Choosing the Right Scientific Journals Based on Research Topic and Publishing Requirements:

Selecting the right journal is the first and most essential step to ensuring quick acceptance and avoiding rejection due to a mismatch with the journal's focus.
How is this done?

• Review of scientific journal databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, Springer, Elsevier, IEEE, Wiley, MDPI.
• Searching for Open Access journals or paid subscription journals based on the researcher's preferences.
• Verifying the journal's ranking (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) based on Impact Factor & CiteScore.
• Ensuring the journal is not predatory or fake via platforms like DOAJ & Scopus.
• Comparing publication requirements, word limits, and the required structure of the paper.
• Providing a list of recommended journals with an explanation of the pros and cons of each option.

Practical Example:

If the research is related to Artificial Intelligence, suitable journals could include:

Proofreading and Academic Editing to Ensure Error-Free Research and Improve Writing Quality:

Proper academic language increases the likelihood of acceptance, as journals often reject papers with language and grammatical errors.
How is this done?

• Proofreading for grammatical and spelling errors.
• Improving the clarity of academic phrases and reviewing the writing style.
• Rewriting unclear or redundant sentences in a more professional way.
• Ensuring scientific terms are used correctly according to the research field.
• Applying the required academic writing style guides (APA, MLA, IEEE, Chicago).

Formatting According to Journal Requirements (Reference Style, Fonts, Structure):

Each journal has its own formatting guidelines, and the paper must comply to avoid immediate rejection.
How is this done?

• Adjusting font size and type (typically Times New Roman or Arial, size 12).
• Organizing headings and paragraphs according to the journal's guide.
• Formatting references automatically using tools like EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley.
• Ensuring the sections are in the correct order (Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, References).
• Including tables and figures properly according to the journal’s requirements.
• Ensuring the word count is within the allowed limit for each journal.

Practical Example:

• IEEE Journal requires references formatted in the IEEE system with numbered citations in brackets.
• APA Journal requires the APA 7th style (Author’s name, year of publication).

Ensuring Research Originality (Plagiarism Check) and Providing Similarity Reports:

Journals often reject papers with high levels of plagiarism. The acceptable threshold is usually less than 15%.
How is this done?

• Using tools like Turnitin or iThenticate to analyze similarity.
• Reviewing paragraphs with high similarity and rewriting them to avoid plagiarism.
• Ensuring proper citation of sources using quotation marks.
• Providing a formal report to the researcher showing the similarity percentage and how to reduce it if necessary.

Practical Example:

If the similarity percentage is 30%, we will rewrite the similar sections to bring it below 15% to ensure acceptance.

Assistance in Responding to Peer Review Comments and Rewriting When Necessary:

After submitting the paper, reviewers send comments and feedback that must be addressed to ensure the paper’s acceptance.
How is this done?

• Analyzing the reviewers' comments and explaining them to the researcher.
• Providing strong scientific responses to the comments and making the necessary adjustments.
• Rewriting unclear sections and improving result analysis.
Enhancing the discussion and conclusions to strengthen the paper.
• Preparing a Response Letter addressed to the editorial board, detailing the changes made.

Practical Example:

Reviewer comment: "The discussion needs additional supporting evidence."
Response: "Additional supporting studies have been added in the discussion section, along with further analysis of the results."

Submitting to Scientific Journals and Communicating with Editorial Boards:

Proper submission increases the chances of acceptance and reduces delays in the paper review process.
How is this done?

• Preparing the paper in PDF or Word format according to the journal’s requirements.
• Writing a cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief.
• Registering the researcher in the journal's submission system (Scholar One, Editorial Manager, Manuscript Central).
• Uploading the paper according to the submission instructions.
• Following up on the status of the submission and informing the researcher of any updates.

Expediting the Publication by Suggesting Journals with Fast Review Processes:

Some journals take 6-12 months for review, so suggesting faster journals can be beneficial.
How is this done?

• Searching for journals with fast review processes.
• Suggesting journals with Fast Track publication options within 4-8 weeks.
• Providing a list of suitable journals with an explanation of their response times.