03/10/2024 – The Dili University (UNDILI) recently extended an invitation to Associate Professor Francisco Leandro to deliver a conference on the importance of international indexed and peer reviewed publications. The conference, attended by a diverse audience composed of bachelor, master, and Ph.D. students, as well as academic staff, underscored the critical role that such publications play in the global academic community. Professor Leandro highlighted how these publications not only enhance the visibility and credibility of researchers but also contribute to the advancement of knowledge across various disciplines. In addition, Professor Leandro pointed out that being published in indexed journals is often a benchmark for academic excellence and can significantly impact career progression and opportunities for collaboration.

During the conference, the Professor Leandro elaborated on the rigorous peer-review process that international indexed journals typically employ. This process ensures the quality and reliability of published research, fostering a culture of academic integrity and excellence. The audience was particularly engaged when Professor Leandro shared practical tips on how to navigate the submission process, select appropriate journals, and respond to reviewers’ feedback effectively. The event also featured a lively Q&A session, where students and faculty members had the opportunity to discuss their concerns and seek advice on their own research endeavors. The Professor Leandro approachable demeanor and willingness to share personal experiences resonated well with the attendees, making the session both informative and inspiring – the book Portuguese-speaking Small Island Developing States: The Development Journeys of Cabo Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Timor-Leste (2023, co-authored) was used as an illustrative example.

In closing, the Associate Professor Leandro reiterated the importance of perseverance and continuous learning in the pursuit of academic success as well as to reinforce the cooperation between the two institutions (University of Macau and the University of Dili). Professor Leandro encouraged the audience to view challenges as opportunities for growth and to remain committed to contributing valuable research to the global academic community. The conference at Dili University marks a significant step towards fostering a culture of high-quality research and publication envisaging high levels of institutional cooperation between China, Macau and the Portuguese-speaking countries, inspiring the next generation of scholars to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits.
Finally, as at the conference were the diplomatic representatives of Angola and Portugal, Professor Leandro highlighted that academic cooperation between Macau and Portuguese-speaking countries has been flourishing, driven by shared linguistic and cultural ties. Macau, with its unique position as a bridge between China and the Lusophone world, has established numerous partnerships with universities and these collaborations include student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, and academic conferences. Such initiatives not only enhance educational opportunities but also foster mutual understanding and innovation. The University of Macau as a world top class institution (Rank 193 in the Times Higher Education), is at the forefront of these efforts, promoting a vibrant academic networking that benefits all participating nations.

This event has been reported by local media in the following languages: Tetum and Portuguese

https://www.jornaltornado.pt/angola-macau-portugal-e-timor-leste-defendem-investigacao-na-cplp/ (Newspaper Portuguese)

2024年10月3日——東帝汶帝利大學（UNDILI）近日邀請澳門大學社會科學學院（FSS）及政府與行政學系（DGPA）利天佑副教授發表專題演講，主題為“國際索引與同行評審期刊發表的重要性”。此次會議吸引了來自本科、碩士、博士各階段的學生及教職員工，強調了國際學術出版在全球學術界中的關鍵作用。
利天佑教授指出，國際期刊發表不僅有助於提升研究人員的學術影響力與可信度，也推動了各學科知識的進步。他強調，發表在國際索引期刊上通常被視為學術卓越的標誌，對職業發展與國際合作機會具有重要影響。
在演講中，利天佑教授詳細介紹了國際期刊嚴格的同行評審流程，這一機制確保了研究成果的品質與可靠性，推動了學術誠信與卓越文化的形成。現場聽眾對他分享的實用建議尤為感興趣，包括如何選擇合適的期刊、投稿流程的應對策略，以及如何有效回應審稿人意見。
會議還設有互動問答環節，學生與教師積極提問，圍繞自身研究中的困惑尋求指導。利天佑教授親切的風格與願意分享個人經驗的態度，贏得了與會者的高度評價。他以合著出版的《葡語小島發展中國家：維德角、聖多美及普林西比島與東帝汶的發展歷程》（2023，與他人合著）一書為例，進一步說明了高品質出版的實際意義。
在會議結語中，利天佑副教授重申了堅持不懈與持續學習在學術成功中的重要性，並強調澳門大學與帝利大學之間深化合作的必要性。他鼓勵與會者將挑戰視為成長的機會，致力於為全球學術界貢獻有價值的研究成果。
此次會議標誌著推動高品質研究與出版文化的重要一步，也展現了中國、澳門與葡語國家之間日益緊密的學術合作。利天佑教授特別指出，澳門與葡語國家之間的學術合作日益繁榮，得益於共同的語言與文化紐帶。澳門作為中國與葡語世界之間的橋樑，已與多所大學建立合作關係，涵蓋學生與教師交流、聯合研究專案及學術會議等。這些合作不僅拓展了教育機會，也促進了相互理解與創新。
作為全球頂尖學府之一（澳門大學在《泰晤士高等教育》世界大學排名中位列第193位），澳門大學正處於這一合作網路的前沿，積極推動有益於所有參與國家的學術交流與合作。

此次活動已被當地媒體以德頓語與葡萄牙語報導：
https://www.jornaltornado.pt/angola-macau-portugal-e-timor-leste-defendem-investigacao-na-cplp/
(葡語報紙)