On April 24, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Mostar hosted a mini-symposium on the subject of scientific publishing. The symposium brought together certain lecturers prof. Dr. Semir Vranić from the University of Qatar and Dr. sc. Faruk Skenderija from Sarajevo, editor of the journal Biomolecules and Biomedicine. The lecturers tried to make the audience aware of the importance of choosing the right journal for the publication of work and the frequent pitfalls young researchers fall into, for which it is extremely important to know how to assess the impact, quality and reputation of the journal. The lecturers particularly emphasized the importance of recognizing predatory magazines and so-called misleading the scientific public, but also gave many other useful tips to young researchers on their way to success.

As part of this event, workshops were held for doctoral students and other students of biomedical studies on the topic of a historical overview of the development of vaccines and the importance of preventing infectious diseases, held by prof. Dr. Sanjin Musa, predictive biomarkers in immunotherapy - prof. Dr. Semir Vranić and the production and use of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of malignant and infectious diseases by our third lecturer, Dr. sc. Faruk Skenderi.

The event was marked by the presentation of the course "Modern Vaccines in Medicine and Vaccination" led by Prof. Dr. Juric Arapović at the doctoral study "Biomedicine and Health" of the University of Mostar, and it is of particular importance and pleasure to us that this course was held at the very beginning of World Immunization Week, when one of the most effective public health measures, thanks to which millions of lives have been saved, is celebrated.

To all the attending PhD students, students, professors, researchers and scientific teaching staff, thank you for your participation and immense thanks to everyone who supported the event.