Publication process
The "Publication process" is the third stage in your research journey.
Here, we discuss the fundamentals of publishing, research metrics, ethics, open science, and how to find the right journal for your research.
Complete the topics within "Publication process" and get ready to publish your research!
Modules in Publication process
The origins of scientific publishing
Did you know, the origins of journal publishing can be traced back to the 17th century?
10 reasons to get – and use – an ORCID iD
Names are far from unique. With an ORCID iD, researchers can benefit from being properly identified.
The journal publishing cycle
Your handy guide to scholarly publishing and the journal publishing cycle.
Making sense of science stories
Find out why you should always ask whether research is peer reviewed. And if it isn’t, ask why not.
Gender Bias in academic publishing
Unconscious gender bias: what is it and what can we do to make the publishing process fairer for all?
CiteScore for early career researchers
What if we told you there is a transparent metric out there that can help you evaluate high-quality journals in a free and open space?
Introduction to Journal Impact Factor & H-index
You have finally overcome the exhausting process of a successful paper publication and are just thinking that it’s time to relax for a while.
Why you should know about SNIP & SJR
These metrics might not be as well-known as the others – but they are equally important.
Introduction to PlumX
PlumX metrics provides insights beyond the traditional citation metrics: it looks into ways people interact with individual pieces of research output (articles, conference proceedings, book chapter
What journal acceptance rates really mean
Rejection hurts...especially in the research world, where you pour all the hardwork and energy into your paper.
Responsible use of research metrics
Now that you have gained your knowledge on what research metrics are and why they are important - it's time to make sure you know how to use them responsibly.
How to identify suitable journals for submission
Learn how to confidently leverage Scopus to evaluate research. Participate in self-paced, online introductory Scopus training designed for researchers and students.
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.
Using AI to match your abstract to the right journal
When it comes to finding the right journal – there is a lot to consider.
Plagiarism: Decision making & dealing with grey-zones across academic Fields
Plagiarism is often considered a classic form of scientific misconduct.
Detecting Image Manipulation: Routines, Tools & Limitations
Advancing technology has put the control of scientific images in the hands of researchers and authors.
Plagiarism
While plagiarism is serious, it’s easy to avoid. We explain how to keep on the right side of the rules.
Authorship
We explore what it takes to really earn your place on a paper’s list of authors.
Content ownership
You’ve written a paper, but who technically owns it? We clear up the mystery.
Why you can't afford to ignore publication ethics
How publishing ethics can help make or break a researcher’s career.
Demystifying permissions
Everything you need to know about permissions and the pitfalls to avoid.
How to Submit A Data Article
Data articles provide scientists with the opportunity to describe and share their raw data, and hence participate in Open Science and satisfy funder requirements.
Open Access: End user licenses
Open access is a vital concept that has transformed the way scholarly research is shared and distributed.
The evolution of open access
This module will provide you with background information on Open Access from the beginning of the movement to the present day and the formation of cOAlition S.
Fundamentals of open access
In this module, Victoria Eva, SVP of Global Policy and Industry Relations at Elsevier, explains the basics of open access as a publishing model: Its origin and history, different types of open acce
Cost of publishing open access: how and why
In this module, we tackle one of the inevitable and most commonly-asked questions about publishing open access—article processing charge (APC).
How to submit and publish an OA article
In this module, we provide hands-on guidance for those who are ready to publish open access.
How to leverage open hardware to improve your research
Why is Open Source Hardware important? Did you know it offers fundamental advantages to the research community?
Publishing open access
Understand how open access publishing works and how you can publish open access.
How to get published in the Chemical Sciences
Top tips for preparing a submission to a chemical sciences journal – which will also prove helpful for those in other disciplines.
Publishing ethics in Chemical and Material Sciences
We share some ethics do’s and don’ts and explain why you should be passionate about meeting the right standards.
The fundamentals of peer review for the Chemical Sciences
Discover the many benefits of reviewing in Chemistry and how you can get involved.