By:
Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Ghana has hosted a workshop
aimed at strengthening awareness on open access publishing, open educational
resources, and the risks associated with predatory publishing and conferences.
The
session was organised by the SES Mentorship and Outreach Committees and brought
together faculty, staff, and graduate students for discussions on maintaining
academic integrity in scholarly communication.
The
workshop featured two international facilitators, Ms. Julia Gelfand, retired
Applied Sciences and Engineering Librarian at the University of California,
Irvine, and Prof. Cedrick Kwuimy, Associate Professor in Engineering and
Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. Both experts provided
insights drawn from extensive academic and professional experience, offering
participants a global perspective on evolving publishing practices.
Organisers
noted that the engagement formed part of broader efforts to equip the academic
community with the knowledge needed to navigate the growing complexities of
research dissemination in the digital age.
Leadership
of the SES Mentorship Committee, chaired by Prof. AgyeiTuffour Benjamin, and
the SES Outreach Committee, chaired by Ing Dr. Peace Amoatey, was acknowledged
for coordinating and co-chairing the event.
Participants
were commended for their active involvement and contribution to discussions
throughout the workshop.
