International Conference Alerts: February 2019

Currently, the scholarly publishing sector massive and ever-expanding with thousands of journals from some of the most prolific researchers, scientists and academics being published every day. However, given the high and alarming rejection rates in peer-reviewed journals and also the much disdained 6 to 12-month publication deadline, circumstances may currently seem discouraging or daunting when it comes to choosing which the best place to publish your research paper is. Especially, after the years of hard work that you have put in, what you don’t want to do is end up with a below par publishing firm. Listed below are some tips that you could make use of in order to dramatically improve your chances of getting your scholarly research article published by one of the most recognized and well-known fast publishing Scopus indexed journals in the world.

Scout Out The Most Legitimate Journals

It was estimated that back in 2015, the global market for the publishing sector witnessed an annual sales of $ 20.5 billion. These numbers are sure to have risen significantly over the past few years. As a result, this growth has prompted a large number of predatory publishers to attempt to escort early-career researchers in exchange for the publication of their research. With little knowledge of the research publication process and the prospect of early publication, early-stage researchers often fall prey to these phony publishers.

Pick A Publisher That Is The Most Appropriate For Your Line Of Study

Mitigating your fear of getting scammed by a predatory publisher can be considered a small first step towards having your research published by a well-renowned publisher. The real test of your efforts begins when your article is being reviewed. It is at this stage, that most articles are rejected for reasons such as non-compliance with magazine formatting guidelines. Taking into consideration the quality and reputation of these publishing firms is crucial. By choosing to publish your work, the credibility of the publishing firm is on the line. That is why it is important to pay attention to all of the publishing firm’s rules and guidelines.

Acquire A Deep Rooted Understanding Of The Submission Process

As already mentioned, failure to follow a publication’s inherent guidelines is one of the most common reasons for a research article being rejected. Once you have chosen the journal/publishing firm in which you wish to publish your research paper, visit the journal's website and develop a deep understanding of all its rules and guidelines. Most popular journals have their own submission process, often very different from each other. Some journals only accept paper submissions by mail, while others only accept electronic submissions in popular digital formats such as .doc, .docx, etc, while others may ask you to submit in both formats.

Brace Yourself

If the journal or publishing firm that you have applied to and have been waiting to hear from for a long time, then suddenly decides not to publish your article, it is important that you not lose hope and try again. It is also crucial to make sense of the reviewer's report and comments on your work, to improve yourself. This will help you make the professional and necessary changes that your research paper needs, before sending it to the next publication for review. It is important to remember that a researcher’s work is rarely ever accepted on the first try.

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