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Publishing your research

Introduction.

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• Predatory publishing
• Acknowledgements

Supervisors & departmental colleagues are the best people to advise on where to publish.  There are several issues which you will need to consider if you decide to publish your research. This guide is designed to highlight library tools and services available at NUI Galway to assist you with publishing your research.

Online training Epigeum tutorials at University of Galway

The Epigeum tutorials in this section are published by Oxford University Press.

The tutorials are available via the Researcher Development  portal here including access instructions:  https://nuigalwayie.sharepoint.com/sites/rdc/SitePages/Epigeum-Research-Skills-Toolkit.aspxLinks to an external site.  

 Register on the Epigeum platform and choose from the following tutorials:

• Getting published in the Arts
• Getting published in the Sciences
• Conferences, presenting and networking

Elsevier author seminar presentations at NUI Galway July 2019

See Elsevier's Research Academy with free e-learinging modules, career guidance and advice.

Other resources on academic publishing

Taylor and Francis  A uthor Services webpage  guides you through the steps in publishing an article:  choosing a journal, writing your paper, making your submission, peer review, production, sharing your published article.

Recorded video tutorial from Taylor & Francis "What to think about before you start to write a journal article"

Wiley also provide guidance for authors, see  https://authorservices.wiley.com/author-resources/index.html

Presentations, podcasts and tutorials

Presentations and slides from Force11

"Force11 is a community of scholars, librarians, archivists, publishers and research funders that has arisen organically to help facilitate the change toward improved knowledge creation and sharing. Individually and collectively, we aim to bring about a change in modern scholarly communications through the effective use of information technology. "

Podcasts & Videos on Scholarly Publishing  from MIT Libraries.

Click on the link above to listen to and watch MIT staff and faculty and other experts talk about various aspects of scholarly publishing & copyright, for example:

Scholarly Kitchen blog

The mission of the Society for Scholarly Publishing is “to advance scholarly publishing and communication, and the professional development of its members through education, collaboration, and networking.” The Scholarly Kitchen is a moderated and independent blog aimed to help fulfill this mission by bringing together differing opinions, commentary, and ideas, and presenting them openly.

Books at the James Hardiman Library

See this  selective listing  of other books on academic publishing available in the James Hardiman Library.

RTE Brainstorm opinion piece by NUIG Librarian John Cox

James Hardiman Library

John Cox is University Librarian at NUI Galway

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The complicated business of publishing academic research

Opinion: it's time to change the current system which generates big profits

for publishers and denies free public access to research findings

PUBLISHING / 19 APRIL 2018

Untangling academic publishing

Fyfe, a , coate, k, curry, s, lawson, s, moxham, n  & rostvik, cm   2017 , , untangling academic publishing: a history of the relationship between commercial interests, academic prestige and the circulation of research . university of st andrews, st andrews. doi:  10.5281/zenodo.546100.

'According to the report, reforms of scholarly publishing have given undue weight to "commercial concerns" in recent years. Additionally, the "prestige economy", in which academics compete for the kudos of having their work published by journals with high impact factors or by high-status presses, has stymied the move towards open access and "free sharing of knowledge", it argues. From:  https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/academics-should-not-sign-over-research-copyright-publishers

Library guides

To find related research consult a library subject guide . See also:

• Managing your research profile by Rosie Dunne Last Updated Oct 25, 2023 87 views this year
• EndNote by Rosie Dunne Last Updated Feb 13, 2024 3264 views this year
• Plagiarism and Citation by Kristopher Meen Last Updated Apr 22, 2024 105 views this year
• Scopus guide by Rosie Dunne Last Updated Jan 10, 2024 1447 views this year
• Web of Science guide by Rosie Dunne Last Updated Oct 23, 2023 95 views this year

Academic Writing Centre

A service hosted in the Library, that offers one-to-one support to students with their writing skills.

See the Academic Writing Centre webpage .

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J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics 

PhD Scholarship 2023-24

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is looking for talented, creative and highly qualified individuals to work under the supervision of an academic faculty member and become part of the School’s vibrant research community. Our PhD programme has a strong track record in terms of the research student experience and the opportunities afforded to, and the achievements of, our PhD graduates. The programme combines scholarly theory-building with a strong applied focus. The School offers two PhD scholarships to the best applicants to pursue a structured PhD programme in one of the following disciplines in the School:

Accountancy and Finance  

Economics  

Management  

Business Information Systems

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is nestled on the north side of the University of Galway campus, right in the heart of Galway city. With a population of about 80,000, of which at least one in four are students, it is no surprise that Galway has always had a reputation as a young and student friendly city.  Energised by our regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, we are a globally engaged School of Business and Economics for the public good that makes a transformative impact for students, society and business. 

Aligned with our School strategy and vision to make a global impact for the public good by addressing grand challenges through our teaching, research and influence on public policy, we welcome in particular PhD applications interested in addressing the following UN SDGs:

• Good health and well-being
• Decent work and economic growth
• Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Sustainable communities and cities
• Peace, justice and strong institutions

To read more about our structured PhDs, please go to: Structured PhDs

About the Scholarship

The Scholarship will cover an annual stipend of €19,000 (for a maximum of 4 years) and payment of PhD fees (for a maximum of four years), subject to satisfactory performance. The successful PhD student will be provided with a dedicated desk and computer and will have the opportunity to participate in research seminars, workshops and avail of research supports through their doctoral programme. The scholarship is not intended for students who already have access to alternative substantial sources of funding (e.g. students working on funded projects or in receipt of other scholarships).

