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Finding the right journal
Using the most relevant metrics to help you choose the right journal
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1.1 What is peer review? Why peer review?
To prepare you for the Certified Peer Reviewer course, in this first section, we take a step back and discuss the history of academic publishing and explain the status quo of peer review.
1.4 How to get involved
Learn how you can get involved in peer review and contribute to trust and quality in academia and research.
3.1 How to write a helpful peer review report
Probably the most important part of the peer review process, this section digs deep into what it takes to write a peer review report, which will be helpful to the author and ultimately to science.
4.0 What next?
This final module of the course apprises you of your continued responsibility as a reviewer, and discusses how you can get recognition for your efforts.
1.3 The typical peer review process
This section breaks down the typical peer review process by discussing the steps from submission to the selection of reviewers by the editors.
How to produce highly visible research: Useful tips for researchers
While research is the central part of a researcher’s life, producing high-impact work by engaging in multidisciplinary and collaborative research is an added demand to the already substantial workl
3.3 How to peer review a review article
Peer review is an essential part of publishing review articles, just like it is for research articles.
Making academia–industry collaborations work
Collaborations with industry partners on specialized projects are becoming commonplace. Learn how to avoid the main pitfalls.
The key to successful academic collaborations
Academic collaborations with researchers from varying backgrounds can act as a conduit to innovative ideas and solutions.
Introduction to the Certified Peer Reviewer Course
Would you like to become a certified peer reviewer? Elsevier Researcher Academy is pleased to announce a new certified course in peer reviewing.
What to expect from the Certified Peer Reviewer Course?
One week until the Certified Peer Reviewer Course goes live! This podcast gives you a sneak peak into what to expect from the course and why you should sign up.
Certified Peer Reviewer Course Assessment
Now that you have listened to all our experts, taken notes and are ready to review, it's time to test your knowledge and claim that certificate, of course!
Finding the right journal
If you want to get your paper published, one of the key challenges you face is finding the right journal for your research. From the aims and scope, to the journal’s values and ethical practice, there are many points to take into account.
You will want to consider the impact of the journal and there are various metrics available to help you do that. In this series of modules, we explore all these important decision factors in detail. We hear from experts who have practical tips to help you make the right choice. And, we share a useful checklist you can use when evaluating the many journals available.
What you will learn
- Tips for assessing a journal’s aims and scope
- Advice on judging a journal’s ethics
- A useful guide to journal and article metrics
4 modules
Using the most relevant metrics to help you choose the right journal
After investing so much time and effort in your manuscript, you want to find a journal that has a suitable scope and the quality level you are looking for – not always an easy task.
How to easily spot reliable journals
Learn the steps required to select the right home for your research, improving your chances of publication success.
Using AI to match your abstract to the right journal
When it comes to finding the right journal – there is a lot to consider.