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As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the editors of Digital Commons Premier journals, we are dedicated to aiding your journey towards development and indexation through our Strategic Advising Services. This page is dedicated to the Digital Commons Premier Community, providing support and information on all relevant events and activities.

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Previous Events

• July 30, 2025: Ethical Publishing Practices: Guidelines and case studies from COPE
  • This session delved into the latest guidance and standards in publication ethics, emphasising practical strategies for maintaining transparency and integrity in scholarly publishing. Participants explored COPE’s most recent guidelines and ethical benchmarks, examined real-world case studies illustrating common dilemmas and their resolutions, and gained actionable advice for journals on upholding editorial integrity and fostering trust in the publishing process.
  • Speaker: Marie Soulière, Head of Editorial Ethics, Frontiers, and COPE Council Member
  • COPE Announcement: Digital Commons webinar: Ethical publishing practices | COPE: Committee on Publication Ethics
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 107| Attended: 64| Attendance Rate: 60% | Total Questions: 16 
• July 1, 2025: GenAI in Scientific Writing & Publishing
  • This session provided a comprehensive overview of how Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping academic publishing, addressing ethical considerations, practical applications, and Elsevier’s commitment to responsible AI use. Attendees gained clarity on what GenAI is and how it functions in scholarly contexts, explored opportunities and challenges within the publishing community, and learned how Elsevier integrates AI tools while safeguarding research integrity.
  • Speaker: Daniel Stuckey, Senior Publishing Ethics Expert, Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 118| Attended: 69| Attendance Rate: 58% | Total Questions: 18
• May 28, 2025: Getting indexed – the Elsevier experience
  • This webinar provided an in-depth overview of the five main indexation services—PMC, Medline, Clarivate, Scopus, and DOAJ—along with practical tips for best practices and insights into common pitfalls journals face. Led by Geraldine Lovell, Elsevier’s long-standing ‘indexation guru’ with decades of experience in transitioning from print to digital publishing, the session offered valuable guidance drawn from her extensive expertise, including streamlining the PubMed Central application process and managing daily interactions with major indexation services. Participants gained actionable strategies and lessons to strengthen their journals’ indexation success.
  • Speaker: Geraldine Lovell, Senior Indexation Manager at Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 444| Attended: 119| Attendance Rate: 27% | Total Questions: 30
• May 21, 2025: DOAJ Indexation Workshop (Session 3 - English)
  • Speaker: Islam Khalil, Strategic Adviser, Digital Commons Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 19| Attended: 5| Attendance Rate: 26% | Total Questions: 2
• May 20, 2025: DOAJ Indexation Workshop (Session 2 - Arabic)
  • Speaker: Islam Khalil, Strategic Adviser, Digital Commons Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 17| Attended: 10| Attendance Rate: 59% | Total Questions: 1
• May 19, 2025: DOAJ Indexation Workshop (Session 1 - English)
  • This workshop provided an overview of the standards and benchmarks required for journals to be indexed in DOAJ. Participants learned about DOAJ’s evaluation criteria, including content quality, peer review processes, editorial policies, and adherence to open access principles, gaining practical insights to help their journals meet these high standards.
  • Speaker: Islam Khalil, Strategic Adviser, Digital Commons Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 22| Attended: 12| Attendance Rate: 55% | Total Questions: 0
• May 14, 2025: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Webinar
  • The webinar focused on providing a comprehensive understanding of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and its indexing criteria. Editors were strongly encouraged to attend, as the insights shared proved invaluable in enhancing the quality, visibility, and reach of their journals.
  • Speaker: Mahmoud Khalifa, Managing Editor and MENA Ambassador, DOAJ
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 63| Attended: 30| Attendance Rate: 48% | Total Questions: 6
• April 30, 2025: Pros and Cons of Publishing Special Issues
  • This session was a key webinar on “The Pros and Cons of Publishing Special Issues in Academic Journals,” aimed at helping participants understand the benefits, risks, and implications for indexation in databases such as Scopus. Led by Marc Chahin from Elsevier, the session provided valuable insights to guide editors in navigating the complexities of special issues while maintaining high standards for their journals.
  • Speaker: Marc Chahin, Director of Content Acquisition at Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 94| Attended: 52| Attendance Rate: 55% | Total Questions: 20
• April 16, 2025: Scopus Indexation Workshop (Session 3 - English)
  • Speaker: Islam Khalil, Strategic Adviser, Digital Commons Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 148| Attended: 39| Attendance Rate: 26% | Total Questions: 4
• April 15, 2025: Scopus Indexation Workshop (Session 2 - Arabic)
  • Speaker: Islam Khalil, Strategic Adviser, Digital Commons Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 365| Attended: 82| Attendance Rate: 22% | Total Questions: 21
• April 14, 2025: Scopus Indexation Workshop (Session 1 - English)
  • This workshop provided a comprehensive overview of the standards and benchmarks required for journals to be indexed in Scopus. Participants gained a clear understanding of Scopus’s evaluation criteria, including content quality, peer review processes, editorial conventions, and ethical publishing practices. The session was designed for editors and publishers seeking to meet Scopus’s rigorous standards and strengthen their journals’ visibility and credibility.
  • Speaker: Islam Khalil, Strategic Adviser, Digital Commons Elsevier
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 230| Attended: 76 | Attendance Rate: 33% | Total Questions: 17
• February 25, 2025: Scopus Content Selection Webinar
  • This session provided valuable insights into Scopus and its selection criteria, specifically tailored for editors of Digital Commons Premier Journals. Shareef Bhailal, Senior Product Manager at Scopus, delivered an overview of Scopus and explained its selection standards, followed by an in-depth exploration of these criteria. The session included a Q&A segment and concluded with a panel discussion featuring Islam Khalil, Strategic Adviser for Digital Commons, and Shareef Bhailal.
    Speaker: Shareef Bhailal, Senior Product Manager, Scopus
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
  • Registered: 197 | Attended: 114 | Attendance Rate: 58% | Total Questions: 44
• August 13, 2024: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Webinar
  • The webinar focused on providing a comprehensive understanding of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and its indexing criteria. Editors were strongly encouraged to attend, as the insights shared proved invaluable in enhancing the quality, visibility, and reach of their journals.
  • Speaker: Dr. Mahmoud Khalifa, Managing Editor and MENA Ambassador, DOAJ
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link
• July 24, 2024: Web of Science Webinar
  • The main focus of this webinar was to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Web of Science and its indexing criteria. We strongly encouraged all editors to attend, as the knowledge gained proved highly beneficial in enhancing the quality and reach of their respective journals. The webinar also included a Q&A session, giving participants the opportunity to clarify any queries or concerns they had regarding Web of Science indexation.
  • Speaker: Helene (Helen) Stewart, Director of Editorial Relations at the Web of Science.
  • To request the recording, materials, and forms, please complete the following form: Form Link

We look forward to your participation in these events and initiatives. 

For any further inquiries or support, please do not hesitate to contact us (i.khalil@elsevier.com).