Based on the information we shared through our previous posts, by now, you know how important it is to decide the type of journal – open access or subscription, most importantly staying away from predatory journals – you want to publish your article in. As a next...

So, you have decided to publish your article the open access. What next?There are several open-access journals these days, and choosing the right journal for you can be challenging. How do you find reputable ones without falling victim to predatory journals and...

Previously, we discussed the many benefits of taking the open-access publishing route, such as larger visibility, widespread access, and citation advantage. You might immediately think, “Oh, this is going to cost a bomb!” and might ask me, “How could you suggest OA...

Most researchers think about publishing a paper at a later stage, especially when the institution insists on publications or when the researcher is about to submit his or her synopsis. They do not have sufficient time to identify a good journal to publish their paper....

In our previous article, we provided an overview of the different publishing models. As a quick recall, there are four types of journals: subscription journals, the traditional/conventional model, open access journals, where the publication charges are borne by the...

Academic journals can be classified based on access to the reader. While subscription journals expect the reader to pay for their content, open access journals are free for the reader. While these two types of journals are complementary, hybrid journals provide...