Where to publish
Where you decide to publish depends on many things, such as the scope of your work and the audience you want to reach. Here we offer tips on selecting a trustworthy outlet to publish your work.
Choosing a journal
When choosing a journal for your paper, consider the following points.
Journal metrics
Journal metrics are used to assess the impact and quality of journals.
Predatory journals
So-called ‘predatory’ publishers and journals charge authors Article Processing Charges (APCs) to publish articles but offer little to no editorial support. They abuse the Open Access system. Legitimate open access publishers also charge APCs but use them to cover their publishing and archiving costs. Predatory publishers usually promise these same services but do not provide them once authors have paid the APCs. Note that Open Access journals are not by definition predatory. There are many credible Open Access journals and some even do not have APCs.
Reaching your audience
Where you can best publish your work primarily depends on the type of research involved and the audience it is aimed at: scientific, professional or the general public. This page lists some points to consider for each.