Hello, I'm in the process of determining suitable journals for publishing my paper. I'm encountering confusion regarding indexing, publication timelines, and the peer review process. Some journals, despite having ISSN numbers, are deemed questionable. Could someone please provide guidance on crucial factors to consider, and recommend journals that align with my interests in AI, ML, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, etc.?
I suggest having a look at ACM Journals at https://dl.acm.org/journals. Most ACM journals are Hybrid OA so they have no APC (Article Processing Charges), and I believe you can find a good match for the subject of your research. Regarding the speed of publication, it varies significantly depending on several factors. You can check the specific information provided on each particular journal's webpage. Based on my experience, you can expect an average waiting time of about 3 months for the first decision.
If you have access, you can use Journal Citation Reports (JCR) for evaluating and comparing academic journals - https://jcr.clarivate.com/jcr/home.
Hello Narendra Nadh Vema
I agree with you that it is very hard to get journals that have good results for both of your criteria.
How do you define "reasonable publishing time" anyway?
Additional important factor for me is indexing. Is that important for you?
PLOS ONE offers free publishing with no Article Processing Charges (APC) for select authors and generally has a reasonable publishing time. Other journals with no APC and reasonable times include many university-led journals or open-access repositories. Always verify current policies on the journal’s website, as terms can change.
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