KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 – The Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur successfully conducted Part 3 of the ‘Rigorous Research in Engineering Education 2024’ workshop series, focused on ‘Publication in Engineering Education.’ This event took place on February 4-5, 2025, in the Sakura Room on Level 4 of MJIIT, UTM Kuala Lumpur, with the aim of equipping researchers and academics with essential skills in scholarly writing and publication processes within the field of engineering education.
The two-day workshop provided valuable insights into the academic publishing process, guiding participants through various stages of manuscript preparation and submission to reputable journals and conferences. The session began with a du’a recital, followed by an informative presentation by Prof. Dr. Fatin Aliah Phang titled “Making Sense of the Research Findings. ” She offered strategies for effectively interpreting and structuring research findings.
After a morning break, Dr. Nurzal Effiyana Ghazali led an engaging session on “Opportunities to Publish in Engineering Education,” introducing participants to high-impact journals, submission criteria, and key considerations for successful publication. The afternoon continued with a presentation by Dr. Nor Farahwahidah Abd. Rahman on “Engineering Education Paper Structure,” highlighting the importance of clarity and coherence in academic writing. The day wrapped up with a reflection on the key takeaways.
The second day began with Dr. Nurzal Effiyana Ghazali and Dr. Nor Farahwahidah Abd. Rahman guiding participants through examples of engineering education papers, analyzing best practices and paper structures. This was followed by a Paper Writing Workshop led by Prof. Dr. Fatin Aliah Phang and Dr. Nor Farahwahidah Abd. Rahman and Dr. Nurzal Effiyana Ghazali, where participants applied the concepts they had learned to develop their manuscripts.
In the afternoon, participants presented their draft papers and received constructive feedback from the facilitators. The workshop concluded with a reflection session led by Prof. Dr. Fatin Aliah Phang, who summarized the key learnings and provided guidance for future research publication efforts.
Approximately ten papers were submitted during the workshop for further presentation at the Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES), organized by UTM. This symposium will take place in Johor Bahru from September 29 to October 3, 2025.
RREE2024 has emerged as an essential initiative in promoting academic excellence in engineering education research. Participants expressed their gratitude for the structured approach, expert guidance, and collaborative environment provided during the workshop. As part of MJIIT’s ongoing commitment to advancing rigorous research and publication, this workshop series will serve as a platform for empowering researchers and increasing the impact of scholarship in engineering education.
Prepared by:
Dr. Nabilah binti Zaini
Associate Fellow
Centre for Engineering Education (CEE)
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)