{"id":44674,"date":"2026-01-23T14:35:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?p=44674"},"modified":"2026-02-09T18:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:06:35","slug":"10-point-checklist-to-journal-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/10-point-checklist-to-journal-selection","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Journal Selection in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every researcher aspires to publish in\u00a0a\u00a0scientific journal\u00a0to share\u00a0their\u00a0research findings,\u00a0gain\u00a0recognition\u00a0among peers,\u00a0or even fulfil\u00a0their university\u2019s\u00a0requirements.\u00a0And one of the first steps in the publishing journey is the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/other\/journal-selection?utm_source=editageinisghts&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=10-point-checklist-to-journal-selection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">selection of a\u00a0research journal<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0It is not sufficient if you simply conduct\u00a0a thorough research. What matters is\u00a0sharing the obtained insights on the correct platform\u00a0to achieve the\u00a0intended\u00a0impact.\u00a0Read on to learn some of the best practices for\u00a0choosing the right\u00a0journal in\u00a02026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Journal Selection Checklist<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is good to have a journal selection checklist<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0before you start shortlisting your target journals.\u00a0Here are 10\u00a0questions\u00a0to answer. And no, these are not\u00a0questions that can be simply answered YES\/NO with one glance! Each of\u00a0these questions\u00a0requires you to\u00a0analyze things in detail before\u00a0deciding\u00a0an answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">1. Does the research article\u2019s subject match the journal\u2019s subject focus?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Does the journal accept the article type you want to publish?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Is the journal read by your target audience?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Is the journal included in bibliographic and subject-specific databases?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-5\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Is the journal\u2019s impact factor in line with your requirements?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-6\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Is the journal considered prestigious in its field?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-7\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. What is the turnaround time for publishing the articles submitted?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-8\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8. How many times in a year is the journal published?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-9\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9. What are the publication charges?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#checklist-10\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10. Does the journal have an online edition?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to Choose the Best Target Journal for Research Papers\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K0Uo5kNfOK8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-1\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">1. Does the research article\u2019s subject match the journal\u2019s subject focus?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is\u00a0basically ensuring\u00a0that your study aligns with the journal\u2019s\u00a0aims and scope. It can be tricky to recognize the target journal, especially\u00a0when it comes to\u00a0determining\u00a0whether your paper would\u00a0be more suited for a specialty journal or a multidisciplinary journal.\u00a0One way of\u00a0checking this would be to see if\u00a0some of\u00a0the sources cited in your paper,\u00a0meaning\u00a0the works\u00a0listed in your reference list, are published in that\u00a0journal or have been cited by other related articles in that journal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-2\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">2.Does the journal accept the article type you want to publish?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most journals accept all types of manuscripts. However,\u00a0always check this before\u00a0proceeding\u00a0with the submission process. For instance,\u00a0if you do not have complete data but wish to\u00a0submit\u00a0a Short Communication type article, ensure that the journal accepts this article type. Otherwise, you can look for other, more suitable journals or wait until you have\u00a0collected further\u00a0research data so you can\u00a0submit\u00a0a complete manuscript\u00a0in\u00a0the same journal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-3\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">3. Is the journal read by your target audience?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just like how you\u00a0write\u00a0your paper with a specific target audience in mind, journals publish papers with the same intent.\u00a0If the journal\u2019s content is highly niche and consumed\u00a0mainly by\u00a0readers in the related scientific field and your research is intended for a general audience like policymakers, then it might not be a good fit. So,\u00a0check whether the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">journal\u2019s target audience<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0matches\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your intended audience<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-4\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">4. Is the journal included in bibliographic and subject-specific databases?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check whether the journal is indexed in databases<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you commonly use. For instance,\u00a0databases like\u00a0SCOPUS and Web of Science\u00a0are\u00a0multidisciplinary\u00a0citations\u00a0databases. However, if your research topic is more subject-specific related to nursing\u00a0or biomedicine, you may want to consider journals that are indexed in\u00a0CINAHL,\u00a0PubMed, or MEDLINE.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-5\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">5. Is the journal\u2019s impact factor in line with your requirements?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is another crucial factor to consider before selecting a journal.\u00a0It is natural to want to publish in a high impact factor journal,\u00a0but you also need to check whether this aligns with your requirements. For example, funding agencies or universities may\u00a0provide guidelines on publishing in the first quartile or second\u00a0quartile\u00a0journals.\u00a0They might even specify the lowest impact factor acceptable.\u00a0Always\u00a0ensure that the impact factor of the journal matches\u00a0these\u00a0requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-6\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">6. Is the journal considered prestigious in its field?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While impact\u00a0factors play\u00a0a crucial role,\u00a0they\u00a0may not always be the deciding factor. At times, a journal may be highly valued by your peers in the scientific community, thus making it a good\u00a0option.\u00a0It can have a higher outreach in your\u00a0field, and this can be extremely useful\u00a0in\u00a0establishing\u00a0yourself,\u00a0especially if you are an early-career researcher.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-7\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">7. What is the turnaround time for publishing the articles submitted?