Write a Scientific Paper (WASP): Which journal to target and why?. (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cuschieri, Sarah; Vassallo, Josanne
• Is Part Of: Early human development. Volume 129(2019)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Publishing -- Manuscripts -- Selection; Fetus -- Periodicals; Neonatology -- Periodicals; Prenatal influences -- Periodicals; 612.65
• DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2018.12.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0378-3782

Abstract

Abstract: Publishing scholarly work is a requisite in academia. Identifying a suitable journal for a particular paper can be difficult. Authors need to initially establish whether they want to publish in a subscription-based or an open access journal, which requires a clear understanding of the pros and cons of both options as well as issues relating to copyright licences. Establishing specific journal selection criteria ranging from whether to publish in a general or a specialised journal to the publication frequency of the journal is essential. A number of web-based tools are available that can facilitate this selection process.