Academic Journals - Science topic

See https://www.researchgate.net/post/Is_it_possible_to_publish_an_article_without_institutional_affiliation and my reply therein with more links to related discussions.

"An AI-based service designed to detect bogus scientific articles flagged 10–13% of submitted manuscripts in a pilot run, according to a blog post by Ivan Oransky for Retraction Watch. The fake papers were caught by publisher Wiley’s Papermill Detection service, which screens submissions ahead of editorial review. The multi-tool system is a promising development in ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of published research...

The test run involved over 270 Wiley journals, which rejected between 600–1,000 submitted manuscripts per month once they started using the tool. A spokesperson for Wiley told Retraction Watch that flagged papers would not automatically be rejected, but would be considered by an editor before being processed further. The publisher says it is partnering with Sage and IEEE for its next testing phase, and aims to roll out the service as early as next year...

Investigations into retractions should help ensure the integrity of published research, but there is growing interest in using new tools such as Papermill Alarm to help stop fake papers getting published in the first place. Wiley say their new service will complement the STM Integrity Hub, a resource developed by academic publishers that incorporates Papermill Alarm and other tools to help combat fake science.

While much discussion around developments in AI has focused on possible threats to research integrity, spotting bogus manuscripts could be an area where AI could help restore trust in published science."

Hello Kaiying Miao

Here is a link to an article on WC. It is quite general, I find, and does not exactly address your question but might give you further ideas on where to search for your answers further.

Usually, this question arises when you have to pay for open access, but the subscription-based publication is free. You should check the conditions of that journal.

Dear Nasreddine Hafidi

I haven't had my paper rejected yet, but if I run into this problem, I will!

Best regards, Hamid!

To my knowledge, Foreign Affairs is an academic-style magazine rather than a peer-reviewed academic journal. It publishes high-quality articles on international relations, foreign policy, and global affairs, but its articles are typically written by policy experts, diplomats, scholars, and journalists rather than being peer-reviewed research papers. While Foreign Affairs is respected in academic and policy-making circles and is often cited in academic work, its articles do not undergo the rigorous peer-review process standard in scholarly journals.

On this issue, see the answer of Anders Norberg at:

Dear Ljubomir Jacić Interesting indeed. Would be interesting to see if their "Journal Checker Chatbot" is able to identify the hijacked version of the MSW Management journal.

Unfortunately you need to use Telegram (Personally I do not want to use this), but curious to see if someone is willing to test it.

Best regards.

To use an image from a scientific paper in your educational YouTube video, you need to ensure you have permission. First, check if the image is under a Creative Commons license, which allows for reuse with proper attribution. If not, you should contact the publisher or author for permission. When you use the image, include a citation in your video description and on the image itself, mentioning the source, author, and publication. This way, you respect copyright laws and give proper credit to the original creators.

Amir Karimi

Thank you for initiating this discussion.

As far as my knowledge goes, journals do not pay anything directly to editorial board members or even reviewers. Its true that as an editorial board member sometimes you get benefits like you get the hard copies of the journals or get invited in conferences organized by them.

These jobs are most of the time honorary jobs. However, you have to work hard when you are in such important designations.

The direct benefit of working as an editorial board member is that such points can be mentioned in your C.V. when you apply for jobs. You may also be respected in your existing workplace because of such involvements.

Personally, I am connected to many international journals in the domain of Management and Administration. They have never paid me anything directly.

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Anamitra.

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Thank you@Anton Vrdoljak

Concerning preprints and peer review, see these previous discussions:

See also:

Rankings usually give a bird's eye view of the quality at that institution. It may not actually vouchsafe the integrity or the actual learning experience. I have seen small institutions producing graduates with high intellect and skills. Since the research component plays a crucial role in rankings and accreditations, the smaller institutions are at a disadvantage as they cannot afford neither the time nor the resources for research. A research scholar would've mastered a narrow area in his/her field of study. So, assuming that they can handle a broader course content (for bachelors and master programs) better than other faculty, who may not be actively involved in continuous research, may be a fallacy and may not necessarily bring in good result. The faculty are being forced to conduct research and publish papers in reputed journals and present papers on international platforms. This is adding pressure to the faculty as they are already burdened with teaching assignments and assessment. This is the reason why the universities in Europe and elsewhere are refusing to participate in global rankings.

