wen graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a PhD from the School of Biological Sciences, studying the Gentianaceae species using bioinformatics tools such as statistical modeling and R and Linux, to apply the results to conservation efforts. He joined MDPI in March 2023 as an Assistant Editor, becoming Section Managing Editor in January 2024 and Journal Relations Specialist in August 2024. Part of this work involves engaging with scholars and researchers to work with MDPI and conducting outreach to guide young budding researchers. |
 | Dr. Alex Lancaster graduated from the University of Hull with a Bachelor of Science in ecology. After some time participating in fieldwork in South Africa, he obtained a PhD from the University of Chester, specializing in conservation endocrinology, animal behavior, and human–wildlife conflicts, and is now the part-time Director of Science for the Charity Zoo and Wildlife Conservation. He joined MDPI in May 2024 as an Assistant Editor for the biology section, working for the journal Animals, and later, the journal Birds. Currently, he serves as the Journal Relations Specialist for Animals, actively fostering relationships with collaborators such as Guest Editors and Early Career Editorial Board Members, and represents the company at academic events. |