Identifying Appropriate Journals for Publication

The paper you have written is finished and you wish to submit it to a journal for publication. To increase your chances of having your paper accepted by a journal, it is important to select a journal that regularly publishes articles on topics related to that of your paper. At the same time, you will want to publish in a reputable journal and one that is covered by the major periodical databases in your discipline.

This guide provides tips on how to identify relevant journals and to determine their quality and impact.