Publishing with Impact: A Practical Guide to Writing Research Papers for Indexed Journals
The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) Section E3 (Computer Science), in collaboration with the General Research Committee (GRC) of SLAAS, the IEEE Computer Society Sri Lanka Chapter, and the iTeam of the Department of Computer Science, The Open University of Sri Lanka, successfully conducted an online workshop titled "Publishing with Impact: A Practical Guide to Writing Research Papers for Indexed Journals" on 16 June 2026.
The workshop was organized under the leadership of Dr. Suresha Nilmini Perera, Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, The Open University of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the above partner organizations. The session was moderated by Ms. Menaka Moonamaldeniya, Lecturer, SLIIT Kandy UNI, who guided the proceedings of the workshop.
The workshop featured Dr. Jayamali De Silva, Senior Lecturer, Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa, as the resource person. The session attracted more than 100 participants, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics, researchers, and professionals from various disciplines.
The workshop provided practical guidance on publishing research in indexed journals, covering key areas such as journal indexing systems, identifying suitable journals, manuscript preparation and academic writing, citation and referencing practices, the journal submission and peer-review process, and responding effectively to reviewers’ comments.
The interactive and insightful session significantly enhanced participants’ understanding of the academic publishing process and strengthened their confidence in preparing and submitting high-quality research manuscripts to reputable indexed journals. The event contributed to promoting research excellence and encouraging quality scholarly dissemination among emerging and established researchers.
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Publishing with Impact: A Practical Guide to Writing Research Papers for Indexed Journals
In today's highly competitive research environment, publishing in reputable indexed journals is not only important for academic and professional growth, but also for ensuring that valuable research findings reach the wider scientific community and contribute to knowledge creation. However, many researchers encounter challenges throughout the publication journey—from selecting the right journal and structuring manuscripts effectively, to navigating the peer-review process and responding to reviewers' comments.
Recognizing these challenges, we have organized this workshop to provide practical guidance and valuable insights into the publication process. We hope that today's session will help participants better understand journal indexing, identify suitable publication venues, improve academic writing practices, and gain confidence in submitting and publishing their research work in recognized indexed journals.
Biography:
Dr Jayamali De Silva is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering at the University of Moratuwa. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Honours in Textile and Clothing from the University of Moratuwa, and earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kelaniya, completing her split-site doctoral research at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK in 2018. She holds a Professional Diploma in Marketing from CIM UK and a Certificate for Teaching in Higher Education. Also, she brings nearly five years of valuable industry experience working at leading apparel manufacturing organizations. She was recognized with the Outstanding Research Performance Award by the University of Moratuwa in 2020 and 2022.
Dr. De Silva is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of fashion technology, engineering, and digital innovation. Her primary research interests focus on 2D and 3D CAD in apparel, garment sizing, digital prototyping, and human body anthropometry. She is particularly renowned for her work in integrating Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality into the New Product Development process, driving innovation and efficiency across the global Apparel Value Chain. Furthermore, she maintains active international research collaborations in her subject area and contributing to her portfolio of over 15 peer-reviewed indexed publications.
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