Thanks for sharing publicly. The journal seems to be promising.

Wishing you every success in your task.

Yes, it is possible. But pls dont name it as mini review because the review of anything means the extract with expert comments.

Can a journal reject your paper because similar one was published while your paper is "under review" ? Yes, it is possible.

I had a poor experience with the standard option of hybrid option journals. Last year month in February (2023.02.17), I submitted my manuscript. The editor rejected my manuscript after 16 months (2024.06.13) without giving any specific opportunity to defend the reviewers' query. But the same manuscript is under the second review and it's now a better journal. So, don't be upset......

There are cases when it is appropriate to suggest an additional citation, but when the publications to be cited are not related to the manuscript under review, this is scientific misconduct and misuse of the position of the reviewer. This should be reported to the editors of the journal. If the editors do not support the authors in such cases, it is better to avoid this journal.

You may also look into these discussions:

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Thank you Joseph C Lee sir for your answer. But I still have a doubt:

Typically, a journal displays its current impact factor or 5-year impact factor on its homepage. This can make it challenging to convince others that I published a paper in a journal with an impact factor of 8.3, as they will see the updated impact factor of 5.9 when they visit the journal's metrics page.

That's a great question and definitely a valid concern of protecting IP!

Here's how data is handled:

- The manuscript is sent to our backend and deleted from our database within 72 hours of generating your report.

- In creating the review the only external service used is the OpenAI API, and they've explicitly stated "data sent to the OpenAI API will not be used to train or improve OpenAI models" [reference here](https://platform.openai.com/docs/models/how-we-use-your-data#:~:text=As%20of%20March%201%2C%202023%2C%20data%20sent%20to%20the%20OpenAI%20API%20will%20not%20be%20used%20to%20train%20or%20improve%20OpenAI%20models)

It won't save the data longer than it needs to and will never be used to train a model.

You are absolutely right, especially with Gen Z; we are increasingly likely to be influenced by social media (influencers, celebs) to look into certain topics and "buy in" to research.

Also, consider backlinking. Identify midsize blogs or social media pages that post about topics related to the research. Reach out with an effective pitch (think like sales or PR), briefly explain the article's main points, what makes it different, what makes it important, and most importantly, why it is interesting to THEIR audience.

Hope this helps!

It may be true that there are journal "biases" favoring experienced researchers and teams. However, for the most part, I do not believe that publishers, editors, or peer reviewers pay nearly as much attention to "who" the author is or his or her credentials as they do to the "content" and "presentation" of the paper being submitted.

First of all, it is very likely the editor or reviewers do not even know or have ever heard of the author. Second, they tend to view submissions from a disciplinary perspective. Third, whether a Bachelor's or Masters thesis or a doctoral dissertation or an individual or grant- or contract-supported R&D project, it is up to the investigator whether the work (purpose, methodology, and/or results) actually gets written in a proper format and actually submitted as a possible contribution to the knowledge base. Theses and dissertations, conference presentations, project reports, etc., are typically open-source and accessible (or private intellectual properties); they don't have to appear in "journals" to count as "publications" and contributions.

But nowadays, universities do try to encourage both undergraduate and graduate students as well as their faculties and staffs to follow-through and gain some experience by publishing or otherwise disseminating their research.

AI can't generate something, it can only collect information from the surrounding websites. AI will help in collecting information, a researcher will analyse those information. AI will help a researcher to avoid duplication.

The same help is available for a paid or unpaid journal also.

Statistical analysis is a different aspect of research. What statistical test is applicable to what type of data set or what type of software are available, AI will be helpful. But it is a researcher to do it and discuss the results.

AI tools can speed up your Mario Arturo Ruiz Estrada publication process,

with respect to access knowledge, authors and references. However, speed does not equal quality.

