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Finding the right journal
Improving your chances of acceptance next time
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- Cell Press
- Societies Publishing
- 释放您的研究潜能
- The Lancet
- Career guidance
- Certified Peer Reviewer Course
- Editor Essentials
- Fundamentals of manuscript preparation
- 认证同行评议课程
- Finding the right journal
- Research data management
- Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) Guidelines
- Theme 8: Advancing Science and Inclusive Career Pathways in Sustainability-related Emerging Research and Innovation Fields
- Ethics
- Fundamentals of peer review
- Open science
- Technical writing skills
- Theme 6: Developing and Applying Methods of Sex/Gender Analysis in Research for SDGs
- Theme 7: Adding Value by Exploiting Cross Cutting and Spill-over Benefits of Gendered Innovations
- Theme 9: Shaping the Next 10 Years of Research and Interventions for SDGs
- Job search
- Research metrics
- Theme 2: Improving Data Collection, and Reliability of Statistics and Indicators on Gender with Intersectionality Dimensions
- Theme 3: Strengthening Science and Technology for Better Response to Societal Inequalities, Disruptions, and Emergencies
- Theme 4: Global Climate Technology Cooperation Projects and Gender-Mainstreaming Efforts
- Writing skills
- Career planning
- Ensuring visibility
- Fundamentals of publishing
- Inclusion and Diversity for Researchers
- Social impact
- Theme 1: Uniting Funders, Doers, and Custodians of Research to Strategically and Comprehensively Advance Quality Gender Research for SDGs
- Theme 5: Science for Peace and for Safe and Secure Societies
- Becoming a peer reviewer
- Publishing in the Chemical Sciences
- Scopus
- Book writing
- Editor Webinars
- Funding
- Research collaborations
- Research design
- Going through peer review
- 19th Gender Summit - Global for SDGs : Day 1
- Editor Webinar Series – Learning & Content Management
- Plenary Session with Mr BAN Ki-Moon
- 中文课程
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Lessons from the Gender Asset Gap Project
Prof Doss explains how assets are shared between women and men and that joint ownership does not imply equality. Legal frameworks affect how data can be interpreted, e.g. marital property rights.
Gender aspects of COVID-19 and the need for better data
Dr Mahmood raises attention of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: what are the gender dimensions of this crisis?
Global climate technology cooperation efforts under the UNFCCC as a government funded research institute and the meaning of gender-mainstreaming
Dr Kim considers global gender mainstreaming efforts needed to advance plans for technology response to climate change, with qualitative and quantitative data using sex-disaggregated information.
Integrating gender perspectives into the planning, execution and evaluation phases of military operations and exercises
Rebecca Blum explains the relationship between sexual violence and peace and security. NATO defines sexual or gender-based violence against an individual or group of individuals, as acts used or
Gender empowerment of the society improves resilience in disaster management
Prof Chung explains that disasters are rarely gender neural. Women and girls are the main victims of natural disasters.
Advancing best practice for incorporation of gender analysis in health research
Dr Heidari explains why it is essential to incorporate methods of sex/gender analysis into research design and communication and how different agencies and actors: regulatory agencies, research fun
Mobilising the research community of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network to adopt gender perspectives in their research for SDGs
Dorothea Strueber explains the mission of the SDSNs which are networks of knowledge creating organisations around the globe set up to promote research for SDGs.
A Sticky Pipeline: Why So Few Women of Science at the Top?
Prof Kim explores how to ‘fix the numbers’ of women in science at the decision making and leadership levels in Korea.
Advancing BRIDGE (better research, innovation and development for gender equality) through cooperation between universities, industry and society
Dr Watanabe explains the path taken in Japan to advance gender equality in science and how the 10th Gender Summit – Asia Pacific in Tokyo in 2017 has helped propel these efforts, includi
Initiatives and programmes for engaging women scientists in developing world in research for SDGs
Ylann Schemm explains the mission of the Elsevier Foundation to advance women, in developing countries, in science career and science endeavours, including research for SDGs.
Catalyzing the earning potential of disadvantaged women, men and youth by integrating them into viable economic systems
Dr Nyambi explains how her organisation MEDA works towards women’s socio-economic empowerment in some of the poorest areas in the world.
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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Rejected manuscripts: Next steps and finding the right fit
Has your paper ever been rejected? Most likely yes. Do you know how to deal with it the right way? Probably no.
Understanding manuscript rejection and reasons why
It is important not to take manuscript rejection personally.
Appealing the rejection and why you should think twice
Although appealing the decision is within your right as an author, it’s worth noting that most appeals are not successful unless invited.
Finding the right fit: Resources that make your search easier
In most cases, you’re more likely to find success by submitting your manuscript elsewhere after a rejection.
Transferring your paper and the benefits explained
If you receive a transfer offer, a curated list of journals that match your work is right at your fingertips.
Improving your chances of acceptance next time
Since you’ve taken stock of the editor/reviewer comments and found the right journal, what’s next?
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.