Associate Professor in the Library (Scholarly Publishing & Open Research Librarian)
Need help selecting a journal?
We are here to help you!
A "Journal Selection Report" can be created for you. This report will include recommended journals for your manuscript selected using manuscript matching software. Also included are important information about each potential journal such as:
- Journal ranking information
- Journal information regarding open access status and publication fees and eligibility for our various Open Access Publishing support programs
- Approximate acceptance rates of each journal if published
- Important details about the journal's scope and author guidelines
The turnaround time for this service is 4-5 business days and at least your manuscript title and abstract or primary keywords are required. You can also send the entire manuscript alternatively as well.
Use our appointment calendars on the Welcome page of this guide to find a time to meet or send us an email directly.
Library Workshop: Demystifying Journal Selection for Medical Researchers
- Demystifying Journal SelectionRecording of Fall 2022 library workshop
Choosing a journal to publish in
If you'd like to choose a journal on your own, many publishers offer tools (listed below) for identifying appropriate journals within their portfolios.
For medical research, we recommend trying the JANE tool first.
- CABELLS This link opens in a new window
Contains Journalytics, a directory of academic journals that helps researchers find the best place to publish, and Predatory Reports, a searchable database of deceptive and predatory academic journals.
- Elsevier Journal RecommenderFind an Elsevier journal to publish in by Abstract or Keywords
- IEEE Publication RecommenderFind an IEEE periodical (journal) or conference to publish in by keyword, phrase, or article title
- JANEFree tool for finding medical journals to publish your work in.
- Sage Journal RecommenderFind a SAGE journal to publish in
- Springer Nature Journal SuggesterBrowse Springer Nature's 3000 journal titles, or search by keyword.
- Taylor & Francis Journal SuggesterFind a T&F journal to publish your manuscript in.