How to Start an Academic Journal- A Beginner’s Guide

How to Start an Academic Journal: Beginner’s Guide
How to Start an Academic Journal: Beginner’s Guide

Starting an academic journal sounds exciting… until you actually begin. Suddenly there are decisions about scope, peer review models, ISSN registration, editorial workflows, and technology you never knew existed. Many researchers and early-career academics get overwhelmed at this stage, not because the process is impossible, but because reliable and starter-friendly instructions are hard to find.

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11 Creative Rewards for Engaged Academic Event Attendees

11 Creative Rewards for Engaged Academic Event Attendees

Ever wondered what drives people to be fully involved in academic events, ask pertinent questions, and be an active listener? It’s this feeling of being valued, of knowing that their presence and input will have a meaningful impact beyond just those keynote speakers or methodically designed programs. An effective event engagement strategy can set the tone for any gathering. The chance to build a relationship is why most people are in the room anyway.
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Social Media Strategies for Academic Event Promotion

Social Media Strategies for Academic Event Promotion

At a time when brands and companies thrive on social media validation, why should your event be left behind? Organizers of academic events today no longer use only email lists, brochures, or campus announcements to reach their audience. Scholars now learn about conferences, workshops, symposiums, and call for papers(CFP) through social media. Social media helps by creating early interest, reaching the whole world, and getting stronger participation. Continue reading

12 Features to Look for in an Online Event Ticketing System

12 Features to Look for in an Online Ticketing System

An online event ticketing system, in 2025, is not just a nice addition to have as an event manager. Rather, it is now an extension of your event or conference itself. Such is the importance of an online event ticketing system, wherein almost 90% of entry passes to your event are sold.

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10 Things to Include in Your Event Landing Page

10 Things to Include in Your Event Landing Page

Your​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ event’s landing page is one of the first places where attendees get to know about your event. It is like the front door of your event. If it is created in a proper way, it gives the information needed to the visitors in a quick manner, it creates a kind of trust, and it encourages them to register. If it is done the wrong way, visitors leave without signing up, and all your marketing efforts go to waste. Continue reading

The Power of Cloud Technology for Abstract Management

The Power of Cloud Technology for Abstract Management

In only the last few decades, the academic and research world has managed to pull off an almost impossible feat. Formerly reliant on paper-based systems and manual processes, abstract management has now carved a mark for itself in the digital era. All thanks to modern cloud technology and its integration into conference planning systems.

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10 Ways to Improve Your Event Website for More Registrations

10 Ways to Improve Your Event Website for More Registrations

For event organizers looking to fill seats and improve attendance, a good and discoverable event website is the holy grail. Whether that be planning an academic conference or even something as leisurely as a community meetup for bakers, the way you present your event online can either make or break your registration numbers.

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Smart Event Registration Ideas to Manage Late Signups

Smart Event Registration Ideas to Manage Late Signups

Last-minute event registration is an inevitable part of every event, regardless of how early you allow sign-up or how well you promote the date. There are many reasons why people wait until the very last minute to sign up. In general, the final wave often occurs when the vent is closed. The rush signals strong interest, yet it also lands at the toughest point in your event schedule. 

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Strategies for Late-Break Abstracts and On-Site Submissions

Strategies for Late-Break Abstracts and On-Site Submissions

Late-break abstracts and on-site submissions play an important role in academic events. Many conferences use these two channels to capture new findings, new project updates, and new insights that may not be ready during the main submission window. This type of abstract submission adds energy to the program. They also keep the event fresh, current, and in line with the fast pace of research. Continue reading

Event Sponsorship Ideas for Organizers to Take Note of

Event Sponsorship Ideas for Organizers to Take Note of

What is one of the most pertinent concerns for organizers when hosting university events? If your answer is securing enough funding, then what we are about to discuss might be of use to you. In the process of booking a venue, sorting out equipment, and arranging for catering services, you find that you’re running out of funds too quickly. This is the reason why most event organizers choose to look for sponsorship opportunities for their events. 

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Strategies to Use Submission Data to Improve Future Events

 

Strategies to Use Submission Data to Improve Future Events

Every​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ year, conference organizers gather a whole lot of data. Abstracts, papers, author profiles, topic tags, reviewer scores, and session interests all go into the system way before the conference starts. However, what most organizers fail to realize is the power of this data. Abstract submission data is not just a record of abstracts received. It is the loudest signal from your community. It tells what they care about, what they will study next, and how your field might change. Continue reading

AI Matchmaking and Its Promising Impact on Academic Conferences

AI Matchmaking and Its Promising Impact on Academic Conferences

Attending an international academic conference should feel like finding your tribe and not wandering through a crowd of strangers hoping someone notices your research. According to EDU Ledger, approximately 4.5 million researchers worldwide present their work at academic conferences each year. Pointing at this substantial figure, the reality of these events has become increasingly hit-or-miss.  Continue reading