The Application Process and Guidelines ‌

It is essential that applicants have engaged with a potential supervisor in the preparation of their research proposal, and have their agreement to supervise the PhD , if successful.  Potential supervisors can be identified from the School’s website .

Initial informal enquiries can be made to individual staff directly, or to the Associate Head of Graduate Studies, Dr. Lorraine Morgan ( [email protected] ). It is also essential that applicants have engaged with a potential supervisor in the preparation of their research proposal.

Note that only applicants who have a relevant Master’s degree may normally be admitted to the PhD programme. Overseas applicants may be required to submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Successful applicants must register with J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics as a Year 1 full-time PhD student for the academic year 2023/24. Scholarships will only be awarded to those who register as full-time PhD students for the period of the award. 

To be admitted to the PhD programme, you must:

• Identify, and secure the agreement of, an academic supervisor in the School of Business and Economics.
• Aims, objectives and central research questions
• Methodology
• Expected research outcomes
• Research schedule and timeline
• Submit a CV and cover letter
• Letter or email from a faculty member confirming their willingness tto act as supervisor
• Two letters of reference.

The above documentation should be emailed as a single PDF file to [email protected] . Your application will be formally considered by the School of Business and Economics PhD Programme Committee for final approval. 

The closing date is:   31 st July, 2023 .

For further information, please contact either Lorraine Morgan, Associate Head of Graduate Studies, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, email: [email protected] or School Administrators, Sinead and Olivia, email: [email protected] .

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Thesis Preparation & Submission

The final examination of a candidate for a Research Masters or PhD degree is based on the explanation of the candidate’s research in a thesis describing the context, nature, methodology and outcomes of the research, prepared in accordance with international norms.

• You will prepare your thesis under the direction of the Principal Supervisor and with the support of your Research Studies Panel. Please liaise with both on your thesis
• The  Thesis Submission Guidelines outlines the process for preparation, submission, processing and examination of graduate research degree theses. The  Theses in Graduate Research Programmes Policy  identifies the responsibilities of each party within the University with respect to the preparation, submission, processing, examination, and dissemination of graduate research degree theses.

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Submission of Thesis for Examination

• You must be a fully registered student and not owe any fees at the time when your thesis is submitted for examination.

You may submit your thesis in 2 ways:

1.  via the UCD eThesis System : please see here  for further information.  Through the system, you will be able to submit your thesis electronically, verify authorship and programme compliance, and track progress through all stages of the examination process.

2. via hard copy: ( note:subject to restrictions due to COVID-19: please see  FAQ  for further info ) 

You submit to the Student Desk in the Tierney Building as many soft bound copies of the thesis as there are members on your Examination Committee. There are usually three people on the Examination Committee i.e. internal examiner, extern examiner and the Chair of the Examination Committee. The members of your examination committee are listed on the "UView - Student Enquiry" Screen on your UCD student SIS Web account under the heading "Other Advisors". The theses must be accompanied by a completed Research Degree Examination Form signed by both you and your Principal Supervisor (download  Research Degree Examination Form  /access  here  in our Documents & Files).

Submission of Final Thesis

Following the viva voce examination for PhD students and once you have the approval of the internal examiner that you have met the requirements of the Examination Committee you follow these steps:

• Step 1: produce a hardbound copy of your thesis
• eThesis submission: no corrections sign-off form needed with hardbound thesis 
• Traditional submission: corrections sign-off form needed with hardbound thesis
• Step 3: you submit the hardbound thesis to the UCD Student Desk with the signed Thesis Correction Sign Off Form ( note: subject to restrictions due to COVID-19: please see  FAQ  for further info ) 

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Chemistry has a great history of attracting national and international PhD students every year, with more than 40 PhD students currently registered. Our research funding sources are widespread and include national and international funding agencies, as well as a variety of industrial partners. Our PhD students choose the University of Galway because of our excellent research facilities, the high quality of research being conducted in the Chemistry and our outstanding publication history. 

Our PhD degree programme is a structured programme that is primarily based on carrying out scientific research and the submission of a PhD research thesis by the end of the four-year period.  As part of the structured programme students complete developmental modules to enhance their professional transferable skills, which are required to succeed in the modern work environment. Such courses include core and elective choices.

Normally students will take 30 credits through these modules.

For more information, check out our SBCS Post grad handbook 2023-24

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Adele Gabba |   PhD Student

I chose a Structured PhD in Chemistry at NUIG. A chemist is a fascinating job, versatile and fundamental for the development of the society. This PhD course allows you to develop your team working ability, communication skills, independence and knowledge of Chemistry. I can personally say that it has helped to improve myself not only as student but also as a person! This PhD is a great choice for both a future in academia or industry. Why NUIG? It’s internationally recongised, full of well known professors at international level. The facilities of the School of Chemistry are brilliant and help make the job very enjoyable! All the staff are patient and kind, always ready to help and teach you something new. The campus encourages a motivating environment: the perfect place for scientific research development!

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