DOST Balik Scientist Gives Scientific Paper Writing Skills of Researchers a Boost
by Faith P. Macatangay
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“The aim of writing is not only to make yourself understood but to make sure you are not misunderstood,” said Dr. Eugene B. Caldona.
This was said during the seminar entitled, ‘“Writing and Publishing a Scientific Paper,” conducted by Dr. Caldona on July 7, 2023.
Dr. Caldona first emphasized the most important reason for conducting research and writing a scientific paper is to build up scientific competence; this will allow the researcher to know about the relevant methods and understand research publications in their area of expertise.
Clear communication, according to Dr. Caldona, is a requirement in conducting research, and writing scientific papers is the best way of communicating research.
Writing is often viewed as a difficult task. As an encouragement, Dr. Caldona pointed out the possible outcome of writing scientific papers, he said “Writing can be fun. The fruits of your labor can have substantial benefits if you transform it into writing. Find inspiration.”
Sharing of ideas is a way to achieve immortality
Submitting a research paper for publication is to share ideas. Thus, a published paper will remain forever attached to the researcher’s name.
Dr. Caldona laid down tips on where o submit scientific papers, the importance of becoming aware of the predatory journals that only seek profit, and to not disseminate high-quality research. Moreover, he reminded the participants about the misconduct and breaches in writing and publishing papers.
Before concluding his seminar, Dr. Caldona left his audience with some motivational words, “There is a researcher within all of us. It is waiting to be unleashed. When that happens, you should be ready with your diligence and patience.”
The Balik-Scientist
Dr. Caldona is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials at North Dakota State University (NDSU), USA – one of the premier coatings institutions in the world.
He is currently engaged as a Short-term Balik Scientist under the DOST Balik Scientist Program (DOST-BSP), with DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) as the host agency. Dr. Caldona will assist in the Center's surface engineering research and development program.
The recently concluded seminar is part of the online seminar series about materials engineering that will be conducted this month of July. We invite researchers from the academe, industry, and aspiring individuals who are interested in the said fields to avail of these free seminars.
To be updated on the training and seminar schedules by Dr. Caldona, visit DOST-MIRDC's Facebook page.
The resource person, Dr. Eugene B. Caldona, discusses to the onsite and online participants.
