To further advance the development of world-class journals and enhance the ability of experts, scholars, and graduate students from the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR) to publish papers in English scientific journals, International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation (IRTCES) leveraging its rich experience in running English journals and advantages in talent resources, held a training session on English scientific journal paper writing for the entire institute on December 26, 2024. The training was hosted by Prof. Zhang Jianli, Deputy Director of IRTCES. Prof. Chen Yuehong, Associate Editor of the International Journal of Sediment Research, and Prof. Paige Chyu, Executive Editor of International Soil and Water Conservation Research, shared their experiences related to journal paper writing. Over 40 staff members, graduate students, and international students from various units of the institute attended the training.

Prof. Chen Yuehong gave an in-depth explanation on "Common problems in journal papers", analyzed the main reasons for paper rejection from an editor’s perspective, and provided detailed guidance on how to select journals, write papers, and consider various aspects during the submission process.

ProF. Paige Chyu delivered a lecture on "The process of academic paper publication". From an editor’s perspective, she comprehensively interpreted the key links in the academic paper publication process and taught practical "tips to avoid pitfalls". Meanwhile, she also provided professional guidance on communication skills such as how to grasp the timing of communication with the editorial department and appropriately inquire about the status of paper publication. In addition, Senior Researcher Paige Chyu shared her experiences in aspects including application for visiting studies, visa processing, and academic exchanges during the visiting period, based on her own experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Connecticut in the United States.

Participants had heated discussions and exchanges on topics of interest. This training is a beneficial attempt by IRTCES to base itself on its business functions, tap into resource advantages, and actively explore international talent cultivation and service capacity improvement. Through this training, participants not only gained a clearer understanding of the process of writing and publishing academic papers, but also strengthened academic exchanges between various units within the institute, stimulated the innovative thinking of researchers, and is of great significance for improving the acceptance rate of papers and enhancing academic influence.