Publication in Scopus / Web of Science is an important step in the professional activity of every researcher. The preparation of a study should be conducted at a very high level, in addition, it is worth considering other nuances regarding the timing of publication, the choice of publication, and the format of the material. Therefore, for high-quality support at these stages, researchers are increasingly turning to intermediary companies. Scientific Publications shares the stages from which the support of a study consists and what each of them includes.
Free study audit
At the first stage of cooperation with the Scientific Publications, our specialists request a study with all drafts and sketches from the author to conduct a free audit and determine the degree of necessary improvements. This is necessary to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the study even before it is submitted to a scientific publication and to prepare the material as efficiently as possible.
Uniqueness check
The uniqueness of a study is one of the most important criteria for reviewing the study. Scientific editors and reviewers of journals prevent any kind of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. Therefore, checking the originality of the text is a basic necessity for every study. The specialists of Scientific Publications conduct a check on special services to accurately determine the percentage of uniqueness of the study, after that, if necessary, the authors are consulted to increase the originality of the text.
Editing and formatting
Structuring scientific material and compliance with all technical requirements for submitting studies to scientific journals from the Scopus and Web of Science databases are very important stages that require a lot of effort and time.
Firstly, it is necessary to proofread a study, pay attention to the content, compliance with the subject, and the presence of errors. After that, analyse the structure of the study (in accordance with IMRAD), the format of figures, formulas, the list of sources used, and the correctness of the citation.
At this stage, a professional view is very important, because it is sometimes very difficult for authors to evaluate their study, since, in the course of the work, the author delves into the studied subject as much as possible, due to which the vision may blur. Therefore, in such cases, a fresh perspective is necessary.
Academic translation considering the profile terminology
Today, most papers are submitted to journals in English, and at this stage, a large number of researchers face difficulties because it is not enough to speak a foreign language at the required level, it is necessary to know highly specialised terminology.
Weak or inaccurate translation increases the risk that reviewers or the editorial board will not fully follow the research idea, the author will remain misunderstood, and the study will be rejected.
Therefore, Scientific Publications attaches a professional translator and a native English speaker with knowledge of specialised terminology to each publication project.
10 tips on what to pay attention to before submitting to a scientific journal
- The scientific style of the study is sustained
- The study has a global reach (covers a subject that is useful for the international community), and also has a high level of originality and relevance
- The study is structured considering IMRAD
- The bibliography and citation are formatted considering the necessary style of format (for example, APA, MLA, Harvard, etc.)
- All formulas, tables, and figures are correctly formated
- The metadata of the study (title, abstract, keywords) is accurately and representatively selected
- The translation into English is made properly, considering the profile terminology
- All requirements of the journal are considered
- The study has a high level of uniqueness and does not violate publication ethics
- There are no typos in the study, including spelling, stylistic, or other types of errors.
The appropriate journal is selected
It is necessary to consider many nuances to select a journal, which is indexed in the Scopus database and/or Web of Science, for publication. Firstly, one must choose a journal that exactly meets the scientific purpose and is characterised by the necessary scientometric indicators (quartile, percentile, etc.). Secondly, it is necessary to precisely analyse the content of the selected journal for compliance with the research subject, especially if the study is narrow-profile. Thirdly, it is necessary to pay special attention to the reputation of the journal and determine whether it conducts predatory or manipulative activities.
At this stage, the specialists of Scientific Publications concentrate their efforts on analysing the study and negotiating with the editorial staff of journals, including publishing houses. As a result, our experts consider an average of up to 200 options for placing a study and choose the most appropriate publication.
Work with representatives of the journal
After submitting the study, the company's support remains. Specialists continue to advise authors at the stage of communication with the editorial board of the journal and work with objections (if any).
After that, the study is sent for review, which lasts about 6-18 months on average. At this stage, the material can be returned for revision to the author, who makes the necessary edits and submits the study for final proofreading.
After the publication of a study, our company's specialists send a request for the availability of indexing a study and send the necessary data to the author. At this point, the publication project can be considered complete.
Cooperation with Scientific Publications offers new opportunities for researchers. In partnership with us, thousands of researchers have successfully published studies in the best publications that are indexed in Scopus or Web of Science. Take an important step towards new professional discoveries together with Scientific Publications today!
