Before evaluating formal criteria, consider the following questions:

  • Does the journal’s scope match the topic of my manuscript?

  • Have similar works been published in this journal?

  • Do I recognize authors or articles from my field?

Caution

An unusually broad or vague scope may indicate a predatory journal.

If you are unsure which journal is suitable for publishing your manuscript, use tools such as B!SON - a recommendation service for Open Access journals or oa.finder. These services are operated by academic libraries and include journals from a wide range of publishers and publishing houses.

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