By Staff
Publishing in scientific journals is a significant milestone for researchers, but the process can often feel overwhelming. With some careful preparation, you can increase your chances of successfully publishing your research. These tips will help guide you.
Choose your journal wisely
Trustworthiness:
- Evaluate the integrity of scientific journals using tools such as Think, Check, Submit. This will help you verify a journal’s credibility and avoid predatory publishers.
- Review the journal’s editorial board and published authors. Recognizing respected experts in your field is a strong indicator of the journal’s quality.
Consider your Strategy:
- Publishing in top-tier journals can be challenging. Opting for well-respected, mid-tier society journals with a global reach, supportive editors, and rigorous quality standards can be an effective choice as you build your publication record.
- Review the journal’s Aims & Scope statement carefully and consider its readership to ensure your article aligns with the journal’s focus and interests. Most journals allow for pre-submission inquiries.
Prepare and submit your manuscript
Start with a great title that creates interest and aids discoverability
- Readers, search engines, and indexing services scan the literature using keywords. Identify key terms in your discipline and ensure they are included in your title and/or abstract.
Keep your abstract focused and clear
- Your abstract should get right to the point and avoid long introductions.
- Include specific details about the study, such as the underlying process and the outcome.
- Pay careful attention to the results section. Readers care most about the results and focus primarily on this section. Ensure your data and story are clear.
Follow Author Guidelines closely
- Every journal has specific formatting and submission requirements. Submitting a manuscript that adheres to these guidelines reflects professionalism and saves time in the review process.
Some Advice from Endocrine Society Leaders and Editors
Publish with the Endocrine Society: Trusted, Rigorous, Respected
The Endocrine Society has been publishing endocrine science since 1917, with a portfolio of journals covering all aspects of basic research, clinical research, and clinical practice. Our journals publish continuously online; authors have a choice of publishing their article open access or subscription based. Among other things:
- Our journal editors are vetted by the Society for their expertise and adherence to strict publishing standards. They ensure that your manuscript receives consideration by thought leaders in the field, with rigorous attention to research integrity throughout the peer review and publication process. All Endocrine Society journals follow COPE and ICMJE standards.
- Our journals have strong impact metrics for global readership and citations. In 2024, our journals collectively published almost 1,600 articles, with almost 10 million unique article reads online.
- Members receive discounts on publication fees for all journals – and can publish in the Society’s basic science journal, Endocrinology, for no charge.
Join the Endocrine Society now and enjoy valuable publishing discounts, receive access to the latest research, and take your career to the next level.
