Samira Hosseini

I didn't ask for a raise. Felt awkward to ask.
Didn’t apply for a promotion. Felt unqualified.
Held back from launching my program. What if I failed?

Then I watched others, less experienced, move ahead.

Not because they were more talented.
Not because they were more qualified.

But because they did what most of us hesitate to do.

They showed up.
Talked about their work.
Submitted before they had all the answers.
Applied before they felt prepared and got results!

Success doesn’t always belong to the smartest person in the room.
It belongs to the ones who take action even if they feel embarrassed.

Speed is your only weapon against self-doubt.
Act before your mind talks you out of it.

You’ll gain more from doing than from over-preparing.

This is the shortcut you’ve been looking for. 👆

To every academic holding back:

Fear will keep you small.
Embarrassment passes.
Regret is what stays.

Choose action.

12 hours ago | [YT] | 7

Samira Hosseini

People say I am an overachiever. I agree! 😁

And it all began when I started implementing the 7 Cs of Success in my life.

Here are the 7 magic Cs for you to rock your way through 2024:

Clarity
- Get crystal clear about what you want to achieve. Every movement is not an achievement. Use your goal as your North Star!

Commitment
- Say a firm yes to your goal. Success requires a strong willingness to put in the effort and stay the course no matter what.

Consistency
- Repeated actions become habits. Discipline will take you places that enthusiasm never could.

Confidence
- “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” Be scared but don’t let it cripple you. Move forward.

Competence
- Now, let’s get serious. No amount of confidence will get you to your destination if you don’t develop the necessary skills and knowledge.

Creativity
- Think outside the box. New ideas lead to breakthroughs and set you above the rest as an innovator and problem solver.

Communication
- Whether building relationships, networking, or writing journal articles, communication is a golden key that allows you to convey your ideas clearly.

P.S. What is your no.1 goal for 2026, and which of the 7 Cs do you need to make it happen?

1 day ago | [YT] | 1

Samira Hosseini

“𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥”!
Was that the reason you got rejected?
Yes. But no.

When editors receive your submission, these are the first things they do 👇🏻
→ They check the similarity rate,
→ Browse through the entire article,
→ And check the authors' backgrounds.

You either make the first impression or not.

If they are not convinced, the answer is NO (desk rejection)👇🏻
→ They change the status to “Reject,”
→ Then they open a drop-down menu,
→ It's a list to select a rejection reason.

Now, ready for the brutal truth?
Yes?!

The first two items on the list commonly are:
“We regret to inform you …. The work is out of the scope of the journal.”
“At this time, we have received a number of submissions and therefore…”

They choose either of these two and send you the rejection letter!

That's pretty much the end of the story.

Having served as the editor of multiple journals, I can tell you with full confidence:
→ These are the most generic reasons.
→ And, honestly, the most polite ones.
→ The rest on the list hurt a little more.

In other words, these are the easiest reasons for editors to say a straight No to you.

But they don’t really mean much. Believe me.

The next time you get frustrated thinking:
→ I’ve checked the journal’s scope,
→ They publish similar works to mine,
→ What can I do to match the scope?

Remember, it's very highly likely that your paper didn't make the cut.

Because "there's no second chance for a first impression."

And you’ve got to make your paper a breathtaking masterpiece that cannot be easily ignored.

___________________

🔔 If you're facing frequent journal rejections, stalled citations, or struggling to advance in your academic career, book a free call with me. Let's explore your challenges and find the best way I can support you: calendly.com/samirahosseini/aaa

2 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

Samira Hosseini

If you’re planning 2026…
or even just planning your next month…
you need to watch this to the very end.

Are you ready to make four times more progress in 2026?
You can absolutely do that without working more hours, or being any more “talented” than you are today.

Everyone says, “Work smart, not hard,” but that doesn't solve anything
Because nobody tells you how!

And that’s what I am gonna do, here in this video.

I’m going to show you the exact 6-step system that changed everything for me.
https://youtu.be/Yf1s2j555yE?si=uJIt2...

3 days ago | [YT] | 3

Samira Hosseini

"If you don't celebrate your wins,
You either don't do the work to win,
Or you don't know how to own your wins."

This is what I repeat to my mentees.
Every,
Single,
Week!

Here I want to publicly celebrate my wins (in 2025)
And counting what's to come in 2026:



Established a global conference called SAMYRAD.

🎉


Hired the best person who could lead the event, Sara Segundo.

🎉


Invited AI advisors to UK, US & Canadian governments.

🎉


Partnered with the best in class, the one & only Nikolina Vrcelj!

🎉


Signed MOU with IEEE = Indexed conference publication

🎉


Partnering with leading universities, NGOs & companies.

🎉


AND, received the confirmation from O...



This last one is literally the massive win of 2025!
And I CAN'T wait to announce it ... Soon ...
Stay Tuned!!!!

______________________


𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺𝘀 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗬𝗥𝗔𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)

🗓 Submission deadline: June 3rd, 2026
📍 October 2026, Seville, Spain & Virtual
🔗 Link to the event: samyrad.com/


______________________

Follow SAMYRAD and stay updated!
Huge announcements coming soon!

