1: PhD Program: From Research Interest to Research Question
Date & time: 26 February, 13:00
Registration: https://clarivatewebinars.webex.com/weblink/register/r2691c52682154090f646a1cfa1bd3782
Presenter: Jamal EL OUAHI
By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:
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- Describe the structure of the scholarly research ecosystem within their discipline
- Differentiate between broad research interests, thematic areas, and researchable questions
- Identify emerging and established research topics using bibliometric signals
- Formulate a preliminary research question grounded in existing literature trends
2: PhD Program: Smart Literature Review and Staying Current
Date & time: 23 March, 13:00
Registration: https://clarivatewebinars.webex.com/weblink/register/r271cef973e282bb98f5cdc3a3bb32065
Presenter: Jamal EL OUAHI
By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:
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- Construct effective literature search strategies using bibliometric databases and citation networks
- Evaluate the relevance and influence of scholarly works using metadata and citation-based indicators
- Apply citation techniques to identify foundational and recent research
- Set up automated alerts to monitor new publications in their research area
3: PhD Program: Managing References & Ethics
Date & time: 29 April, 13:00
Registration: https://clarivatewebinars.webex.com/weblink/register/re22032c826e12fe121b0af0758f87564
Presenter: Jamal EL OUAHI
By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:
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- Understand why citations and references are important
- Organize scholarly references using a citation management system
- Annotate and categorize literature to support thematic analysis and synthesis
- Integrate reference management tools into writing workflows
- Distinguish between descriptive summarization and critical synthesis of literature
- Apply best practices for citation and attribution in academic writing
4 PhD Program: Choosing Where to Publish: Journals, Metrics, and Integrity
Date & time: 26 May, 13:00 (GMT+4)
Registration: https://clarivatewebinars.webex.com/weblink/register/r4eabfc1e368f14692f22b1ae5421b0d0
Presenter: Jamal EL OUAHI
By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:
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- Interpret key journal-level indicators responsibly and in context
- recognize predatory publishing practices
- Identify and compare credible journals based on their profiles and citation indicators
- Evaluate the relevance of potential publication venues for their research
- Apply principles of responsible metrics and publication ethics in journal selection
5 PhD Program: Building a Researcher Profile & Long-Term Strategy
Date & time: 23 June, 13:00
Registration: https://clarivatewebinars.webex.com/weblink/register/rff8e32e61fc6bfe3dd0d7c803b135637
Presenter: Jamal EL OUAHI
By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:
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- Explain the role of researcher profiles in scholarly visibility and attribution
- Create or optimize a researcher profile aligned with their academic identity
- Monitor research impact using citation and collaboration indicators
- Analyze research trends to inform medium- and long-term research strategy
- Develop a personal plan for maintaining research visibility and integrity over time

