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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do I search for potential journals in which to publish?
- Tip: Try to match the scope of your paper with the journal scope as closely as you can
- Search in library databases for traditionally-published journals, limit by subject or keyword, then view common publications
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals): https://doaj.org/
- Digital Commons @ SPU
- Search “All repositories” for a topic, limit by Publication Type to Journal, and then scan publications for potential Open Access journals
- Browse journals published or affiliated with associations in your discipline
- How can I tell if a journal is “credible”?
- Resources:
- How broad or narrow is the journal scope?
- Who is the publisher? Is there a contact info listed?
- Where is it indexed?
- Editor names, affiliations, and contact info?
