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Finding the right journal
Using the most relevant metrics to help you choose the right journal
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- Cell Press
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- Theme 4: Global Climate Technology Cooperation Projects and Gender-Mainstreaming Efforts
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- Theme 1: Uniting Funders, Doers, and Custodians of Research to Strategically and Comprehensively Advance Quality Gender Research for SDGs
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- Becoming a peer reviewer
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- Plenary Session with Mr BAN Ki-Moon
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- 释放您的研究潜能
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Guest editors
Guest editors play a vital role in curating high-quality contributions on a particular topic and driving the editorial review process for special issue publications.
Getting started
This module walks a new Editor through the initial steps and considerations of taking on a journal as the Editor-in-Chief.
Publishing ethics
This module gives editors an overview of the central concepts of publication ethics and point out some things to look out for when editing a journal.
Commissioning content & special issues
Both new and established journals can benefit from directly commissioned content or special issues.
Staying in touch
A crucial part of an editor’s job is regular communication with the journal's stakeholders.
Initial submission assessment
When a research manuscript first lands in your inbox, it needs to go through a number of checks verifying completeness of the submission, and ensuring that the conducted research and manuscript pre
Building and managing an editorial team
Editors lead a team of experts in the successful publication of a journal, and this course will give you more information about what is involved and how to effectively work together as a team for t
Inclusion & diversity
This module provides editors with an introduction to inclusion and diversity and its vital importance for science and society.
Getting started: Essentials for new editorial team members
This module gives new editorial board members an overview of the role, responsibilities and benefits. It’s a great place for new board members to start the Editor Essentials journey.
Peer review and revision process
This interactive module gives editors an overview of the core elements of constructive and fair peer-review.
Article types
In this module, new editors will learn about the range of article types published in journals, how they differ and have a bearing on journal performance.
Desk decisions
Once a manuscript has passed an initial submission check, editors must assess its content to determine whether it is suitable for peer review.
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
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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.