Identifying a suitable home for a manuscript is not always simple. A research paper is often associated with a research project, a research program, or a commitment. Therefore, one of the first concerns is about the publication fee, publication speed, and access type (open or subscribed). Once this issue has been finalized, the authors can consider these four strategies to make a decision for the destination of the manuscript.
- Understanding the topics published by each journal
- Examining the articles in the literature review of the author's manuscript
- Checking the reputation of the journals
- Using the selection tools
Here is a list of general tools that may be useful for your reference.
- Elsevier: Elsevier Journal Finder
- JANE: Journal/Author Name Estimator
- Springer: Springer Journal Suggester
- Edanz: Edanz Journal Selector
- Scimago: Journal and Country Ranking
It is important to note that the first journal chosen for the submission of a manuscript is not necessary the final home. In many cases, the manuscript can only find its sweet home after the second, third, or fifth attempt of journal submission.
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