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Q: How can I identify the article type for a manuscript I am reviewing?

Detailed question-I am reviewing a journal article and I am not sure what type of article it is. The title is: "International marketing ethics from an Islamic perspective : a value…
  • Asked on July 4, 2017

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It is difficult to identify the article type based on the title of a paper. Sometimes, review articles mention the phrase "a systematic…

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Q: How can I get my journal indexed in a database?

Detailed question-Basically I don't know how I can get my journal indexed in data bases related to my field such as Master file, EBSCO, Scopus, Ulrich, Cooper nix, ERIC, Cambridge…

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To get your journal indexed in a database, you will first need to choose a suitable database. Here are a few things you need to consider…

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Q: How should a journal address an authorship dispute?

Detailed question-An article has been published in a journal which is indexed on PubMed. There is an authorship conflict. 5 out of 6 authors have not contributed to the study and the real…

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Since the whistle has been blown, the journal should ideally investigate the issue. As per the authorship criteria put forth by the…

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Q: Can you help me understand one of the requirements of EI indexing?

Detailed question-Dear Sir, we would like to apply for EI indexation. However, there is one requirement which we cannot understand: "The title should have references in Roman script."…

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Roman script or Latin script refers to the alphabets that are used to write English. Many other languages, such as French, German,…

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Q: How do I create my own peer-reviewed open access journal?

Detailed question-I would like to create an academic journal and have it indexed with ISI among others. Any resources to help me accomplish my goal?
  • Asked on January 25, 2018

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It is great that you wish to launch an academic journal. For this, you need to first identify a specific field and carefully select…

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Q: How to get a journal indexed in multiple databases?

Detailed question-Thank you for the useful tips in your post Journal indexing 101: Understanding the basics. The last paragraph, however, raised some questions on how it is possible to…

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You’ve raised a very interesting question! There may not be an immediate and very specific answer to it. Journal indexing is a complex…

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Q: Should I review a manuscript again if the authors didn't address my comments in the first round of review?

Detailed question-I have done a peer review for a manuscript. I was requested its re-review and I agreed. However, I found that the author answered only to the comments made by other…
  • Asked on March 19, 2018

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As a reviewer, you have the right to ask the same questions again if the author has not received and/or…

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Q: What are the steps a journal should follow when applying for being indexed by EI [Engineering Index]?

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By ‘EI,’ I suppose you mean ‘Engineering Index.’ If so, its actual name is Ei Compendex. It is…

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Q: What are the rules for establishing an English-language journal in China?

Detailed question-When establishing an all-English journal, do I only need to apply for the ISSN number? Or I should also apply for the CN(Chinese number) number.

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Different countries have different publication policies. Since you plan to establish a new journal in China, it is…

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Q: How can I apply for journal indexing?

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It's great that you are thinking of getting your journal indexed in a database. Indexing your journal will increase its visibility and…

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