Journal selection represents a critical decision point in the research publication process, balancing considerations of prestige, audience reach, editorial focus, publication fees, and acceptance rates. As the scholarly publishing landscape continues to evolve with open access models, predatory journals, and changing impact metrics, researchers face increasingly complex choices that can significantly impact research visibility, career advancement, and scientific discourse.
This SciPoll examines the decision-making factors that influence journal selection across environmental health, toxicology, and risk assessment fields, providing insights into how scientists prioritize various journal attributes when disseminating their work. Understanding these priorities helps journal publishers better serve scientific communities and assists research institutions in developing more nuanced evaluation frameworks that acknowledge the multifaceted nature of publication venue selection.
This SciPoll examines the decision-making factors that influence journal selection across environmental health, toxicology, and risk assessment fields, providing insights into how scientists prioritize various journal attributes when disseminating their work. Understanding these priorities helps journal publishers better serve scientific communities and assists research institutions in developing more nuanced evaluation frameworks that acknowledge the multifaceted nature of publication venue selection.