A highly accomplished Scientific Editor and Publishing Specialist with a PhD in Biology and over six years of leadership experience in medical journal operations. Expertly manages the full editorial lifecycle, from submission to publication, consistently driving improvements in journal performance through workflow optimization, policy standardization, and securing prestigious indexing. Leverages advanced technical proficiency, including AI-powered automation, to enhance scientific communication and global research dissemination, committed to maintaining the highest quality and ethical standards in academic publishing.
Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman
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Summary
Led a team overseeing the publication of a high-quality medical journal, ensuring adherence to international ethical standards (COPE, ICMJE) and a streamlined author submission process.
Highlights
Reduced annual operational costs by approximately 30% through strategic resource management and process optimization.
Successfully secured journal indexing in PubMed, Scopus, and COPE, significantly enhancing global visibility and credibility.
Launched the "Online-first" section, accelerating publication timelines and improving author satisfaction.
Streamlined the reviewer accreditation process by integrating ReviewerCredits and Publons into manuscript management software, improving efficiency.
Designed, trained, and deployed an AI-powered chatbot on the journal's official website, reducing author query response time and providing 24/7 support.
Implemented six fully automated information streams for content dissemination, drastically reducing manual effort for editorial staff.
Directed all stages of issue production, online publication, and distribution, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality medical content.
Managed manuscript editing, proofreading, and peer review coordination, upholding rigorous international publishing and ethical standards.
Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman
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Summary
Led a cooperative project focused on producing biogas from reed biomass and food waste, managing all phases from substrate analysis to process optimization and biogas maximization.
Highlights
Successfully achieved the biogas output target set by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) using food waste, demonstrating effective project execution.
Authored and meticulously edited the comprehensive project proposal, contributing to securing funding and approval from PDO.
Supervised a team of research assistants, ensuring adherence to experimental protocols and timely completion of project phases.
Conducted in-depth data analysis and troubleshooting during initial project stages, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of research outcomes.
Presented complex experimental results and provided strategic suggestions to the Principle Investigator, guiding project advancement and milestone achievement.
Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman
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Summary
Contributed to the quarterly publication of the journal, gaining comprehensive knowledge of all stages of international peer-reviewed manuscript publication.
Highlights
Reduced journal issue publication delays by 4 months, significantly improving operational efficiency and author satisfaction.
Managed end-to-end manuscript handling, including initial format screening, international peer-review coordination, and processing revised submissions.
Conducted extensive editing of accepted manuscripts, ensuring grammatical accuracy, rebuilding figures and tables, and verifying references for precision.
Executed technical formatting for all manuscripts, ensuring adherence to journal standards prior to publication.
Presented assigned manuscripts to the Editor-in-Chief for final review, facilitating timely editorial decisions.
Graz, Styria, Austria
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Summary
Independently managed two distinct research projects involving Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a laboratory setting to achieve specific targets.
Highlights
Successfully identified the target receptor of a novel anti-fungal peptide, advancing potential therapeutic applications.
Independently managed two distinct biotechnology projects focused on Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, achieving project targets.
Generated recombinant gene libraries and produced recombinant strains using advanced gene cloning, silencing, and splicing techniques.
Maintained critical laboratory equipment and meticulously prepared standards and stock solutions for various assays, ensuring experimental readiness.
Performed day-to-day research operations, contributing to the successful completion of project milestones within deadlines.
Published by
Energy Sources
Summary
Research on isolating extremophilic bacteria from microbial mats and utilizing their amylases for bioethanol production from food waste.
Editorial Process Management, Manuscript Editing, Proofreading, Peer Review Coordination, Journal Policy Standardization, Academic Research & Publishing, Workflow Optimization, Indexing & Database Management, Project Management, Scientific Communication, Content Dissemination, Ethical Standards (COPE, ICMJE), Issue Production, Online Publication, Journal Distribution, Author Query Resolution, Reviewer Relationship Management, Statistical Data Presentation.
MS Office Suite, Manuscript Management Systems, AI-powered Chatbot Development, Automated Information Stream Design, Graphic Design, Website Development (planthesaurus.com, deceoman.com, MG Publishing Services), AI & Process Optimization, ReviewerCredits, Publons.
Biology, Biogas Production, Substrate Analysis, Fermentation, Biogas Maximization, Candida albicans, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Gene Cloning, Gene Silencing, Gene Splicing, Laboratory Management, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, Recombinant Gene Library Generation, Antifungal Peptide Research, Biofuel Production.
Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Data Presentation, Research Supervision, Proposal Writing, Deadline Management.
Emerging Technologies, Scientific Communication, Visual Design, Continuous Professional Learning.