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In today's academic landscape, with increasing pressures on researchers' time, it is crucial to focus on the quality of research outputs. This guide emphasizes the importance of choosing journals that align with your material and academic goals. Aiming for fewer publications of consistently high quality, especially in renowned journals and authored books, can enhance your influence in academic debates. Consider factors like audience reach, journal ranking, and impact factor while also learning to manage your commitments effectively.
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Choosing a journal • Multiple pressures on our time: even more important to focus on quality of research outputs • Perhaps focus on smaller number of publications of consistently high quality– with the strong emphasis on authored books and articles in high-profile journals • aim to produce work that is influential within academic debates • Learn when to say no or to walk away – avoid becoming over committed
Choosing a journal Does it reach ‘my’ audience? Is this journal suited to my material and approach? How will it contribute to my REF submission? How will it contribute to my career progression How is the journal regarded/what is its ranking/impact factor?
