GoKawiilIEEE runs publishing workshops for researchers in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
IEEE held educational workshops in February in Nairobi, at the University of Rwanda, and at Makerere University in Uganda, drawing more than 120 attendees. The sessions, led by IEEE staff and volunteer authors, covered how to prepare, submit, and get papers peer-reviewed, along with guidance on using IEEE Xplore and ensuring research integrity.
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Researchers in these countries face financial and knowledge barriers that keep their scientific output below levels seen in other developing nations, even after IEEE cut subscription and publishing costs. Training in academic writing and publishing norms addresses a gap that pricing discounts alone couldn't fix, potentially boosting the region's visibility in global engineering and computer science research.
- Over 120 researchers attended IEEE workshops in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda
- Sessions focused on manuscript prep, peer review, and using IEEE Xplore effectively
- IEEE aims to close the publishing gap between the region and other developing countries
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