Where to submit your manuscript
The following resources can help you generate a list of potential journals for publication.
Selecting a journal for your manuscript: A 4 step process
Sharifi, C., & Buccheri, R. K.. (2019). Selecting a journal for your manuscript: A 4-step process. Journal of Professional Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2019.06.003
This article provides nurses, particularly those new to scholarly publishing, with clear, plain language guidance on the processes and considerations involved in selecting a journal for publication.
Tools that will help you identify a journal for your manuscript
- JANEWhen you enter your paper's title and/or abstract into the Journal/Author Name Estimator (Jane) search box and click "Find Journals" your document will be compared to documents indexed by Medline to find the best matching journal for publication. Jane can also be used to find articles and scholars addressing a specific topic.
- International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE) Directory of Nursing JournalsA list of nursing journals curated in order to help nurse authors find a suitable and reputable journal in which to publish their work.
Using CINAHL to find publications
- CINAHL Ultimate
Submitting to a journal that is included in CINAHL will make it easier for nursing and health sciences researchers and students to find and access your article.
Watch this brief video on using CINAHL to identify potential journals for publication.
Advice from Publishers
Tips and best practices from publishers on getting your manuscript accepted for publication.
- How to publish your journal paper: Understanding the nuances of the process smooths the publishing ride.Advice from American Psychological Association
- ‘8 reasons I accepted your article'Journal editors reveal the top reasons a manuscript gets published. From Elsevier.