LICTC Staff Development Series 5: Beyond the Basics - Advanced Techniques for Electronic Journal Management Systems
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20 June 2024 /
Submitted by
flash
on 20 June 2024
The LAUTECH Information and Communication Technology, in line with our mandate to create an enabling environment where all students, staff, and the University community have easy access to technology resources and information, and to provide a user-friendly robust and dynamic ICT environment that supports increased use of the state-of-the-art ICT hardware and software resources, I, therefore, invite representatives of departments or research groups aspiring to establish an Open Access Journal to a training program on Beyond the Basics - Advanced Techniques for Electronic Journal Management Systems.
Course Overview
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of academic publishing, the ability to efficiently manage electronic journals is essential for editors, reviewers, and administrators. "Beyond the Basics: Advanced Techniques for Electronic Journal Management" is a comprehensive course designed to equip participants with the basic and advanced skills needed to optimise the use of Journal Management Systems (JMS). This course delves into the sophisticated functionalities of JMS, enabling users to enhance their academic journals' quality, visibility, and operational efficiency.
Course Duration
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Date: 6th July, 2024 – 24th July, 2024
Mode of Training
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The training programme will be delivered in Virtual/Face-to-Face (Blended) asynchronous mode via WhatsApp Platform and LAUTECH Information and Communication Technology (LICT) Learning Management System (https://elearn.lautech.edu.ng/lict). The face-to-face sessions will be held after the virtual training programme.
The training is structured daily and participants are expected to use between one and two hours per day to complete the activities and tasks in the Virtual Learning Environment to achieve the outcome of the training programme.
Course Learning Objectives
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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Transition from a paper-based journal to an electronic journal system
• Configure and manage user roles and permissions.
• Customize the appearance and branding of their journals.
• Optimize submission and peer review processes for efficiency and quality.
• Implement advanced metadata standards and indexing techniques.
• Integrate external tools and plugins to enhance journal functionality.
• Generate detailed statistical reports and analyses.
• Manage special issues and supplements with tailored workflows.
• Ensure accessibility and compliance with relevant standards and policies.
• Implement promotional and monetisation strategies.
Click here for the course module (https://lautech.edu.ng/jms-training-programme)
Registration & Enrollment
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Registration is open to representatives of departments or research groups aspiring to establish an Open Access Journal. To register, please visit http://lautech.edu.ng/jms-training-programme and complete the online registration form. Early registration is recommended as spaces are limited.
https://lautech.edu.ng/jms-training-programme
Certificate
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Certificate in Managing Electronic Journal Systems will be issued automatically via the LMS to participants who completed all the activities at the end of the training.
Conclusion
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By the end of this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of advanced techniques in electronic journal management, enabling them to enhance the quality and efficiency of their journals. This course is an investment in the future of your academic publishing endeavours, equipping you with the skills to navigate the complexities of modern journal management with confidence and expertise.
For further information, please visit https://lautech.edu.ng/jms-training-programme
or kindly contact 08065245297/08130246831.
Thank you.
