Publishing Pathways: Sessions 2-4 | 出版途径研讨会 2-4

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Supporting Early Career Researchers in China  |  全球科研中的中国学者之声

About this eventEarly career researchers in China are under increasing pressure to publish in international journals, particularly in English. This online event series offers practical guidance on navigating the academic publishing landscape, including insights into peer review, journal expectations and common challenges.Hosted by the Landscape Research Group (LRG), the series aims to support Chinese researchers while fostering dialogue between Chinese scholars, international academics and journal editors. It also contributes to the development of the LRG China Network. 关于本次活动 中国青年研究人员面临着越来越大的压力，需要在国际期刊上发表论文，尤其是英文期刊。本次线上系列活动旨在为学术出版领域的青年研究人员提供实用指导，内容涵盖同行评审、期刊要求以及常见挑战等。 该系列活动由景观研究小组（LRG）主办，旨在支持中国研究人员，同时促进中国学者、国际学者和期刊编辑之间的对话。此外，该系列活动也有助于LRG中国网络的建设。

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<h3>Publishing Pathways series</h3>These final three-sessions of this online series bring together journal editors, authors and reviewers to discuss how landscape research is developed and published in bilingual and international contexts.The sessions provide practical insight into the realities of academic publishing, from communicating with editors and choosing the right journal to understanding peer review and responding to feedback.Each session combines short presentations with discussion and Q&amp;A.Audience: LRG members Platform: Voov (Tencent Meeting) with Zoom available as backup Access details: Sent automatically after registration<h4>What participants will gain</h4>Participants will gain practical insight into:<ul><li>how editors evaluate submissions</li><li>how authors choose appropriate publication routes</li><li>how the peer review process works in practice</li><li>how publishing expectations differ across international and bilingual journals</li></ul><h3> </h3>

<h3>Session 1</h3><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985505897588?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985505897588?aff=oddtdtcreator">Find out more about and register for session 1 here.</a>

<h3>Session 2</h3><h3>Dialogue with editors – publishing in bilingual and international journals</h3>Date: 9 April 2026 Time: 9:00 China Time / 13:00 New Zealand Standard Time Registration deadline: 7 AprilThis session brings together editors from leading landscape journals to discuss how editorial decisions are made and how authors can position their work successfully.Editors will reflect on the development of bilingual and English-language journals and explain the kinds of contributions they are looking for from new research.<h4>Speakers (TBC)</h4>Assoc Prof. Mengyixin Li – Landscape Research Group trustee; editorial team member for Landscape Architecture and Landscape Architecture Frontiers (chair)Yufei Liu – Editor, Landscape Architecture (LA) Yuxia Liu – Editor, Landscape Architecture &amp; Sustainability (LAS) Le Tian – Editor, Landscape Architecture Frontiers (LAF) Prof. Hannes Palang – Editor, Landscape Research (recorded contribution)<h4>Discussion topics</h4><ul><li>Communicating effectively with journal editors</li><li>Editorial priorities in bilingual and English-language journals</li><li>What editors look for in submissions</li><li>Opportunities for publishing in Chinese-led international journals</li></ul>The session concludes with Q&amp;A and an overview of the next session.<h3> </h3>

<h3>Session 3</h3><h4>Dialogue with authors – choosing where and how to publish</h4>Date: 16 April 2026 Time: 9:00 China Time / 13:00 New Zealand Standard Time Registration deadline: 14 AprilThis session focuses on the practical decisions researchers face when developing publications. Contributors will discuss their own experiences of publishing research across journals, books and open-access platforms.<h4>Speakers</h4>Assoc Prof. Mengyixin Li – Landscape Research Group trustee; editorial team member for Landscape Architecture and Landscape Architecture Frontiers (chair)Assoc Prof. Simin Bian – Chinese Landscape Architecture Yanan Zhao and Assoc Prof. Gill Lawson – Open access publishing Prof. Jacky Bowring – Publishing landscape research in book form<h4>Discussion topics</h4><ul><li>Writing for academic versus professional practice audiences</li><li>Conference papers, journal articles and books as publication pathways</li><li>Open access publishing: considerations and perceptions</li><li>Choosing the most appropriate journal for a research project</li></ul>The session includes time for discussion and questions from participants.

<h3>Session 4</h3><h4>Dialogue with reviewers – understanding peer review and the Chinese author experience</h4>Date: 23 April 2026 Time: 9:00 China Time / 13:00 New Zealand Standard Time Registration deadline: 21 AprilThe final session explores the peer review process from the perspective of reviewers working across international journals.<h4>Speakers will discuss how manuscripts are evaluated, why revisions are requested, and how authors can respond effectively to feedback.</h4><h4>Speakers</h4><h4>Assoc Prof. Mengyixin Li – Landscape Research Group trustee; editorial team member for Landscape Architecture and Landscape Architecture Frontiers (chair)</h4>Emeritus Prof. Simon Swaffield – Reviewer for English-language journals Assoc Prof. Gill Lawson – Editorial reviewer, including perspectives on AI-assisted writing Assoc Prof. Danzi Wu – Reviewer for Chinese journals<h4>Discussion topics</h4><ul><li>Common reasons for revisions or rejection</li><li>Interpreting and responding to reviewer feedback</li><li>What “critical” evaluation means in landscape research</li><li>Practical realities of submitting research from China to international journals</li></ul>

<h3>Access information</h3>The sessions will be hosted on Voov (Tencent Meeting), which is widely accessible in mainland China.A Zoom link will also be provided as backup in case of connection difficulties.Meeting access details will be sent automatically in the registration confirmation email and reminder messages.

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