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The turnaround time becomes particularly critical for\u00a0PhD students or even\u00a0postdoctoral\u00a0researchers\u00a0who are bound by certain timelines for publishing research articles.\u00a0If you realize that the journal typically takes 6 to 8 months to review and accept a manuscript for\u00a0publication\u00a0but you are\u00a0restricted\u00a0by a shorter deadline, there is no point in pursuing that journal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-8\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">8. How many times in a year is the journal published?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The frequency of publication matters\u00a0because it decides how quickly your research gets\u00a0disseminated, especially\u00a0when the journal has both online and offline editions.\u00a0Sometimes, journals cannot accept new submissions\u00a0because of the workload\u00a0when they have to publish both online and offline.\u00a0Therefore, check whether the publication frequency\u00a0caters to your requirements before deciding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-9\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">9. What are the publication charges?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Article processing charges (APCs)\u00a0vary across journals. If you are considering publishing in\u00a0open access\u00a0journals, be prepared to\u00a0manage APCs as your paper reaches the end stages of research publication. Check whether your funding agency covers this\u00a0before selecting the journal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"checklist-10\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">10. Does the journal have an online edition?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0highly unlikely that a journal does not have an online presence in\u00a02026!\u00a0Yet,\u00a0it is important that you confirm this before choosing to publish, especially if you are a PhD student.\u00a0You might require a preprint version of your research\u00a0to get that early feedback and\u00a0have an online version before the actual publication of your research paper to\u00a0establish\u00a0yourself\u00a0as an early-career researcher. So,\u00a0ensure that your target journal has an online edition\u00a0in addition to\u00a0the printed edition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Selecting the Right Journal Matters<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Journal\u00a0selection\u00a0is a critical process that\u00a0requires\u00a0authors to do their homework meticulously. If your research\u00a0fails to\u00a0find the\u00a0appropriate publishing\u00a0platform, it is likely to be lost in the labyrinth of scientific knowledge! So, let us understand why choosing the right journal matters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>From an author\u2019s perspective<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All journals outline their aims and scope clearly on their home page or website, highlighting the subject areas covered, their audience, and the type of articles published among other things. So, this is the primary source for you to\u00a0determine\u00a0whether your research would be suitable to be published in that journal. Authors who neglect to check this could face a desk rejection simply because the manuscript does not align with this basic requirement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Second,\u00a0submitting\u00a0to the wrong journal wastes a lot of time, which researchers cannot afford! Research publishing is competitive. And the more time you spend on\u00a0submitting\u00a0and resubmitting your manuscript, the more\u00a0the chances\u00a0of your research being dated even before it gets published.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>From a journal\u2019s perspective<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Journal editors are swamped with publishing-related responsibilities and receiving a manuscript submission that does not really match their journal requirements can be an unnecessarily added responsibility. And this is one of the key reasons for increased manuscript rejections<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0since no journal wants to publish research papers that are outside their subject scope.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Final\u00a0Tips for Shortlisting Target Journals<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To summarize, your target journal\u00a0should\u00a0be\u00a0identified\u00a0after shortlisting several journals.\u00a0Pay attention to the journal\u2019s target audience, the type of journal (specialty or multidisciplinary), publication charges, journal turnaround time, and the journal impact factor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bonus tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If you have shortlisted\u00a02\u00a0to\u00a03\u00a0journals\u00a0and are confused, which is\u00a0generally the\u00a0case, try contacting the\u00a0journals\u2019\u00a0editors\u00a0before submission to clarify your doubts. Pre-submission\u00a0inquiries\u00a0are becoming the accepted norm and can save both your as well as the journal\u2019s time!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A pre-submission inquiry\u00a0should\u00a0discuss\u00a0what your\u00a0research\u00a0is about\u00a0and clearly\u00a0ask whether it would be a good fit for the journal. Ideally, when you send a pre-submission inquiry, most of your manuscript must be ready with\u00a0only\u00a0a few\u00a0aspects to be refined. This is because if the editor responds positively\u00a0regarding\u00a0the journal fit, you must be\u00a0able\u00a0to\u00a0submit\u00a0the manuscript\u00a0with minimal delay.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u00a0are still\u00a0struggling to find the right journal for your research, check out\u00a0Editage\u2019s\u00a0specialized<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/other\/journal-selection?utm_source=editageinisghts&amp;utm_medium=article-boilerplate&amp;utm_campaign=10-point-checklist-to-journal-selection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Journal Selection Service<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and get expert\u00a0recommendations\u00a0for topmost suitable journals for you!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The top list of academic research databases\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paperpile.com\/g\/academic-research-databases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/paperpile.com\/g\/academic-research-databases\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Reasons for unsuccessful research submissions to\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">JAAPA\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35421874\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35421874\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every researcher aspires to publish in\u00a0a\u00a0scientific journal\u00a0to share\u00a0their\u00a0research findings,\u00a0gain\u00a0recognition\u00a0among peers,\u00a0or even fulfil\u00a0their university\u2019s\u00a0requirements.\u00a0And one of the first steps in the publishing journey is the\u00a0selection of a\u00a0research journal.\u00a0It is not sufficient if you simply conduct\u00a0a thorough research. What matters is\u00a0sharing the obtained insights on the correct platform\u00a0to achieve the\u00a0intended\u00a0impact.\u00a0Read on to learn some of the best [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70612,"featured_media":44680,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2411],"tags":[253,416],"new_categories":[],"new_tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-44674","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-journal-selection","tag-journal-selection","tag-targetjournal-selection"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Choose the Right Journal in 2026: 10 Point Checklist | Editage Insights<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Choosing the right journal? 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