I chose to be involved in sustainability because it's right to give opportunities to future generations. In my editorial activity I always tend to answer all the questions that come to me via email, linkedin and research gate. Many times I see some young people impatient, as if they want to publish right away, as if they do not see the great advantages of a good peer-review. I have always thought that the responsibility lies with their supervisors. Those who are not used to publishing scientific work, how do they teach it to their students? Those who demand everything and immediately, how do they teach patience? At the same time, young researchers must perceive the suggestions of their colleagues, the ability to listen is a great weapon to do research. And I find the same in the choice of journal. I choose a journal with a high IF and in this way I think I have reached my goal. The activity of reviewing, even with less renowned journals, makes you grow. What experience have you had?
Dear Prof Idiano D'Adamo It is quite an interesting topic of discussion. Definitely, Most of young researchers are impatient if it comes to publications. This could be ascribe to many reasons (i) They maybe unaware of the workings of a peer-review processes (ii) They might be use to publishing in predatory journals who just look for money without given attention to the quality of work. (iii) Some predatory journals published their works within a week or two, they think it is the same norms with every journal. (iv) Some of the young researchers do not consult their seniors or supervisors, they might be thinking that their guides or supervisors are too strict and cannot entertain poor work. (v) Some of them will want to have as much number of article publish without considering quality of work, journal, etc. The list are endless.
I want to add to this that not only young researchers but also those who spend much time in academia but never published in high quality journals tend to having similar thoughts...
I think in my opinion, it is the duty of the supervisors to mentor the young researchers and give them opportunities to explore how to a good research and published in quality high IF journals.
On the other hand, some editorial respond to submission from researchers with higher H-index than the young upcoming researchers, this also contribute to the impatient of the younger once!!
Dear Umar your reply is very useful. In particular, I'm agree with you when a supervisor can and should provide this support. It is a part of his/her role.
Mr. Umar has written a very comprehensive answer to the question, but I would like to add a few more points. Most of the young researchers have no interest in conducting research, but they have to do it because it is an academic requirement; they cannot go without it. The student-researchers are impatient and inexperienced, and their purpose is to complete the academic requirements as soon as possible and get their degrees, so they carelessly follow the steps of designing research tools, collecting and analyzing data. Some of the young researchers who want to publish their papers look for journals that can easily publish their papers even if these journals are not recognized by HEC in their countries; their purpose is to fulfill some job and admission requirements. Despite all that, there are many young researchers who work hard and publish good papers in national and international journals. The discourse community should appreciate their efforts and encourage them.
It's our job to encourage young people to grow, take advantage of rejects, and build their careers over time. But you also need to know how to be daring when you have the right ideas. Thank you friends for your helpful insights.
The young researchers are enthusiastic about the research at the beginning. However, most of them are interested in getting the Ph.D. degree at the earliest and wish to try for post-doctoral research abroad.
Hi! Similar to other group of researchers, young researchers can get influenced by the research trends and culture in their universities or workplaces, fellow friends and so on. It is very important to nurture the deep and meaningful research environment that ultimately can drive them to carefully choose the journals with quality research work instead of chasing for large volume of publications in shorter time. Thanks!
I agree with you Shamima, conducive environment can also influence good research. Availability of resources such as Internet, subscriptions to vast journals by institutions so that their faculties and research scholar will have access to recent articles will go a long way in boosting the younger researchers quality work
I strongly agree. Most of young researchers are discourged in the process that involves quality research because of some of the challenges faced.