MUSM Clinical Faculty Development Series
From Manuscript to Publication: Identifying High-Impact and Appropriate Journals
Identify key factors in journal selection: scope, audience, indexing, and publication model
Use Journal Citation Reports, Journalytics Medicine, and MEDLINE verification tools
Apply AI-enabled journal finders while recognizing their limitations
Distinguish legitimate journals from predatory or low-quality publishers
Develop a structured journal-selection approach aligned with research goals, impact, and audience