1.3 Which journal should I choose?1.4 How can I know exactly what the editor is looking for?
Your progress in academia very much depends on your ability to publish in journals that have a high impact factor.
An impact factor is a measure of how prestigious a journal is.
When you have chosen three or four possible journals, look at their styles and think about their audience — what do the editors and readers expect from the articles?
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Type of paper | Original research, or a systematic review, or a position paper etc. |
Subject | Hot topic (contemporary issues), original and innovative; or controversial; or classic |
Aim | Clarity of purpose, i.e. the research objectives are clear |
Research | Well conducted, methodology clear, ethical, reprod |