The Department of Economics at Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) successfully organized a one-day training workshop on September 3rd 2024, aimed at equipping young researchers with essential tools and methodologies for conducting impactful social science research. The workshop covered various aspects of the research process, from selecting topics to final publication.
Dr. Qamar Ali, lecturer from the Department of Economics at VUP, led the session as the resource person. He emphasized the crucial role of research publications in academic careers, stressing that research output is often a determining factor in recruitment, promotion, and tenure decisions. Highlighting the widely known phrase, “Publish or Perish,” Dr. Ali underscored how research shapes not only academic reputation but also the overall culture of colleges and universities.
Participants left the workshop with a deeper understanding of the research process, prepared to apply the insights gained in their future academic endeavors.