CoCES 2026

Scopus Camp

Scopus Camp: The 3-Day Intensive Boot Camp

Event Overview

The Scopus Submission Sprint is an intensive, hands-on “writing and submission” residency designed for scholars who have data and a draft but need the final push to get published. This is not a lecture series—it is a working camp. Having a Scopus Journal Editor lead the camp shifts the experience from “academic theory” to “insider knowledge.” It allows participants to understand the “hidden” decision-making process that happens behind the editorial desk.

Our goal is simple: You arrive with a manuscript; you leave with a submission confirmation.

Over the course of this camp, participants will work under the guidance of experienced mentors to polish their work, select the perfect Scopus-indexed home for their research, and navigate the technical submission portals (like Elsevier’s Editorial Manager or ScholarOne) that often intimidate first-time authors.

The “Sprint” Roadmap

  • Phase 1: The Scopus Audit We perform a “pre-review” of your paper to ensure it meets the technical and ethical standards of Scopus-indexed titles.
  • Phase 2: Target Mapping Using tools like Scimago and Scopus Sources, we find the journal that matches your research “Quartile” (Q1–Q4) and your required publication speed.
  • Phase 3: The Final Polish Intensive sessions on Abstract optimization, Keyword selection for SEO, and ensuring your References are perfectly formatted.
  • Phase 4: The Submission Suite Live assistance in writing the Cover Letter and navigating the actual online submission forms.

Module

Module 1: Understanding the Scopus Ecosystem

  • Overview of Scopus-indexed journals
  • Types of Scopus journals (Q1–Q4, open access vs subscription)
  • Scopus vs Web of Science vs other indexing systems
  • Ethics, impact factor, CiteScore, h-index

Module 2: Research Topic Selection & Literature Review

  • How to identify a publishable research idea
  • Selecting a research gap and formulating a research question
  • Tools for literature review (Google Scholar, Scopus, Mendeley, Zotero)
  • Writing an annotated bibliography
  • Avoiding plagiarism (Turnitin, Grammarly, etc.)

Module 3: Research Methodology Design

  • Quantitative vs Qualitative vs Mixed Methods
  • Research design (survey, experiment, case study, etc.)
  • Sampling techniques and data collection tools
  • Ethical considerations and IRB approval

Module 4: Structuring the Research Paper (IMRaD Format)

  • Title and abstract writing
  • Writing an effective introduction and statement of the problem
  • Literature review structure and synthesis
  • Research methodology section
  • Results presentation (tables, charts, statistics)
  • Discussion: Interpretation and comparison
  • Writing the conclusion and future work

Module 5: Citation and Referencing (IEEE, APA, etc.)

  • Choosing a citation style according to target journal
  • Managing references using Zotero/Mendeley/EndNote
  • In-text citation rules and tools

Module 6: Selecting the Right Journal

  • How to find and evaluate Scopus-indexed journals
  • Journal finder tools (Elsevier Journal Finder, Springer Journal Suggester, etc.)
  • Assessing journal scope, speed, and fees (open access vs hybrid)
  • Avoiding predatory journals

Module 7: Peer Review and Manuscript Submission Process

  • Understanding peer review (single-blind, double-blind, open review)
  • How to write a cover letter
  • Submitting through journal portals (Elsevier Editorial Manager, Springer, etc.)
  • Responding to reviewers’ comments

Module 8: Revision, Resubmission & Post-Publication

  • Handling rejection and major/minor revision
  • Promoting published papers (ResearchGate, ORCID, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Using your publication for career progression or funding

Bonus Sessions / Add-ons

  • Hands-on writing labs (participants work on their own articles)
  • 1-on-1 mentoring and paper critique
  • Guest talks by published authors or journal editors
  • Panel: “Behind the Scenes of Peer Review”
  • Success story showcase