How Journal Recommendation Service Can Support Your Next Research Project

By Jared Peterman on Feb 13, 2019
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For years eContent Pro® has been known for the highest quality and cost-efficient English language copy editing and translation services, and we are pleased to announce that new for 2019 we have added even more services to accommodate authors. In addition to the English language copy editing and translation services, we now offer scientific and scholarly editing, journal recommendation, typesetting and publishing, as well as figure, table, chart, and equation conversions. Each of these services is instrumental to ensuring the publication of the highest quality research work.

How Journal Recommendation Service Can Support Your Next Research Project

During the peer review process for any scholarly journal, the number one reasons that an article manuscript is rejected is lack of relevancy to the overall mission and scope of the journal. With millions of active scholarly journals regularly being published, it can be extremely challenging for authors to find a credible publishing outlet that also directly aligns with the content of their article manuscript. As an effort to support authors in the process of identifying a journal to submit their work to, eContent Pro® recently launched the Journal Recommendation Service.

Why Utilize the Journal Recommendation Service?

Journal selection can be an extremely time-consuming process for authors who may not know where to begin. They may not have the publishing industry expertise to determine whether a specific journal is the most credible and appropriate outlet for their research project. With the number of predatory journals currently in the market, there is risk that an author might submit their work to a journal that follows unethical practices and/or a “pay-to-publish” model. In order to alleviate the burden of searching millions of journals and being forced to question whether a publication follows the proper ethical guidelines and standards, the Journal Recommendation Service and the expert journal selectors will greatly ease the searching process for authors by suggesting potential publications for their article manuscript.

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The Expert Journal Selectors

The expert journal selectors will read through the author’s entire article manuscript and examine items including the article’s title, abstract, keywords, headings, body text, figures, images, tables, along with the reference list, and provide at least five journal recommendations that directly suit the research, guiding authors toward journals that are the best outlets for their work. The journal selectors will only recommend credible journals published by academic publishers who are recognized by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in order to ensure that the author is not at risk of submitting to a questionable publisher and/or journal.

An Overview of the Journal Profiles

Upon the conclusion of the journal recommendation process, authors will receive a robust profile of each journal that includes:

The journal’s current title (and any previous titles), the publisher information, the date the journal was established, the Editor(s)-in-Chief information, any association and/or society affiliations, the journal’s webpage, submission guidelines and links, a brief description, topics covered, the mission and scope, editorial review board information including the roles and countries represented, the publication frequency, information regarding open access, abstracting and indexing information (including an impact factor if applicable), and the acceptance rate (if available).

Each of these elements are critical for an author to get a sense of the publication and the publication process and scope, ensuring that the author can conform their article manuscript to the appropriate guidelines and expectations.

Acceptance Potential and Special Considerations

Even though the expert journal selectors cannot guarantee acceptance of the article manuscript by the recommended journals provided, this service will ensure that the author is submitting their work to the most relevant publication possible.

It is important to note that the acceptance rates provided in the profile are merely estimates, and a lower acceptance rate does not mean that an author shouldn’t invest the time in submitting their work for consideration. Also, a journal not being indexed should not deter an author from submitting their work as it takes a minimum of two years for a journal to be considered for inclusion into prestigious indices, and a newly inaugurated journal simply would not be indexed yet. Additionally, journals that are more niche in scope will clearly have a more difficult time reaching a high citation impact due to lower usage.

It is critical that the author does not submit their article manuscript to all five of the journals recommended as this could risk simultaneous publication of the work which will draw ethical concerns. Editor(s)-in-Chief and review boards heavily frown upon the simultaneous submission of work across different journals. If they become apprised that an author’s work is already under consideration with another publication, there is a strong likelihood that they will outright reject the work.

What More Can the Author Do to Improve the Chances of Acceptance?

In addition to taking all the items above into consideration, it is highly recommended that the author submits their work to eContent Pro’s Scientific and Scholarly Editing Service so that the expert scientific and scholarly editors can evaluate the article manuscript and provide revision suggestions prior to the work being submitted for consideration to one of the five recommended journals.

Once the article manuscript has been evaluated by a scientific and scholarly editor, it is highly recommended that the work then be submitted for copy editing to eContent Pro’s English Language Copy Editing Service in order to further fine tune and improve the quality of the work and ensure that it meets the journal’s submission specifications. All these items combined will help improve the quality of the work and increase the potential for acceptance.

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At eCPro, we take pride in providing top-notch editorial services that are tailored to meet the needs of our clients. With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, we have earned a reputation for delivering high-quality work that is error-free and polished to perfection at the quickest turnaround time.

When you choose eCPro for your copy editing and academic proofreading needs, you can rest assured that you are working with a team of experts who are passionate about what they do. Our native English-speaking copy editors and certified proofreaders are highly experienced and specialize in over 10 research areas, ensuring that your document is in good hands.

In addition, we use Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature to perform edits, allowing you to easily review and manage the changes made to your document. We also follow various style guides, including APA 7th edition, MLA, APA, Chicago Style, and more, to ensure that your document adheres to the standards set by your academic institution or publisher.

At eCPro, we are committed to providing excellent service at a competitive price. Our English Language Copy Editing and Proofreading service costs just US $0.06 per word, with a turnaround time of 2-3 business days at no extra cost. Your total cost of copy editing will also benefit from our current 10% academic discount.

Through our analysis, we have seen a much higher acceptance rate and quicker submission processes with manuscripts that have received our English Language Copy Editing and Proofreading and Scientific & Scholarly Editing services. If you use one of our bundled services, you will receive an additional 10% discount that can be combined with our current 10% academic discount for a total discount of 20%!

So why wait? Contact us today to learn more about our editorial services and how we can help you achieve your publishing goals. With our team of experts by your side, you can be confident that your document will be polished to perfection and ready to stand out in the competitive publishing landscape.

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