The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) has launched a two-day training program for prospective editors and reviewers of the SUZA Journal of Science and Technology Frontiers at the Computing Lab, Tunguu Main Campus. Held under the theme “Strengthening Academic Publishing Quality Through Effective Editorial and Peer Review Practices,” the training brings together academicians, researchers, and aspiring editors and reviewers to strengthen their competencies in scholarly publishing, editorial management, peer review, and publication ethics.
Opening the training, Prof. Abdi Talib Abdalla, the Acting Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Research and Consultancy emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards in academic publishing to enhance the quality, credibility, and visibility of research outputs.
He encouraged participants to actively engage in the training and apply the knowledge gained to support the growth and international recognition of the SUZA Journal of Science and Technology Frontiers. He also urged other academic staff to participate in similar capacity-building initiatives in the future.
The training is funded by the SAMAKI Project, which supports academic staff development through short- and long-term training programs as well as research capacity-building initiatives aimed at promoting academic excellence and innovation.