Tishk International University successfully concluded a comprehensive three-day research workshop series held between January 27th and January 28th, 2026. Organized by the Research Center of TIU in collaboration with the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics (FASE) and the Faculty of Applied Science, the initiative aimed to enhance the academic capabilities of staff across various career stages.
Each session saw an impressive turnout of approximately 90 participants, including attendees from TIU and several other regional universities, as well as a significant delegation from the University of Technology in Baghdad.
Workshop 1: Newly Promoted Academic Staff
Theme: Research Insights from Idea to Research Publication
Location: New Dentistry Building
| Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|
| Dr. Venera Ulker & Dr. Sami H. Barzani | Components of manuscript writing and research types |
| Prof. Dr. Azeez Barzinjy (Soran University) | Types of publications, journals, and indexing bodies |
| Dr. Fatih Cura | Incentives, rules, and regulations – best practices at TIU |
Primary Outcomes:
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Provided junior staff with a clear roadmap for starting their research careers
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Ensured thorough understanding of the institutional framework supporting publications
Workshop 2: Experts and Professors
Theme: Research Insights from Research Project to Funding Opportunities
Location: New Dentistry Building
| Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi | Higher Education & Scientific Research in the Arab World |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih | QS and THE rankings – best practices at TIU |
| Dr. Barham Hidar, Dr. Muhammed Sidiq, Dr. Sami Mamand | Fund application: From best practices to opportunities |
| Prof. Dr. Faiq Hussein | Patent application: Bottom-up procedure |
Primary Outcomes:
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Increased awareness of how to secure external funding
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Understanding of steps required to transition research findings into protected intellectual property
Workshop 3: Experienced Academic Staff
Theme: Research Insights for Effective Manuscript Writing for Q1–Q3 Journals
Location: Education Building
| Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Wasfi Taher Saalih Kahwachi | Effective Statistical Analysis: Types and Applications for Publications |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. Sameerah Saeed | Ethical Considerations and AI for data evaluation and presentation |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. Orhan Tug | Common rejection reasons for journals and submissions to TIU journals |
Primary Outcomes:
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Gained practical techniques for refining manuscripts to meet international database standards
Future Initiatives
Building on the success of these events, the organizers plan to launch a series of specialized sub-workshops providing deep-dive training on specific subjects, such as:
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Advanced statistical software applications
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Hands-on AI tools for research visualization
Overarching Outcomes
The workshop series successfully created a unified research culture across participating institutions, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and successful publication. By addressing the entire lifecycle of a research project—from initial idea and funding acquisition to ethical AI integration and navigating journal rejections—the workshops equipped faculty with specific technical skills needed to increase TIU’s presence in high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals.
Furthermore, collaboration with the University of Technology, Baghdad, strengthened inter-university ties, paving the way for future joint research ventures and the development of shared intellectual property.
Keywords: Research Workshop, Academic Excellence, High-Impact Publication, Manuscript Writing, Research Funding, Patent Application, Ethical AI, Q1 Journals, TIU Research Center, University of Technology Baghdad, Statistical Analysis
