What should you do when first reading a journal article?

The reader should begin by reading the title, abstract and conclusions first. If a decision is made to read the entire article, the key elements of the article can be perused in a systematic manner effectively and efficiently. A cogent and organized method is presented to read articles published in scientific journals.

What should I look for when reviewing a research paper?

Writing a good review requires expertise in the field, an intimate knowledge of research methods, a critical mind, the ability to give fair and constructive feedback, and sensitivity to the feelings of authors on the receiving end.

How do you know if a journal is good or not?

The credibility of a journal may be assessed by examining several key factors:

• Where is it indexed? Is the journal included or indexed in the major bibliographic databases for the field?
• What is its publishing history? How long has the journal been available?
• Is it peer-reviewed?
• What is its impact factor?

How long do journals take to review papers?

Journals usually ask reviewers to complete their reviews within 3-4 weeks. However, few journals have a mechanism to enforce the deadline, which is why it can be hard to predict how long the peer review process will take.

What is a journal review paper?

Review papers are high scholarly contributions articles written by experts who not only know very well the research and technical developments in the field but also are able to critically examine the state-of-the-art and express informed views and provide guidance/ideas of future developments of the research topic.

What makes a journal reliable?

Academic journal articles are probably the most reliable source of current thinking in your field. To be the most reliable they need to be peer reviewed. This means that other academics have read them before publication and checked that they are making claims that are backed up by their evidence.

What is a good impact factor for a journal?

In most fields of study a JIF of 10 or greater is excellent and in many anything over a JIF of 3 is considered good, but it is essential to remember that JCR impact factors for journals vary markedly across disciplines.

How much time do reviewers take?

Some journals give reviewers 60 days, others give 40 days, 30 days, or 20 days to review a paper. MDPI journals give only 10 days, but it can be extended if the reviewer needs more time. In my opinion, 10 days might be too short, but 60 days is excessive.

How do I write a review for other journals?

Other journals require a more formal approach. Sometimes they will ask you to address specific questions in your review via a questionnaire. Or they might want you to rate the manuscript on various attributes using a scorecard. Often you can’t see these until you log in to submit your review.

What is the best way to review a research paper?

There are no boundaries, and not limitations nowadays. When you start reading the paper, first open a text editor file and write down your notes. Do the review in two stage, first is the fast screening review, and Second, detail review.

How do I prepare for my first peer review?

A good way to prepare yourself for your first review is to go through the peer reviewer comments that you have received for your own work. Additionally, go through the journal’s guidelines for peer reviewers to understand if they have any specific reviewing criteria. These will help you get a fair idea of what you need to look for in a manuscript.

Who helped me get my first journal article published?

Thank you to Dr Jo Robinson, Professor Joanne Tompkins and TaPRA, Dr Jacqueline Bolton and the Studies in Theatre and Performance editors and reviewers, and the Routledge Author Services team, for helping me get my first journal article published. Want more tips on getting published for the first time?

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