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Recursion is the root of computation since it trades description for time.

Alan J. Perils (1922-1990)

Is trade deficit an issue? It depends, would be the answer. If it is an issue, why and is it a trade or a macroeconomic issue? If it is a trade issue, is it short term (international price volatility, as for oil) or structural? If it is structural (weak or not competitive export sector), what are your supply-side options? If it is macro, is it due to excess private investment and large capital inflows or large fiscal deficit and increased international public debt? Does it lead to exchange rate misalignment that boosts imports and reduce exports? Etc.

Each one of these aspects can be addressed individually in a paper. But a paper tackling all of them in depth would be called a book and will have to find a different editor.

It depends on several factors as follows:

The most important factor is the quality of the research. If the research is sound and contributes to the field, it should be published regardless of the journal's tier.

High-tier journals have a reputation for publishing high-quality research and often have a higher impact factor. Publishing in such journals can enhance a student's academic profile.

But, some low-tier journals may be more specialized and cater to a niche audience that is highly relevant to the research topic. In such cases, publishing in a low-tier journal can be beneficial for reaching the right audience. If the research findings are timely and need to be disseminated quickly, a low-tier journal with a faster review process might be a better choice. And low-tier journals may offer open access options, which can increase the visibility and accessibility of the research.

Hello prof.

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If you mean how to add a journal's title to ResearchGate's database, this is not possible. See my reply to this similar question: https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_can_I_add_the_name_of_the_journal_where_my_article_is_published_when_the_name_of_the_journal_is_automatically_cancelled

If you mean how a journal can be indexed by ResearchGate, see my reply to this question: https://www.researchgate.net/post/Aoa_Sir_I_want_to_our_research_journal_indexing_with_ResearchGate_kindly_give_me_detail_about_that

It's interesting to see the SCIMAGO journal rankings for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for 2023 and note the representation of Indian journals within this list. While it's notable that four Indian journals have made it onto the list, their positions within the ranking provide insight into their perceived impact and influence within the field compared to other international journals.

The fact that the highest-ranked Indian journal, the Journal of Orthopaedics, is positioned at #121 indicates that it is recognized for its contributions but may not yet have achieved the same level of global prominence as some of the top-ranked journals. However, being ranked within the top 200 or 300 journals in a specific field still demonstrates credibility and relevance within the academic community.

For Indian researchers and practitioners in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine, these rankings can serve as a reference point for identifying reputable journals for publication and staying updated on the latest research and developments. Additionally, it highlights areas where Indian journals may seek to improve and compete more effectively on a global scale, potentially through collaborations, increased visibility, or enhancing the quality and impact of their publications.

Overall, the inclusion of Indian journals in the SCIMAGO rankings reflects the diversity and contributions of researchers and practitioners from around the world to the field of orthopedics and sports medicine, and it's encouraging to see the representation and recognition of Indian scholarship within this domain.

The opinion that the first author always did the most for the results and for writing an article is not correct. Sometimes the leader of a group of authors is at the first place, sometimes all authors are given in alphabetic order.

It is quite common to present talks or posters on the basis of previously published papers. However, care must be taken when contributing to the proceedings of the conference so as not to infringe the copyright of the journal's publisher.

I agree. I try to avoid publishing in journals in the Elsevier portfolio for the same reason.

Hello Dr Alwielland Q. Bello

I would tend to agree with Dr Shoaib Mohammad and Dr Ambar Mani Mishra that it really depends on the specific journal requirements. It has been a problem for me before that if one journal rejects my manuscript, I often have to do a different format for another journal.

I would say, though, that I have found Endnote was not correct one time - the style they wanted to do was NOT that which was required by the journal I wanted to send the manuscript to, so please check before sending!

Yes, we've 2 papers now in IEEE Access, and 1 of them is now 2 months under review. We used to get a quick response within a month or less. IDK what happened to them. Try to inquire but don't be overly pushy.

