About the Program

The Paper Hackathon is an intensive research paper writing workshop designed to help nursing faculty and researchers collaborate, develop, and enhance their research manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals. This event fosters academic excellence by providing participants with the tools, mentorship, and peer feedback necessary for producing quality research papers.

By collaborating with Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia, this Hackathon aims to create an international platform for academic exchange, promoting cross-institutional research collaborations.

Objectives of the Program
  • Enhance Research Paper Writing Skills: To equip participants with the skills to structure and write research papers suitable for peer-reviewed journals.
  • Foster International Collaboration: To encourage joint research and publication efforts between faculties from Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing and Universitas Negeri Padang.
  • Facilitate Peer Review and Feedback: To provide opportunities for peer evaluation and constructive feedback, ensuring manuscripts meet academic and publication standards.
  • Strengthen Research Culture: To promote a robust research culture within the institution by engaging faculty in hands-on research development.
Expected Outcomes of the Program
  • Manuscripts Ready for Publication: Participants will leave the Hackathon with polished and submission-ready research manuscripts.
  • Increased Publication Output: The event will contribute to a significant increase in research papers published by the faculty in reputed national and international journals.
  • Improved Research Quality: By engaging in collaborative writing and peer review, participants will improve the overall quality and impact of their research.
  • Networking and Collaboration: Strengthened academic and research partnerships between Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing and Universitas Negeri Padang, leading to future research opportunities.
  • Development of Research Skills: Participants will gain new insights into research methodologies, data analysis, and academic writing standards.

Important Dates

Date 20th - 21st Sept 2024
Time 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Target Audience Faculties and Nursing students
Type of program Offline
Venue ANR auditorium

Committee Members

  • Prof. Devi Nanjappan,
    Principal,
    Smt.Nagarathnamma College of Nursing
  • Prof. Devasis Pradhan,,
    Assistant Director of Research,
    Acharya, Acharya Institute of Technology
  • Mr. Vasantha Malagi,
    R&D, Mental Health Nursing,
    Smt.Nagarathnamma College of Nursing

Day 1 - 20th Sept 2024

Research Paper Writing and Development

Time Topic Details
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Inauguration -
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Keynote Session Topic: "Effective Research Paper Writing: Structuring for Success" – Expert talk on writing strategies, structuring, and tips for high-impact papers.
11:15 AM - 01:00 PM Writing Session 1:
Manuscript Drafting 		Participants start writing or refining their research papers, focusing on sections such as the introduction, background, and literature review. Mentors from both institutions will provide real-time guidance.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch Break -
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM Peer Review & Feedback
Session 1		 Participants exchange drafts for peer review and receive constructive feedback from colleagues and mentors.
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Writing Session 2:
Refining Key Sections 		Focus on refining the research methodology, results, and discussion sections of the manuscripts. Mentors provide targeted advice.

Day 2 - 21th Sept 2024

Manuscript Refinement, Collaboration, and Conclusion

Time Topic Details
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Writing Session 3:
Polishing the Manuscript 		Focus on refining the abstract, conclusion, and references. Participants will also work on integrating peer feedback from Day 1.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Tea Break -
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Peer Review & Feedback
Session 2		 Final peer review round for polishing manuscripts. Emphasis on final checks before submission for publication.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch Break -
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Final Presentations & Manuscript Submission Participants present their refined research papers to the group and mentors. Final submission of manuscripts.
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Vote of thanks Closing remarks, reflection on the hackathon
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