Hi everyone,
I am keen to develop my research skills further and aim to publish at least one research article in a reputable journal. But don’t know how and where to start as a beginner! I have experience working only on my dissertation from my masters.
Do you have any experience publishing research articles on journals? If yes, your valuable guidance will be greatly appreciated.
If anyone could help I would be grateful too
I’m trying to put my work on paper but I just don’t know how
I too am trying to publish a paper but I do not know how to . Any replies would be very helpful
As far as i know,
First we have to select a journal, indexed one and then there will be in their page the way manuscript has to be prepared, the size pages references all those. We have to prepare a manuscript accordingly and they will provide feedback and once its proper it will lead to the payment process and then publish.
This is the process im aware of . I got correction of manuscript twice , so on the process.
How much does it cost? @drminnath
I havent reached the payment but, it was mentioned in their page , i think it was around 4000 rupess or something.
No I haven’t published any article but I am also seeking for guidance how to go through research work and publish articles.
I will try to outline the process below in a language that’s easy to understand and I hope it helps everyone.
– Prepare the manuscript first based upon the work done. Write a compelling abstract (most journals need it around 250 words). Abstract plays a very important role in the acceptance of the article and it should highlight what’s novel in your study keeping in context the current global research. You need to mention the significance of your topic, where there’s a gap in current research, and what’s your work indicating and how it is helping in filling that gap.
– If it’s a review article, you need to refer many current research studies and the classic old ones and include them while giving your take on it (should include 3-5 original images) and if it’s an original research, go with the general format of introduction, material and methods (detailed and accurate explanation), results (should include written explanation, images, graphs, data represented in tables etc) discussion, conclusion, references (in a specific format that’s asked by the journal you select), acknowledgement section etc.
– Now decide a research journal where you want to publish your research study. Atleast go with a journal with a minimum impact factor (IF) of 2 and you can go above. The more the IF, it indicates more scientific credibility of the journal and the manuscript standard should be really high for your article to get accepted there. So it’s important to decide genuinely in which journal your research will fit in and easy to get published. If you target a very high journal, it will take a lot of time to review it only to reject it after a year or more.
– Find the right journal where your work can fit in (check the articles related to your work that’s already published in that journal to get an idea), check the peer review time (the time usually the journal takes to publish a research and this is extremely crucial), consider something that only take month or two for the first decision to come and around 6-8 months for the article to get published. So check both IF and peer review time. Please note, sometimes the journals still take more time than what’s mentioned based upon the review process.
– Then check the ITA (Instruction to Authors) section of the journal and format your article accordingly, as every journal has a specific format. This is very important, as without it, the article doesn’t go to the peer review stage and gets rejected by the editor.
– After that upload the article through an online process, mostly it is done through a guide (a professor) and an university affiliation is mostly needed.
– Go for journals that come under Springer, Elsevier, or Wiley publishers as they are reputed and renowned.
Firstly, We should approach our faculty who have done their phd or else if we are in internship at Government General Hospitals it is easier to approach a right guide for the studies which are conducting in hospital under ICMR with certain duration after completion of study our research articles will be published in good journals.
I’m still in the process of working on the paper, so I’m not fully familiar with the later stages of publication yet but I’m eager to learn and will pick it up as I go.
Starting your research journey can feel overwhelming especially when you’re unsure where to begin. But the fact that you’re asking, reflecting, and seeking guidance is already a strong first step. Remember, every published researcher was once a beginner. It’s okay to not have all the answers yet. What matters is your willingness to learn, grow, and stay consistent.
Yes, I’ve had the opportunity to co-author a clinical observational study recently. The process definitely helped me understand the structure of scientific writing and how crucial clarity and data interpretation are.
My advice would be:
You’ve already got a solid base with your dissertation experience!
Yes I have published my review article by the name of " Brain Targeting of drugs via intranasal route in conjunction with nanoparticle based systems: an updated review in journal (Journal of nanoparticle research). I can certainly guide you through the process of writing and submitting to journals. Here’s a brief outline of the steps to consider:
Choose a Suitable Journal: Make sure your next article aligns with the journal’s scope. Look at their recent publications to see if your topic fits.
Follow Submission Guidelines: Every journal has its own format. Stick to their word limits, referencing style, and manuscript structure.
Write a Clear Abstract: This is the first thing reviewers read, so make it concise and highlight the key points of your article.
Ensure Quality References: Cite recent, relevant papers to support your claims and show the depth of your research.
Revise Based on Feedback: If you get comments from reviewers, take your time to revise your article. This is a chance to improve your work.
Be Patient: The review and publication process can take time. Stay patient, and don’t be discouraged by rejections—it’s part of the journey.
Not yet but I am planning to publish my project work.
I have published a artical on pharmacy innovations and ethics in my college
I have published some research and review articles.
Firstly, choose a topic that genuinely interests you. Start by doing a literature review using platforms like Pubmed, ResearchGate, and Scienecedirect to understand the existing work in that area. Collect data through experiments, surveys, or analysis, and create a clear research plan. Write your paper following the standard structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References. Then, choose a journal that aligns with your topic and carefully check its submission guidelines. Submit your manuscript through the journal’s online portal or via email, as required. Experts will review your work and may suggest revisions. Make the necessary changes and resubmit. Once accepted, your paper will be published.
The publication cost may vary - it depends on the journals.
I’m still in the process will publish it by this month end or by September
Haven’t published yet, looking forward to more replies on this topic
Very helpful. Thank you very much @dripsitapujari
@ShyamaliPathak Most of the reputed international journals (huge percentage) do not ask for money (which is called APC, Article Processing Charge) to get published. This information also can be found in the ITA (Instruction to author) section and avoid the journals with APC information and target for the ones that do not charge. If money is available through funds of the project, you can go for journals with APC, but you need to ask the guide (the professor) for this as they do this decision making mostly. Some journals do give APC waivers too but for this, an email has to be written to the journal editor or journal help desk from the guide and see what they are saying (in case you decide to go for the journal with APC)