Blog | Dryfta - Part 16

10 Ways Abstract Management System Improves Collaboration Among Reviewers

10 Ways AMS Improves Collaboration Among Reviewers

Reviewer collaboration means experts work together to review the same paper. They share feedback, discuss differences, and agree on a final view of the work. The process often becomes a challenge when teams rely on outdated technology. Many associations still use legacy tools that limit how reviewers share their feedback, assign and track tasks, or stay aligned throughout the review cycle. The outdated systems focus primarily on basic tracking rather than real-time collaboration, thereby decreasing productivity and creating workflow gaps. Continue reading

How to Start an Academic Journal – A 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.

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. Introducing rewards for attendees as part of your engagement strategy can set the tone for any event.
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12 Features to Look for in an Online Event 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.

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

Virtual Networking Strategies for Better Engagement

At a time when screens have connected people more than face-to-face interactions, many event organizers have learnt the importance of networking in virtual and hybrid event setups. Until a few years ago, the idea of networking through laptop or phone screens may have seemed awkward. But people have slowly opened up to the possibilities of virtual networking.

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.

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.

Top 11 Event Marketing Platforms for University Conferences

When you attend an event, you see everything run smoothly; what you don’t see is the countless people on the other side planning it. Planning an event and then executing it perfectly is often tiresome for organizers. With so many platforms and tools competing for one’s attention, it’s harder than ever before to maintain your event’s online presence.

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

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