Which Journal is Better: Royal Chemical Society or Materials Science Forum?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the choice of journal for publishing research, specifically comparing the Royal Chemical Society Journals (e.g., Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics) and Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications). Participants explore factors influencing this decision, including impact factors and the relevance of the journal to the research content.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the choice of journal depends on various factors, including the content of the paper and the journal's focus.
  • There is a mention of the importance of maximizing the chances of acceptance by selecting a journal that aligns with the type of work being submitted.
  • One participant questions the relevance of seeking advice from strangers on the internet, suggesting that collaborators or supervisors should provide guidance on publication choices.
  • Another participant expresses a desire to publish in the journal with the highest impact factor but is uncertain about how to determine which journal has a higher impact factor.
  • Concerns are raised about the lack of support from colleagues or supervisors in the publication process, with one participant indicating a reluctance to ask colleagues due to potential repercussions.
  • There is a request for clarification on the impact factor of a specific journal, indicating a need for more information on this metric.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the choice of journal is complex and context-dependent, with no consensus on which journal is definitively better. Multiple competing views remain regarding the best approach to selecting a journal for publication.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific information on the impact factors of the journals in question and the varying levels of support available to participants in their respective research environments.

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What should be better journal to publish
Royal Chemical Society Journals (eg Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics ) or Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications)?
Thank you!
 
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The journal with the highest impact factor?
 
Oxygenne said:
What should be better journal to publish
Royal Chemical Society Journals (eg Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics ) or Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications)?
Thank you!

This question has as much meaning as my question here:

"What color suits me better - purple or pink?"

If you say that it depends on my skin complexion, other outfit am I wearing, etc.. etc., then BINGO!

Furthermore, shouldn't someone within your collaboration (or your supervisor/boss) would have a clue on where to publish? They certainly would know more than strangers on an internet forum!

Zz.
 
I second what ZapperZ says, of course.

The reason we cannot possibly answer your question is that it depends on a number of things - not least of all the content in your paper. You want to (presumably) maximize the chances the paper will be accepted and published. Then, if you submit to a journal that isn't known for carrying your type of work you're in the wrong place.

Are you a grad student or? Like Zapper says, someone you are working with should know where to submit to.
 
eXorikos said:
The journal with the highest impact factor?

this is what i would like to do but I do not know how to find which of those has an higher impact factor.
Thank you!
 
Oxygenne said:
this is what i would like to do but I do not know how to find which of those has an higher impact factor.
Thank you!

Ask a librarian. That's what they get paid to do.

It is still puzzling that you do not have anyone at your institution or collaborators who you can ask.

Zz.
 
Also if you don't have people that go through the paper to critique and edit it, it's extremely unlikely that it's going to get published anywhere.
 
ZapperZ said:
It is still puzzling that you do not have anyone at your institution or collaborators who you can ask.
Zz.

This is because my boss is not the person to ask us about us and he is asking others about ask, so I do not want to ask my colleagues about this as they can say to him about our discussion and he knows we have different opinion on this.
Not always the situation is excellent but better in this lab than jobless.

twofish-quant said:
Also if you don't have people that go through the paper to critique and edit it, it's extremely unlikely that it's going to get published anywhere.
I will do this! Thank you!
 
How is the impact factor 1.742?
Thank you!
 

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