Identify a short list of quality journals from SciMago and seek the following clarifications:
Scimago provides a comprehensive listing of academic journals with the ability to sort by discipline, country and subject categories using various measures. It divides the journals into quartiles with the Quartile 1 (Q1) journals being the most influential. Average citation rates per paper are provided to give an indication of the impact of each journal.
There are a range of tools available to assist in this process. Please see:
Selecting the right journal: a quick guide
Be cautious of unsolicited email invitations that ask you to:
These may be from unethical publishers who exploit the open-access business model without providing high-quality publishing services. These publishers are referred to as Predatory Publishers.
Royal Society NZ Selecting a Quality Publisher
For more information contact MDS Librarian, Susan Eady.