It is a novel question. Bold and interesting move, but for 'specialists' it won't do (when you have a certain 'reputation' as an author, it tends to stick with you). For the general public, well amazon's algorithms perhaps will take care of everything. Silly fact is that the publishers reject books arguing that they cannot sell to wide 'specialized' audiences (so a bad review will be a red flag and close even the sale to small audiences), and wider audiences are rarely if ever taken in consideration nowadays.

Dear T. S. Michelle Siu ,

As we appreciate Wolfgang R. Dick , publishing a paper without an academic background can be challenging but not impossible. In my experience, you could consider the following to increase your chances of getting your work published and improving its accessibility:

Begin by selecting a topic within your field of interest that addresses an underexplored area or presents a novel perspective. Conduct thorough research using accessible resources like Google Scholar to identify gaps in existing literature. Once you've identified a compelling topic, focus on producing a high-quality paper that adheres to the standards of academic publishing. Craft clear arguments supported by evidence, and ensure your paper contributes meaningful insights to the field.

Consider targeting reputable open-access journals, as they provide broader accessibility to your work without the barriers of subscription fees. Platforms like the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) can help you identify suitable journals within your field. Additionally, explore preprint servers such as arXiv or SSRN, where you can share your work before formal peer review. Leveraging these platforms can increase the visibility of your research and facilitate engagement with other scholars.

Collaboration can also enhance your publishing prospects. While you may lack direct connections with scholars, consider collaborating with colleagues or professionals in your field who possess academic backgrounds or publishing experience. Collaborators can offer valuable feedback, guidance, and potentially access to academic networks. Finally, actively promote your published work through social media, academic networking sites, and participation in relevant conferences or workshops.

I wish you the best of luck,

Shafik

Dear Anak,

The same publisher has pestered me with multiple emails over the past few weeks and have demanded hefty publishing fees (several thousands of USD). Further, their journals have no online footprint. They are evidently a predatory and also a fake, fraud journal. Please ignore them.

Warm regards,

Raj.

Wishing you Veysel Kaplan success !

Hello Iltimass Gouazar

I think it depends on what is your pre-submission enquiry like. Is it very short or very long? If it is very short, they are more likely to respond. If it is a whole article, most editors are discouraged if it is too long like that because they might have lots of other work, unfortunately.

It also depends a lot on which journal and editor. Some will have time. Others might be too busy.

Hello Dr Jennifer Hachiya

I think you are pursuing a valid path and it is important not to be discouraged at this point. It is very natural to be discouraged.

One senior researched said to me many years ago with regard to a paper we had written but had been rejected by two different journals: "It is good work; don't worry, it belongs in a journal; it will definitely get published eventually; just keep trying".

I think this situation also highlights it is very important to find a suitable journal that fits in well with your work. This is discussed further in webpages such as this:

Concerning funding, you may find useful suggestions in these discussions:

@ Aryan Shahabian Impact factors can be found in Journal Citation Reports.

To publish a paper in the most easily seen or most needed journal, OA is good, but it is more important to pay attention to whether it is a hardcore journal, which is more important than IF.

Not sure about this topic Carlos Alberto Rosas-Jiménez as you published 4 topics with the same component.

The following discussions deal with the question of how to find a suitable journal:

Dear Mr. Habte!

You hit a key point to consider. Visibility - in case a university establishes successfully its own journal it certainly reaches higher visibility both in the academic sector as well as generally in the private & public sectors worldwide. Open-access publishing is a growing market:

Judith Johnson (2023). A DIY guide to starting your own journal: An antidote to frustrations with traditional academic publishing might be to launch a grass-roots open-access journal. Here are the steps to consider, 26 June 2023, Copyright © 2024 THE - Times Higher Education, Available at:

An example is "The European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research": https://journals.open.tudelft.nl/ejtir

Certainly, this journal helps the Delft University of Technology in reaching higher positions on rankings:

a) https://academic-accelerator.com/Impact-of-Journal/European-Journal-of-Transport-and-Infrastructure-Research

b) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ejtir-journal-4469601b6_vol-23-no-1-2023-european-journal-of-activity-7052534931838640128-3zj7

Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely

Too good to be true?

