The 7-Point Journal Selection Checklist
- Scope: Does your topic genuinely fit the journal?
- Impact factor / CiteScore: Match prestige to your work's quality.
- Index: Verify Web of Science or Scopus listing.
- Review time: Average time to first decision.
- Open access policy: Is APC required?
- Acceptance rate: Realistic self-assessment.
- Recent issues: Are papers methodologically similar to yours?
Spotting Predatory Journals
Warning signs: suspiciously fast acceptance, very low APC with unrealistic claims, unknown editorial board. Verify via Think Check Submit (thinkchecksubmit.org).
Boss Statistics Journal Strategy
We identify optimal journals and manage the full submission process for researchers.