To successfully publish a scientific article in a journal indexed by Scopus or Web of Science, careful preparation is essential. The preparation process requires a comprehensive approach and organization. Before you begin, plan each step.
What should you do before writing a research paper?
1. Selecting a topic for a scientific article
A scientific article must raise a relevant topic and contain an element of novelty.
Therefore, before choosing a topic, keep track of what discoveries have been made in a particular area recently, determine what is currently relevant, and whether a particular topic will be promising in a few years.
2. Monitoring the scientific work of scientists
Review research articles on your chosen topic that have already been published in Scopus or Web of Science. This will help you avoid formatting errors. Colleagues may also notice your efforts and suggest back-citations.
3. Defining the purpose of scientific work
Before you begin, formulate your desired outcome. This goal will serve as a guide and help you understand whether your research is moving in the right direction.
4. Selecting a journal for publishing a scientific article
A common reason for publication rejection is a mismatch between the topic of a research article and the journal's research interests. Therefore, review current information and several recent publications to ensure that your topic aligns with the journal's scope.
5. Familiarization with the requirements of the scientific journal
The formatting requirements for scientific articles are generally similar, but may vary among journals. Failure to comply with even one point can impact the time and success of the peer review process. Therefore, before writing, please review the formatting guidelines for text, tables, graphs, bibliographies, formulas, and images on the publication's official website.
6. Audience analysis
To ensure your article's publication isn't wasted, create a profile of your potential reader. Try to present the information in a way that's as understandable to the reader as it is to you.
Publishing articles in scientific journals is no easy task. Selecting a journal, formatting the research article, negotiating with the editors, and translating it into academic English is a process that requires experience and an understanding of the nuances of publishing.
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