Choosing a journal for your manuscript can be quite stressful, particularly if you are an early-career researcher. After all choosing the right journal will help increase your chances of acceptance. Until a few years ago, a journal's impact factor was the only aspect authors focused on for manuscript submission. Today, however, the publication landscape is more dynamic and there are several important factors to consider. This infographic will guide you through the process of short listing an appropriate journal for your manuscript.
Choosing the right journal for your manuscript can be quite stressful. After all, submitting to an appropriate journal will increase your chances of publication. But there are so many things to consider! Should you only look at a journal's impact factor? Or should you focus on a journal with a short turnaround time? And what about the journal processes? Wouldn't it be great to have a quick guide to refer to when short listing a journal? This infographic lists some of the most common aspects to consider during journal selection. Feel free to download a PDF copy for future reference.
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(This infographic was created by Jayashree Rajagopalan.)