How to Choose the Right Journal
摘要
It is safe to say that the choice of journal is a pivotal decision that shall determine the fate of your article. There is no doubt that the quality of your work is an extremely important determinant of getting published. However, one of the most common causes of early rejection is submitting your paper to the wrong journal. Moreover, the visibility and credibility of your manuscript do not merely depend on the quality of your work. They rather largely depend on whether the manuscript is published in an appropriate journal. Despite its importance, this step can be vague for some; this may result in wasting of good research, be it by submitting to an inappropriate journal or by falling prey to a predatory journal. Therefore, this chapter is an attempt to clear up the confusion surrounding when and how to pick the right journal for your article. We will discuss the factors you need to consider in order to determine whether a journal is appropriate for your manuscript. We will also provide you with a stepwise approach that will help you list the journals most fitting for your manuscript while steering clear of any predatory journals.