Types of Journals based on Access

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...

Preparing your manuscript for submission

As part of the Peer Review Week 2023 celebrations, we will see in this article how manuscript preparation can help in a breezy peer review and in enhancing the chances of acceptance and overall quality. Navigating the peer review process is a pivotal juncture for...

Peer Review: A Quick Beginner’s Guide

According to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE; p.5), peer review is “the critical assessment of manuscripts submitted to journals by experts who are not part of the editorial staff”. It is the gold standard for research evaluation and is...