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This document provides guidance on publishing in top-ranked journals (Q1). It discusses selecting the best target journal, writing strategies, manuscript sections, and the peer review process. The goal is to help researchers understand how to develop high-quality manuscripts that stand the best chance of being accepted in top journals.
How to published
- 1. How to publish in Q1 journals King Saud University 22.10.2018 Dr. Dina Mahmoud Ahmed
- 2. Rules
- 4. Objectives Find the best idea for your next scientific article write a good research paper Submit in a high ranked journal Get acceptance for your paper Get citations for your work dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073 By the end of this session the audience should know how to:
- 5. ISI web of knowledge Clarivate Analytics USA 12500 Scopus Elsevier Germany 20000 450 8500 11500 Scientific Databases dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 6. ISI web of knowledge Master Journal List Journal Citation Report Scopus SJR Scientific Databases dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 10. • Requirement for graduation (PhD) • Requirement for promotion (Faculty Members) • To be recognized in the field/subfield of research • To disseminate knowledge • To get higher accreditation level (College and university) Why publishing in ISI-Indexed journals? dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 11. Quartile rankings are derived for each journal in each of its subject categories according to which quartile of the IF distribution the journal occupies for that subject category. What is meant by Quartile? dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073 Q1 denotes the top 25% of the IF distribution Q2 for middle-high position (between top 50% and top 25%), Q3 middle-low position (top 75% to top 50%), Q4 the lowest position (bottom 25% of the IF distribution)
- 12. • Prestige of journal and your own institution Why Q1? dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 13. Strategy 1: Understand the chemistry of the “scholarly search.” Strategy 2: Realize the importance of theory and literature Strategy 3: Start writing during the initial stages (For doctoral program) Strategy 4: Master the core concepts of impact factor, peer review, contribution to knowledge, and scientific knowledge Strategy 5: Build networks and collaborations Strategies dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 14. How to know the Quartile for a Journal? dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 26. Great findings need to be reported in the best possible way to the world . From Good Research to Good Writing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 27. Delivery Dream DesignDiscovery “ Creativity is an important characteristic of science, which is driven by novelty.“ Publication Research Outlines dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 28. Decide the target journal before writing the article. First tier journals, those journals which publish similar work Or the journal articles you are citing for your work. If your competitor is ahead of you, go for second tier rapid publication journal. Time Temperate Deciding the Journal for Publishing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 29. • Targeted audience Points to be Considered before Publishing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 30. Open Access Subscribed Availability free of charge on the world wide web On payment Author pays Reader pays Points to be Considered before Publishing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 31. Extent to which research is: • Read • Discussed • Used ….And • Disseminated Inside and outside academe What are we talking about when we talk about impact? dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 32. • Impact factor of the journal No. of citations (last 2 years) No. of publications (last 2 years) Points to be Considered before Publishing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 33. • Eigen factor more robust No. of citations from more significant journals No. of publications (last 5 years) (last 5 years) Points to be Considered before Publishing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 34. • Probability of acceptance • Publication time Points to be Considered before Publishing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 35. Submission Authors Reviewing Reviewers Decision Editors Revision Authors Acceptance/ Rejection Editors Proof Authors What is Peer Review Process? dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 36. • Writing is a critical step science although scientists are not trained to write. • Even very creative experiments and novel results will have dull impact if the manuscript is not written well. Details of Manuscript Writing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 37. Read excellent articles. Write…….and write…and write. “Free write” your thoughts. Don’t worry about structure initially. Use the best paper in your field as a template. Keep writing concise, dynamic and simple in construction. Convey enthusiasm in your writing so it attract the audience. Skills of Writing dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 38. Prepare the figures and write the draft as the experiment is progressing Write the first draft at a meeting where work is first presented. The experiment will be fresh in mind and free time in the evenings may be sufficient to write a draft. Alternatively, the script of a seminar can often be used as a starting draft. The worst practice- to write a paper after you have left the place (lab.) where the work was performed. When to Write a Draft of Manuscript? dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 39. • The easiest first and the most difficult latter. • If you get stuck on a particular section, just skip to a different section that is easiest to write. Divide and work on dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 40. • Title • Abstract • Introduction • Methods • Results • Discussion • Acknowledgements • References Manuscript parts dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 41. The Backbone of an Article • It determines whether article is worth reading or not. • Attractive and Catchy Title dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 42. • Most published articles are not cited- the title play a vital role (article title has a significant impact on citation frequency). How Article Title Affects on Citation dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 43. Gives the quick idea of the contents (Stand alone). • What and How was done ? • Provide a brief conclusions • The detailed information must be present in the body text, not in abstract. • I generally write abstract at the end. The Most Serious Part of the Article Abstract dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 44. • Brief information of the study • Integrated review of related work • Updated literature citation • Should not be too long Importance of current study. Introduction dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073 Setting the Scene
- 45. • Study design-new methods must be described in detail • Supplies, manufacturer, country needs to added. • Animal, human, protections details • Measurements/ instruments • Statistical analysis and data collection Write the methods section first Materials and Methods dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 46. • Use descriptive headings that concisely state the results. • Data representation-concise and accurate. • Consistent with the abstract and introduction • Give tables and figures where needed Results dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 47. •Answer the question posed in introduction. •Correlation of your finding with the existing knowledge •Differences between new results and previously reported results. •Research limitations and need for future research. •Theoretical implications and possible practical applications. Discussion dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 48. • Identify key findings and application • Should not be a summary of the work done- abstract is doing fine with that. • Consistent with experimental and introduction. Conclusion dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 49. Use correct style for journal dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073References dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 50. • Funding sources • Intellectual contributions • Dedications • Notes Acknowledgments dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 51. Final step is revision and proofreading Revision, Revision, Revision dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 52. • Originality Novel or creative research methodology New and important research findings • Scientific Quality • Research data representation • Depth of the investigation • Detailed and logical discussion of results Criteria for Acceptance dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 53. • Not novel • Poor experimental design • Targeted journal is not suitable • Weakly written/presentation and language Causes for Rejection dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073
- 54. 1. Plagiarism(palg.scan, turnitin,----) 2. Animal use concerns 3. Human use concerns Ethics in Scientific Writings dhasanin@ksu.edu.sa 0580066073