UL Library invites you to participate in Cambridge University Press series of author publishing training sessions that equip researchers with practical and trusted guidance at every stage of the publishing journey.
UL Library has signed a Read & Publish subscription agreement with Cambridge University Press (CUP) for the Cambridge Journals Online database, which gives an opportunity for the UL corresponding authors to publish in CUP open access journals with no article processing charge (APC).
Webinar #1: Selecting the Right Journal for Submission
Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 4 PM (UTC+3)
Language: English
Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y7mCrnoERHOZ6zCE9mEG_g
- Types of Journals and why Selection matters
- Understanding Journal scope and fit
- Journal impact beyond Publication
- Brief overview of Open Access and Publishing process
- Cambridge’s Author Services and Tools
Webinar #2: Reasons for Rejection and How to Avoid Them
Date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 4 PM (UTC+3)
Language: English
Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L77rqsV7Rqefxmy6RhN0PA
- Dos and don’ts for Submission
- Tips for clear, concise Academic Writing
- Aligning with Journal Scope and Standards
- Addressing common pitfalls (novelty, structure, argumentation)
- Using Publisher guidelines and Author Services
Webinar #3: Predatory Journals and Publishing Ethics
Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 4 PM (UTC+3)
Language: English
Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GTp3G4EYQFObGEJkoaDldw
- How to identify and avoid predatory journals
- Understanding the modern publishing landscape, especially ethical vs. exploitative practices
- How to evaluate journal quality and credibility, particularly using indexing checks, publisher ethics, and recognized tools
- How to choose the right journal for your research, focusing on fit, scope, impact, transparency, and long‑term discoverability
University of Latvia corresponding authors can take advantage of the opportunity to publish scientific articles in open access with article processing charges (APC) discount. This offer is made possible by Latvia's membership in the EIFL organization, which has negotiated with several scientific publishers and offers authors the opportunity to receive discounts when publishing articles in open access scientific journals.
