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Upholding Quality: Editorial Board & Peer Review
By now, upon careful review of the aims and scope of journals, you have shortlisted some journals for further consideration. The next important step is to validate the quality of these journals to further narrow down the list. The editorial board, comprising the...
Aim and Scope of the Journal
So, now you understand how important it is to select the right journal for your publication. Like finding a perfect partner for life, finding a perfect partner for publication is also involving and time consuming. What is the first and foremost criterion to look for...
How do you choose your target journal
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...
Where to find OA journals
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...
Planning to publish your article via open access?
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...
Predatory journals: They look like OA journals, but they are not
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....
A Practical Approach to Writing an Academic Paper
Writing an academic paper is a dreadful exercise for many researchers. Is there a way it can be made simple and, if possible, enjoyable? Our mind will fool us by suggesting that we should write the paper from the title to the references in that order: title, abstract,...
Where to publish: subscription journals vs open access journals
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...
Types of Journals based on Access
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...
Gray publishing: a greater threat to research
The issue of predatory journals and low-quality publications, often called “gray publications,” is a significant concern in the academic and research community. While predatory journals are a well-recognized problem, gray publications can be even more insidious in...
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