Tips to select a journal for publication

The scenario!

• You worked incredibly hard and were inspired to write your manuscript.
• Where should you submit your manuscript, and how should you decide?
• Is the journal you choose important? If so, How?
• What elements would need to be considered while selecting the journal outlet for publication?

Research academics sometimes have a significant challenge in identifying the appropriate journal for their scholarly articles, given the abundance of research journals available across numerous domains, including multi-disciplinary fields. The process of selecting an appropriate research outlet for a meticulously crafted and thoroughly researched manuscript necessitates careful consideration of several factors.

Step1:

Remember:

If you did not publish it, you did not do it!

Note: It is a motivation to ensure your research/manuscript is not lying unpublished in the desk drawer!

Journal Finder (Links are provided)

1. Elsevier
2. IEEE
3. Springer
4. SpringerOpen Journals
5. Taylor & Francis
6. Wiley
7. Journal Guide
8. Match Manuscript (WoS)
9. Emerald: Find a Journal
10. SCOPUS
11. Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ)

Also, look for Journal Indexing and avoid predatory journals (next post).

For additional details, do join my forthcoming workshops on various research topics.

So stay tuned and keep an eye out for future posts to learn more about the various topics related to research and statistical analysis!

About me?

Dr. Raja Sankaran, PhD from IIM-Ranchi (profile) is a Mendeley Advisor. He has over 3 decades (32+ years) of industry experience and teaching experience. and has been conducting 65+ FDPs / workshops on various research topics. Apart from this, he has also conducted 100+ Trainings in 30+ countries for about 5 years. Link to various Trainings & FDPs conducted.