“Advancing Research Competence: Writing, Submission and Peer Review Excellence”.

FAISALABAD Mar 02: Strong research writing not only reflects intellectual rigor but also strengthens global academic ranking and reputation. It was said by Director Institute of Agricultural Extension, Education and Rural Development University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Dr Babar Shahbaz at two-day international seminar on “Advancing Research Competence: Writing, Submission and Peer Review Excellence”. The event was organized by Institute of Agricultural Extension, Education and Rural Development. He emphasized that the quality of research papers determine the credibility, visibility and impact of any academic institution. He stressed that researchers must focus on clarity, originality, ethical standards and methodological soundness to produce impactful publications that address real-world challenges. Dr Sheikh Farhan Ashraf spoke about common mistakes in manuscript submission and peer review processes. He emphasized the importance of structured abstracts, logical flow of arguments and proper citation practices. He advised young researchers to carefully respond to reviewers’ comments with professionalism and evidence-based clarification. Dr Javed Iqbal, Dr Saira Akhtar, Dr Ijaz Ashraf, Dr Samina Tahira, Dr Ayesha Kiran, Sadia Aslam and Lecturer Jahanzeb Tariq said that consistency, patience and continuous improvement are key factors in achieving publication success in high-impact journals. They noted that peer review should be seen as an opportunity for improvement rather than criticism.