Hi Dear may be this help you Roger Keller Celeste

In bibliometrics, the issue of whether authors' addresses should match the country of the data used in their research is complex and multi-faceted. Here are some points to consider:

In conclusion, while matching the authors' address with the data country can enhance transparency and fairness in research representation, it is not always feasible. The key is to ensure that the origins of data are clearly acknowledged and credited, particularly when involving data from LMICs.

I understand your problem as an editor, but I agree with David L Morgan and Abukari Kwame . Peer review is voluntary work, see also this discussion: https://www.researchgate.net/post/Why-the-article-reviewing-peer-review-in-Journal-and-Conference-is-a-voluntary-work/1

There may be various reasons why an author declines to review. Many researchers are too busy with other duties, or they receive too many requests for peer review, or the request does not match their field of expertise, etc. Young researchers may not feel themselves to be experienced enough to review other papers. The question is how to motivate researchers to be a peer reviewer. There have been several discussions here on this, see, e.g.:

But there have been also requests how to become a reviewer:

Sinta 3 Accredited (National Journal Accreditation (ARJUNA) managed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia/Not Already Indexed in Scopus)

Not Indexed in Scimago

thanks for the information.

As I mentioned in a recent response to a similar query, MDPI is a publishing platform known for its fast publication process. I recommend you to explore their journals, namely 'Mathematics', 'Applied Sciences' and 'AI', but there are others that may be more appropriate according to what you want to publish in computer sciences. Personally, I have had positive experiences publishing and reviewing articles for the first two journals. The review process is remarkably short, as MDPI gives reviewers a maximum of 10 days to evaluate submitted articles. This agility contributes to the speed of the publication process for researchers.

Hello Javid Hojabri

Including the most recent data available is generally recommended. This will ensure that your article reflects the most up-to-date information and findings in the field.

Generally, the necessity to update the study period depends on the focus of the article. The updating may be unnecessary if the article discusses new methodologies. However, it would be beneficial if it addresses a problem related to the study area.

Best Regards,

Ali YOUNES

This is a fourier domain filtering technique. Note the area that is zeroed out in the IFFT is the frequency component of that noise frequency. This technique is used in medical imaging for mamo, ct, and mri.

If you have such emails, these are more likely from sketchy and predatory journals.

These kind of journals might address you in wrong titles (e.g. Dr. while you are still Undergrad), might come from non-official email (e.g. ending with gmail.com) or gibberish type of email address, and one of the tell-tale sign of such frauds are deliberate mistakes in spelling that may be not visible at first glance. Notice very closely the two e's of Wҽlсοmҽ and b of МеmƄеr: neither of the letters ҽ(Abkhazian Che, Cyrillic),Ƅ(Zhuang Alphabet Sixth tone, Latin extended) belong to Non-extended Latin Alphabet.

I woud suggest you to be aware and do not click onto those journal links.

Andrew Paul McKenzie Pegman Thanks for the reply.

There are two different strategies for submitting this type of work: 1) find a statistical journal that accepts more applied work or 2) find a scientific journal that finds your work of interest. What scientific, engineering, or medical problem are you trying to solve with your new method? What does your work add or provide to the community that is not addressed in the current literature? Once you know the answer to these two questions, you can better determine which journal to submit.

It might have to do with editorial policies

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I would recommend choosing journals according to how well-known and widely cited they are in your field. A good starting point is the bibliography sections of your own papers -- where do the authors that you cite choose to publish their work?

None - historically, journals evolve out of correspondence between collaborators, competitors, and other stakeholders, and as the reach various levels of critical mass, the organization expands concurrently, maybe along the way forming a formal institution like a society or association. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/information-culture/the-mostly-true-origins-of-the-scientific-journal/

Thanks for sharing. I wish you every success in your work.

Thank you very much! I will keep that in mind!

Hi all

I've added all your suggestions to the list of Design Journals and created a clickable table of categories for easier search: