Article submission for publication
How do you get your article published in a journal? How do you choose the right journal?
The Knowledge Center for Health Ghent (KCGG) lists several tips on getting published for the medical sciences. Here's a selection of generally applicable tips.
How do you select a journal?
| Criterion | Tools |
|---|---|
| Content |
|
| Academic acknowledgment journals and publishers in the social sciences and humanities | Vlaams Academisch Bibliografisch Bestand voor de Sociale en Humane Wetenschappen (VABB-SHW) |
| Open Access journals | Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) |
| Length of review process | Scirev |
| Reliability of a journal | Think Check Submit |
| Transparency on Editorial information, Peer review, Governance and Workflow | Quality Open Access Market (Qoam) |
Tips for getting your manuscript published (Cook, 2016)
- Plan early to get it out the door;
- Address authorship and writing group expectations up front;
- Maintain control of the writing;
- Ensure complete reporting;
- Use electronic reference management software;
- Polish carefully before you submit;
- Select the right journal;
- Follow journal instructions precisely.
Rejection after the first submission is likely, and when this occurs you should
- take all reviewer and editor suggestions seriously;
- get it back out the door quickly.
Finally, when the invitation comes to revise and resubmit, you should
- respond carefully to every reviewer suggestion, even if they disagree;
- get input from others as you revise.
Source reference
Cook, David A. "Twelve Tips for Getting Your Manuscript Published." Medical Teacher 38.1 (2016): 41-50. 10.3109/0142159X.2015.1074989
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