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Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology: Publishing Tools

A guide to library services and resources in the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology for postgraduate students

Where to publish

Selecting an avenue for publishing your research may be a daunting task. It is not always easy to know where to start. Some typical questions that one may ask include:

  • Where should I publish my research?
  • Which publication will be interested in my research?
  • How do I check the reputation of the journal?
  • Does the publication provide submission guidelines for authors?
  • What is the review process for the publication?
  • Will I have to pay to publish in the selected journal?

Accredited List and Journal Finders

Journal Suggestion Tools

Understand Journal Quadrants

Journal ranking systems use a quadrant to rank journals based on impact factors or other metrics. The quadrants are divided as follows:

  • Q1 (Top 25%): Journals with the highest impact factors or metrics.

  • Q2 (Top 50%): Journals in the middle tier.

  • Q3 (Top 75%): Journals in the lower-middle tier.

  • Q4 (Bottom 25%): Journals with the lowest impact factors or metrics.

Use these online tools to check the journal ranking

  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR): https://www.scimagojr.com/ You can search for the journal here, and it will show you the SJR ranking and quartile (Q1, Q2, Q3, or Q4).

Predatory Journals

Predatory Journals and Conferences

Google the journal name, add the word predatory and you can usually find an answer.