Charlemagne College, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Asked 2 April 2024
Please give me feedback about this journal...Plos Medicine?
please give me feedback about this journal...Plos Medicine?
I want to publish my first year phd research work in high impact factor I dont know i will be succeeded or not but i just want to try. Though my study is very simple but i just practiced and got some results
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Dear Irum Abbasi
The journal “PLOS Medicine” is a highly reputed journal in the field of medicine. Their impact factor 2023 (15.8) is high. So, by itself it is a safe choice. However, I see a number of problems:
-I estimate that they only accept manuscripts with significant impact (and a certain degree of urgency)
-The fee is (ridiculously) high 6300 USD https://plos.org/publish/fees/
-Looking at what you said yourself (my study is ‘very simple’ and the results are limited) I think it is not worth the try since the chances of success are slim to none
I think you should either extent the study or go for a somewhat more modest approach. There are numerous journals out there that can serve your purpose (getting your first research results published). Go for example to SCImago https://www.scimagojr.com click on Journal rankings and select Medicine (and select further for example neurology) then you end up with numerous suggestions. Personally, I would scroll down to Q2 and further (and be sure there are more than enough journals which might not be high impact journals but are just fine and more than just fine).
Best regards.
PS. Take for example https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-the-neurological-sciences here you can choose the open access option (but with a pretty hefty fee) or decline this option and go for the so-called subscription-based option (which is just fine for a first publication published by a well-known publisher that a large majority of researcher can access through their institutional license).
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Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
Dear Irum Abbasi
PLOS Medicine is a high-impact, peer-reviewed open access medical journal that publishes research on a wide range of topics in clinical medicine, global health, and public health. It has an impact factor of 16.825 (2022) and is ranked 11th among 167 journals in the category "Medicine, General & Internal."
Pros of Publishing in PLOS Medicine:
- High impact factor: Your research will reach a wide audience of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
- Open access: Your article will be freely available to anyone with an internet connection, increasing its visibility and impact.
- Rigorous peer review: PLOS Medicine has a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and validity of published research.
- Broad scope: The journal publishes research on a wide range of topics, including clinical trials, observational studies, systematic reviews, and policy analyses.
Considerations for Publishing in PLOS Medicine:
- High standards: PLOS Medicine has high standards for the quality and significance of published research. Your study should be well-designed, conducted, and analyzed, and the results should be novel and important.
- Competition: PLOS Medicine receives a large number of submissions, so the competition for publication is high. Your study should be of exceptional quality to be considered for publication.
- Length and formatting: PLOS Medicine has specific guidelines for the length and formatting of manuscripts. Make sure your manuscript meets these guidelines before submitting it.
Tips for Increasing Your Chances of Success:
- Ensure your study is of high quality and significance. Conduct a rigorous study and analyze your data carefully.
- Write a clear and concise manuscript. Follow the journal's guidelines and present your findings in a way that is easy to understand.
- Get feedback from colleagues and mentors. Ask for feedback on your manuscript from other researchers in your field.
- Be patient and persistent. The peer review process can take time. If your manuscript is not accepted initially, revise it based on the reviewers' comments and resubmit it.
Conclusion:
PLOS Medicine is a high-impact journal that publishes high-quality research on a wide range of topics in medicine. If your first-year PhD research is of exceptional quality and significance, it is worth considering submitting it to PLOS Medicine. However, be aware of the competition and the high standards that the journal maintains.
Best wishes
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