Choosing a journal
It is important to choose which journal you publish in carefully to maximize dissemination, visibility and citations to your research.
Things to consider when looking for a publisher?
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Think-Check-SubmitNot all publishers are bona fide. Use "Think-Check-Submit" for guidance on issues to consider.
What journals are in my subject and how to avoid predatory journals?
To find journals in a new subject area or seek alternatives to known journals, search a database such as Scopus or Web of Science for articles on your topic, and filter the results by journal title. (Access databases via SOLO)
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Avoiding predatory journalsPublons' January 2017 blogpost discusses the issues and includes their guide to evaluating publishers.
Some suggested sources for checking a journal's credentials:
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UlrichsWeb (Global list of journals and serial publications)Is it a peer reviewed scholarly journal, or a trade magazine?
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Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)If the journal is open access, is it listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)?
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Open Access Scholarly Publishers’ Association (OASPA)If the journal is Open Access, does the publisher belong to the Open Access Scholarly Publishers’ Association (OASPA)?
Beall's List of possible predatory publishers continues to be a widely-used resource.
Where can I find out about journal impact factors?
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Bibliometrics LibGuideGuidance on measuring impact using citation counts and impact factors including finding highly cited journals, calculating your h-index and measuring the impact of departments and institutions.
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Journal Citation Reports (JCR)Thomson Reuters "Journal Impact Factor"
What's the difference? The JCR and SJR cover different but overlapping sets of journals and use different algorithms to calculate impact. See the Bibliometrics LibGuide for full details.
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CiteScoreElsevier's alternative to the Impact Factor. This new metric launched in December 2016.
