Boosting Manuscript Discoverability: Selecting Keywords for Your Research Paper
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For academic researchers, it is not only necessary to publish their papers in international peer-reviewed journals but also to make them visible and discoverable by other researchers in order to get discovered and cited. The proper selection of the subject-relevant keywords and keyphrases is the most crucial step for achieving this goal. In this newsletter, we aim to list some useful tips on how to select the right keywords which can help to boost the discoverability and influence of your work.
Understand the Purpose:
Keywords are the gates for other researchers and search engines to find your work. First, you need to clearly specify the main aims and objectives of your study. By doing this, you will be able to spot When selecting the keywords and keyphrases, it is also viable to take into consideration the main scope and findings of your research which will help you start accurately representing your research.
Be Precise and Avoid Using General Terms:
Some researchers think that using general terms helps in boosting the article’s visibility while it is not correct. ?The truth is using general terms makes it harder for your audience to find, so it is certainly not the correct way to represent your work. Instead, find precise and focused keywords that perfectly represent your study taking into consideration your study's main objectives, findings, and conclusion.
Use Synonyms and Variants:
Other researchers may use different terminologies to convey similar findings. To boost the visibility of your work, consider using acronyms, abbreviations, and synonymous terms as keywords. This will ensure that it is viewed and discovered by a broader audience.
Use Specific Terminology to Your Field:
Definitely, there is a unique jargon and terminology within each scientific discipline. So, when we incorporate keywords that are relevant and specific can increase the likelihood of your work being read and viewed by experts and specialists who are always looking for studies in this research area.
Analyze Similar Studies:
A quick view of the published literature will provide you with helpful insights into the most frequent keywords used especially in the highly cited articles. Then, you may consider using the same keywords if they accurately represent your study as well.
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Consider Emerging Keywords:
Incorporating the trending and emerging keywords significantly improves the discoverability and visibility of your study since emerging keywords always attract other researchers’ attention.
Consider Peers’ Opinions:
It is always a useful solution to seek feedback from your colleagues, supervisors, and peers on the keywords. This will help you select the most precise and discoverable keywords and keyphrases based on diverse opinions.
Remember that the discoverability and citation potential of your study can be greatly impacted by the strategic use of keywords. You may improve the exposure of your research article, draw in a larger readership, and advance your subject by devoting time and effort to choosing the right keywords.
We hope that these tips will help you select keywords that will work well for your manuscripts. Please feel free to provide any further thoughts or success stories on our LinkedIn page. Together, let's choose our keywords wisely so that our research can reach its full potential!
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