A defensible shortlist—not a promise of acceptance
Journal Selection helps authors identify realistic publication venues by comparing manuscript topic, methods, audience, article type, journal scope, indexing preferences, access model, fees, and practical timelines. Recommendations rely on publicly available journal information and should always be reviewed by the author before submission.
What this service includes
- Manuscript topic, methods, audience, and article-type review
- Journal scope and author-guideline comparison
- Indexing, access model, fee, and timeline considerations
- Ranked shortlist with reasons, cautions, and author checks
Our four-step workflow
Collect author priorities
We confirm discipline, preferred indexing, access model, budget limits, timing, and journals to include or avoid.
Review manuscript topic and methods
The manuscript’s central contribution, study design, readership, and article type are assessed.
Build and compare a shortlist
Candidate journals are screened against scope, article types, practical requirements, and known author constraints.
Deliver recommendations and notes
You receive a concise comparison explaining journal fit, possible limitations, and items to verify before submission.
What you receive
A tailored journal shortlist with comparative notes on scope, audience, article type, publication model, fees where publicly stated, and recommended author checks.
Discuss your manuscript
Share your abstract or manuscript, discipline, indexing preferences, access-model preference, budget considerations, and timeline.