4 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

Samira Hosseini

Rejection hurts!
Even if you pretend it does not.

It hurts because the effort, months of thinking, collecting, analyzing, and writing was real.
And it all reduced to a short decision letter.

Having your paper accepted is not about tips and tricks or shortcuts.
It is about understanding how editors read and how journals think.

So here’s what you need to consider in every paper you’re planning to write:

𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Strong papers begin with questions that matter to a field, not just to a dataset.
Editors look for relevance, originality, and contribution.

𝟮. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲
Every journal has a conversation already in progress.
Writing without knowing that audience leads to misalignment and rejection.

𝟯. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆
Formatting, structure, length, and references are signals of professionalism.
Ignoring them raises concerns before content is even evaluated.

𝟰. 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Clear methods establish trust.
If reviewers doubt how the study was conducted, nothing else can recover it.

𝟱. 𝗕𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀
Overstatement weakens credibility.
Careful interpretation signals maturity and scientific responsibility.

𝟲. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲
Simple structure, clear tables, and direct language help editors and reviewers engage with your work efficiently.

𝟳. 𝗥𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Most papers are rejected at least once.
Rejection reflects fit, timing, and priorities, not your value as a researcher.

When you understand how journals operate, the process becomes less personal and more strategic. Your writing becomes calmer. Your decisions are more intentional.

This paper offers a grounded perspective that can help you approach your next submission with greater confidence.

Download the full article here: drive.google.com/file/d/1_RNU8Rwq0aF8DSZPP-70qOz0s…

Also, if you still have doubts about choosing the right journal, I have a comprehensive video about it that can help you tremendously: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iEay...

Has your paper recently been rejected?

5 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

Samira Hosseini

Looking for an academic job in 2026?


➡️ Nature Careers

Link: www.nature.com/naturecareers/

The site is especially strong in fields like biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and other STEM disciplines. It's a go-to platform for postdoctoral, faculty, and research positions.


➡️ HigherEdJobs

Link: www.higheredjobs.com/default.cfm

This is one of the largest job boards for academic positions, featuring a wide range of faculty, administrative, and executive roles in higher education institutions across the U.S. It also includes international positions.


➡️ Chronicle of Higher Education (Chronicle Careers)

Link: jobs.chronicle.com/

It is a great resource for academic job seekers, offering listings across disciplines, as well as career advice, networking opportunities, and job market insights.


➡️ AcademicJobsOnline

Link: academicjobsonline.org/

This site focuses on academic positions in the U.S., Europe, and beyond and is frequently used for STEM-related job searches.


➡️ Indeed

Link: www.indeed.com/

While Indeed is a general job search engine, it has a robust section for academic and research positions. You can filter your search by job type (e.g., tenure-track, postdoc, etc.) and location.


➡️ LinkedIn

Link: www.linkedin.com/

LinkedIn is not just for networking—it also has an extensive job board with academic positions across the globe. Many universities post their job openings here, and it's an excellent platform for professional networking and staying informed about your field.


➡️ Europass

Link: europass.europa.eu/en

A free European platform that provides a set of online tools and information to help individuals manage their learning and career development. It facilitates the creation of standardized documents, like CVs and cover letters, that are recognized across Europe, and offers resources for understanding qualifications and skills in a European context.


➡️ Jobs.ac.uk

Link: www.jobs.ac.uk/

A UK-based site with a strong focus on academic, research, and science roles. It offers job listings in higher education institutions and research organizations and even opportunities to collaborate on international projects.


➡️ ResearchGate

Link: www.researchgate.net/jobs

ResearchGate has a job board that lists academic positions, including postdocs and research roles, in various scientific disciplines.


➡️ Academic Keys

Link: academickeys.com/all/choose_discipline.php?go=find…

This site specializes in faculty job listings and provides a clean, simple interface for browsing opportunities.


➡️ The Ladders

Link: www.theladders.com/

It has a section for academic jobs that might appeal to those looking for leadership positions in academia, such as deans or department chairs.


P.S. Let's not gatekeep in 2026! Share if you know any other database!

6 days ago | [YT] | 2

Samira Hosseini

The first week of 2026 is almost over. Have you started planning your life, your goals, and where you are actually heading this year?

In my latest video, I break down a six-step system that takes planning and time management to a whole new level.

Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Yf1s2j555yE

1 week ago | [YT] | 15

Samira Hosseini

When I started my scientific publication journey, I had ZERO skills but big DREAMS.



I knew that with dreams alone, my career wouldn't flourish.


So, I refused to be a daydreaming loser.


I wouldn't be among the top 2% of scientists in my field —>
if I hadn't invested in EVERY SINGLE skill I needed to get there.


Want to grow?


Place yourself where growth is the ONLY thing needed to keep going.

1 week ago | [YT] | 11

Samira Hosseini

Make as many wishes as you wish!
You'll get what you're prepared for,
Not what you wished for.

1 week ago | [YT] | 5