LibGuides: Where to Publish Your Research: Identifying Potential Journals

Welcome!

This guide and the accompanying Canvas Modules are designed to assist researchers in:

Identifying potential journals in which to publish
Exploring tools to identify specific journals of interest
Step-by-Step instructions on using various directories, manuscript finders, and other tools
Overview of Open Access Journals
Information about Predatory Journals
Additional Resources

Canvas Modules

Scholarly Communications: How to Find a Journal to Publish In
Step by Step instructions for using the tools discussed in this library guide.

Selecting Journals- A Short Video

Think. Check. Submit
A campaign endorsed by many scholarly organizations worldwide to help researchers identify trusted journals for their research. It is a simple checklist researchers can use to assess the credentials of a journal or publisher.

Tools for Choosing the Right Journal

Try searching for the topic of your article in a relevant database to see where related articles in your field have been published.

In addition, you may also consider using the following databases and tools. This list isn't exhaustive but does provide some good starting points.

Cabells Scholarly Analytics This link opens in a new window
Provides research writers with information for submitting articles to major journals. Search filters include difficulty of acceptance, JCR impact factor, average time to review and publication, acceptance rate, open access type, review type, Cabell's Classification Index, and open for submissions. Journal entries include Altmetrics and submission details. Cabell's Canvas Module Page
DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals This link opens in a new window
Multi-subject, significant coverage for agriculture & food science, biology & life sciences, computer science, earth & environmental sciences, education, health sciences, history, languages & literatures, mathematics & statistics.

Dates vary.
MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
To find the MLA Directory of Periodicals, look in the blue navigation bar above the search box for link to the periodicals directory.
Ulrichsweb This link opens in a new window
Directory of U.S. and international periodicals. No articles, just information about journals. Useful for purchasing periodicals, where periodicals are indexed, & periodical type (such as scholarly, newsletter, newspaper, etc.).

Directory of Nursing Journals
Vetted list of nursing journals produced by the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE).

Elsevier Journal Finder
Search for an Elsevier journal by name or use the Elsevier Journal Finder by entering your abstract to find journals best suited for your research.
Includes acceptance rates
Taylor & Francis Journal Suggester
Helping you find the best home for your research article within Taylor & Francis
Springer Journal Selector
Enter your abstract or article description to find Springer journals best suited for your research.
Includes acceptance rates.
Sage Journal Recommender
Search Sage journals for potential titles that match your manuscript. Search requires a minimum of Title and Keywords. Sage Canvas Module Page
Web of Science Manuscript Matcher
Already have a manuscript? Find relevant, reputable journals for potential publication of your research based on an analysis of tens of millions of citation connections in Web of Science Core Collection using Manuscript Matcher. Manuscript Matcher helps you find the most related journals for your manuscript by searching using Title and Abstract. Using this information, it will pull the most relevant keywords for matching. It does require a Clarivate/Web of Science account login. Account login is free to set up. Manuscript Matcher can also be accessed in the top row of options under Match in EndNote Web.
WoS Canvas Module Page

American Anthropological Association
Good source for journal profiles and publishing requirements in Anthropology
Decide Where to Publish (ScienceDirect- an Elsevier database)
Easily view more journal metrics from journal homepages, helping prospective authors make better submission decisions.
Getting your Research Published & Noticed- Elsevier
Tips from publisher Elsevier
Journal/Author Name Estimator (JANE)
JANE matches your title, abstract, or keywords to millions of documents in MEDLINE to help determine the best journals for your research.

Acceptance Rates

Listed below are the few resources that include the acceptance rates of a journal. In general, lower journal acceptance rates are considered more prestigious.

Acceptance rates are sometimes provided on publisher websites as part of the instructions to authors' material. If you cannot find the acceptance rate of a journal by using the tools provided or viewing the journal's website, try contacting the editor directly. Be aware that some journals make their acceptance rates easily available, others consider this proprietary information and do not.

Cabells Scholarly Analytics This link opens in a new window
Provides research writers with information for submitting articles to major journals. Search filters include difficulty of acceptance, JCR impact factor, average time to review and publication, acceptance rate, open access type, review type, Cabell's Classification Index, and open for submissions. Journal entries include Altmetrics and submission details.

Acceptance Rates By Discipline Associations or Societies

Websites of professional organizations/societies sometimes will provide data on acceptance rates for journals they publish.

American Psychological Association (APA). Rates are listed in these reports for each journal.

Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education review policy & acceptance rates.