[Seminar] : Mastering Research Publishing: Insights from the Editor’s Desk

Talk title: Mastering Research Publishing: Insights from the Editor’s Desk

Speaker : Dr. Rohini Kitture, Deputy Editor, Wiley

Date: 7th August 2025, Thursday

Time: 4 PM

Coffee/Tea: 5 PM

Venue: CeNSE Seminar Hall, IISc

Abstract:
Publishing research is crucial in academia as it facilitates knowledge sharing and progress in various fields. However, the intricacies of the publishing process often pose challenges for researchers. This talk aims to provide valuable insights from an experienced editor to enhance the effectiveness of research publications.
The session will begin with an overview of Wiley’s journals, offering the attendees an idea of the range of potential venues for their research submissions. It will then delve into the detailed editorial review process, covering initial assessments and peer review, and clarifying reasons for desk rejections. By gaining a clearer understanding of these processes, attendees will be better equipped to avoid common pitfalls, thereby increasing the likelihood of their submissions being successful. Drawing on practical tips from editors, this talk aims to empower budding researchers to improve their publication outcomes and maximize the impact of their work.

Brief biopic:

Dr. Rohini Kitture, Deputy Editor, Small, Small Methods,
Small Structures, Particle & Particle Systems
Characterization Physical Sciences Portfolio, Wiley

Rohini Kitture earned her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pune, with research focused on the synthesis of nanomaterials for healthcare applications. She has held research positions as a visiting scientist at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and as a postdoctoral research associate at DIAT-DRDO Pune, where she continued her work on nanomaterials in biomedical contexts.
Rohini joined Wiley in 2021 as a Senior Associate and was promoted to Associate Editor for the Materials Science and Physics portfolio in 2023. She began her editorial journey with flagship journals such as Advanced Materials and Advanced Functional Materials, contributing to peer review coordination, editorial decision-making, and portfolio- based manuscript transfers.
Currently serving as Deputy Editor for Wiley’s Materials Science and Physics journals—including Small, Small Methods, Small Structures, and Particle & Particle Systems Characterization—Rohini is actively involved in editorial evaluation, author engagement, and community outreach. Based in India, she leads initiatives to raise awareness of Wiley’s publishing ecosystem, offering guidance on manuscript preparation, research ethics, and best practices in scientific publishing.

She has led the Small Science Symposium—the flagship event for the Small family of journals—twice in South Korea and most recently organized its first edition in India. As part of this symposium, the Young Innovator Awards are presented to promising researchers, each receiving a USD 1000 cash prize and a certificate of recognition.

Rohini is also actively involved in the Rising Stars series, which highlights exceptional early-career researchers from around the world. Through her editorial and outreach initiatives, she remains committed to supporting the visibility and global recognition of researchers within the international scientific community.

Host Faculty: Prof. Sreetosh Goswami