Dear All,
I trust this message finds you in good spirits.
This is my first post to the community.
I have written an article that I am planning to submit for publication, however, I have trouble selecting the genre. My submission revolves around assisted suicide and includes elements of both criminal and Human rights Laws; it explores whether an individual assisting in the suicide is a murderer or not and also analyses the human rights considerations that concern the right to life. Most journals that I have researched either ask for the area of law or are specific to an area of law. i.e Criminal Law or Contract Law
I have never submitted an article before so please forgive any mistakes that I may have made in using the correct jargon whilst asking my question.
Kind Regards
Welcome to the community!
Your article sounds thought-provoking and relevant, straddling the intersection of criminal law and human rights. Given its multidisciplinary nature, you might consider journals focused on legal philosophy, bioethics, or interdisciplinary law. Look for publications that welcome discussions on controversial legal issues or have a broader scope encompassing both criminal law and human rights. When in doubt, reach out directly to the editorial board for guidance on the most suitable category for your submission. Best of luck with your publication journey!
Warm regards
To choose a journal:
1. **Define Research Scope**: Determine the focus and scope of your research. Use journal finder of each publisher ( Elsiever, taylor and Francis)
2. **Research Journals**: Look for journals that publish articles related to your research topic.
3. **Check Impact Factor**: Consider journals with a respectable impact factor in your field.
4. **Read Submission Guidelines**: Review the journal's submission guidelines to ensure your research fits their criteria.
5. **Assess Peer Review Process**: Check if the journal has a rigorous peer review process.
6. **Consider Open Access Options**: Decide if you prefer open access or traditional publishing.
7. **Consult Colleagues**: Seek advice from colleagues or mentors in your field.
When choosing a journal, consider factors such as:
- Relevance to your research topic
- Impact factor and reputation
- Audience and readership
- Submission guidelines and publication frequency
You might want to focus on one area of law not both to maintain the focus on the topic and avoid referencing to something that is not actually relevant but seemed relevant to you at first.
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