Choosing a journal to publish your paper? Try “Think Check Submit”

Choosing a journal to publish your paper? Try “Think Check Submit”

Which journal should I submit my paper to? That is a question that very often appears in the minds of those who attempt writing. First time writers often know very little about choosing a journal. It is not easy either. Some points to ponder are: - Who is your article really useful for? Research on a tropical disease is less likely to be useful for an American audience. A journal that has a larger circulation in tropical countries makes more sense as a choice. Is the journal open access or free? If yes that is a great choice - as…
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Predatory journals can affect global research!

Predatory journals can affect global research!

Negative Effects of “Predatory” Journals on Global Health Research Forero DA et al. Negative Effects of "Predatory" Journals on Global Health Research. Ann Glob Health. 2018 Nov 5;84(4):584-589. PMID: 30779504 Our blogs have covered predatory journals earlier, but there is always more to learn on this topic. This article has a great abstract giving the most important information about predatory journals. If anyone has read this term for the first time, this paragraph gives them all they need to know. Predatory journals exploit the "Open Access concept" in negative ways - acceptance of practically anything - including bad stuff, and…
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Research publications: Should they be mandatory for promotions of medical teachers?.

Research publications: Should they be mandatory for promotions of medical teachers?.

Sukhlecha A. Research publications: Should they be mandatory for promotions of medical teachers? J Pharmacol Pharmacother 2011;2:221-4 "It is a sad to know that even though India has the largest number of medical institutes and large biodiversity of population, we are short of quality research publications. Research works originating in our country get patented in the west. Where does the problem lie - with the system or with the teachers?" The author mentions the discussions that have emerged in the recent months about the pros and cons of research being made mandatory for promotion of medical teachers. She emphasizes upon…
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