Best journal to publish a research in classical mechanics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the best journals for publishing research related to classical mechanics, focusing on the selection process and considerations for submission. Participants share their thoughts on journal choices and the importance of references in determining suitable publication venues.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in publishing work on the foundation of classical mechanics and seeks recommendations for journals.
  • Another participant suggests that the best journal is likely one that the author is already reading to stay updated in the field.
  • A different participant recommends checking the references of existing work to identify where similar research has been published.
  • One participant mentions that Physical Review is a potential journal but seeks additional options in case of rejection.
  • Another participant advises that concerns about rejection should not be prioritized until it occurs, as the review process can be lengthy.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of paying attention to referee comments if rejected, as they may provide insights on the viability of submitting to other journals.
  • A participant raises the concern that relying on a limited number of journals may increase the likelihood that the research idea is not novel.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a single best journal, and multiple views on journal selection and the submission process are presented.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the importance of considering referee feedback and the novelty of ideas, indicating that these factors may influence the choice of journal.

Who May Find This Useful

Researchers and academics interested in publishing work in classical mechanics or related fields may find this discussion relevant.

andresB
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I think I have an interesting thing to say on the foundation of classical mechanics and I wonder what would be the best journals to submit a work on that topic.
 
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The best journal to publish in is probably the journal you are already reading to keep up with the developments in the field.
 
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You can also check your references: where did they get published?
 
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That makes a lot of sense.

Besides the original articles from the 30's, and a couple of books my main references are from physical review and a thesis on Arxiv. Physical review was already the journal I had in mind, but I would like to have other options in case I get rejected there.
 
You don't need to know what to do if PRE rejects you until they actually do - and that takes months.
 
Also, if you are rejected, pay close attention to the comments of the referee. They might just tell you whether it is even worth submitting it to a different journal.
 
andresB said:
Besides the original articles from the 30's, and a couple of books my main references are from physical review and a thesis on Arxiv.
There is always a high chance that your idea is not novel. Having only a few journals as your background makes that chance much larger.
 

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