Research Methodology and Publication Support
A practical one-hour online session for faculty members, researchers, PhD scholars and students — on how a research idea actually becomes a published paper. Method selection, framing the question, building the literature base, and the realities of publishing in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals. Bring your questions.
Registration is mandatory — the Google Meet link is sent only to registered participants.
One hour, four practical questions
Where do publishable ideas come from?
How to turn a broad interest into a researchable question that a journal will actually consider — and how to spot the gap before you invest months in it.
Which method fits your question?
A plain-language map of the options — bibliometric review, systematic literature review, survey-based and case research — and how to choose rather than default.
Building the literature base
Search strategy, databases, and screening logic: how reviewers judge whether your literature foundation is credible or assembled after the fact.
The publication path
Journal selection for Scopus and Web of Science, what gets desk-rejected and why, and how to avoid predatory outlets that damage your record.
Guidance from someone who publishes with these methods
Dr. Sagar S. Tanna is an Assistant Professor in Marketing at an NBA-accredited MBA college with 10+ years of teaching experience, Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and UGC-NET qualified. His research is published in the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (Scopus Q1, Emerald) and the Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research (Web of Science). This session distils the same workflow he uses in his own publishing.
Reserve your free place
This free session was held on 29 July 2026 and registration is now closed. Thank you to everyone who joined.
The MS Advisory Research Circle runs free online research-methodology sessions through the year — bibliometrics, SLR, AI tools and publication strategy. Join the community and you'll get every future session, plus early-bird access to the paid cohorts.
The free hour gives you direction. The cohort gets you a finished paper.
The paid Bibliometric Analysis & Paper Writing cohort takes you further — a month of live weekend workshops where you are handheld through your own bibliometric paper, from title to a submission-ready manuscript. The next cohort is being scheduled, and Research Circle members are notified first with early-bird pricing.
Before you register
Is the session really free?
Yes, completely. Registration is mandatory only so that we can send you the Google Meet joining link — there is no fee and no payment step.
How do I get the joining link?
After registering you will receive a confirmation email immediately. The Google Meet link is then sent to your email and on WhatsApp shortly before the session on 29 July.
Will the session be recorded?
The session is designed to be live and interactive so that your questions can be answered directly. Attending live is strongly recommended.
Do I need any software or prior experience?
No. This session is about research method and publication direction, not software. Tools such as VOSviewer and Biblioshiny are covered in the paid August cohort.
What if I cannot attend after registering?
Nothing to cancel — simply ignore the reminder. You will remain on the list for future MS Advisory sessions unless you ask to be removed.