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Maximizing Journal Publication Success for PhD Researchers

Enhance your publishing prospects in international journals with insights on article submission, writing strategies, submission process, and post-publication etiquette. Learn how to develop a publication strategy, submit to relevant journals, and navigate the peer review process effectively. This resource provides guidance on selecting appropriate content, adhering to journal criteria, and handling publication decisions. Discover tips for successful publishing and ways to strengthen your academic writing.

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Maximizing Journal Publication Success for PhD Researchers

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  1. Getting published : how to enhance your chances of publishing in international journals PhD-school Faculty of Social Sciences, 1 december 2008 Wouter Vandenabeele

  2. Overview • Focus on journal articles (submitted vs. invited) • Process of submission and publication • Short presentation, questions after the presentation

  3. Before writing • Before submission : • Pre-determined publication strategy • Part of your PhD-proposal; shape your PhD • Example of publication strategy • ‘Opportunity kills’ (special issue) : • Open call • Network / conference

  4. Before writing (2) • What to write ? • Do’s : • New theory • New empirical evidence • New methodology • Review paper • Use generally accepted structures for each type • Don’t : • ‘about’ paper • ‘rant’ paper

  5. Before writing (3) • Where to submit ? • Difficulty (Thompson WOS or not ?) • Subject area • Publication strategy (plan A, B and C) • Familiarize with the field and the journals

  6. When writing • Try to apply criteria that are used by the journal: • Content (methods , theory, …) • Style • Relevance • Language • Pre-proofing : • Conference • Peers/colleagues

  7. After writing • Decision : • Accept • Conditional accept • Revise and resubmit • Reject

  8. After writing (2) • Follow up • Do not expect instant gratification • Do not blame the reviewers, nor the editor • Do not take it personally • Wait • Be your own worst critic • Try again (and again)

  9. Questions

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