General guidelines before publishing an article Steps in publishing a scientific research article in a journal

1. Kiranbir Kaur
M.Sc. (N)
Psychiatric nursing
Nursing Tutor
Anand college of nursing ,
Jethuwal , Punjab

2. HOW TO PUBLISH
A SCIENTIFIC
RESEARCH
ARTICLE

3. INTRODUCTION
A scientific research article is a written and
published report describing original research
results.
A research is not complete until the results
have been published and understood.

5. PURPOSE
To communicate new scientific findings
To transmit new scientific findings
Easily conveyed findings of research to
the reader

6. STEPS OF PUBLISHING A
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
ARTICLE

7. Selecting a
journal
Preparation
of manuscript
Submitting
the
manuscript
Review
process
Editor
decision

8. STEP 1: SELECTING A JOURNAL
Chosen journal should have wide circulation
Should have low acceptance rate
Well- known editorial board members
High impact factor
High visibility

9. ISSUES IN BEFORE SELECTING A
JOURNAL
Matching the manuscript topic
Approach and target to journal scope
Identifying the submission process
To avoid to all these issues, the researcher should
read journal’s manuscript guidelines carefully before
submission

10. STEP 2 : DEVELOPING & REFINING THE
MANUSCRIPT
The manuscript format includes all structure
and sections of material as guided by
journal’s requirements .
The article starts with title and abstract and
ends with acknowledgement and references

11. GENERAL FORMAT OF ALL JOURNALS
I – Introduction
M - Methods & Materials
R – Results
D - Discussion

12. GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING A
MANUSCRIPT
Develop a timeline for completion of all stages of article
publishing
State purpose and aim of interest attractively
Provide concise background to the article which justifies
research
Use simple sentences
Logical linkage between the title, purpose, approach ,
findings and discussion

13. CONTINUE….
Abstract should contain appropriate keywords .
References should be written in the style recommended by
journal .
After self editing , ask someone else for editing to provide
clarity and correctness.

14. STEP 3 : MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
PROCESS
Varies according to journal
Ranges from mailing a set of printed copies of manuscript
, mailing a CD to emailing a manuscript to editorial office

15. STEP 4: SUBMITTING THE MANUSCRIPT
 Follow process outlined by journal.
 Use recent issue , when viewing a copy of journal before submission.
 Carefully follow the submission guidelines . It includes:
a) Submission format
b) Cover letter
c) Assignment of copy right of material to the journal’s publisher.
 Avoid ethical violation by not sending a manuscript to more than
one journals

17. STEP 5 : THE REVIEW PROCESS
 Review process depends upon journal’s policy
 The steps include:
 An editorial assistant acknowledges receipt of manuscript ,
assigns it a number and assigns to the members of editorial
board .
 Editor conduct preliminary review
 The editor send manuscript to experts and notifies the
researcher that manuscript is under review.

19. STEP 6 : RECEIVING & RESPONDING TO
PEER REVIEW FEEDBACK
A manuscript undergoes one or more rounds of
review and continues up to editor is satisfied
Process typically takes several months.

20. STEP 7: THE EDITOR’S DECISION
The common decisions of an editor are
acceptance with minor revisions , revisions
and rejection.
Respond to each issue raised by peer
reviewers.
Modify text and resubmit manuscript within
time.

22. STEP 8: OVERCOMING REJECTION
If manuscript is rejected :
a)Carefully read all the paperwork
b)Note carefully all the suggestions
c)Read their comments carefully
d)Revise manuscript on the basis of their
suggestions

23. CONCLUSION
 Firstly, select a famous journal with low acceptance rate
 Then, prepare a rough draft of manuscript of the research according to
guidelines of the journal
 Submit it to the journal
 Next, The editor and experts will do review of the manuscript
 The editor will give your review: acceptance with acceptance with minor
revisions , revisions and rejection.
 If rejected, then review their guidelines and comments carefully
SUBMIT , SUBMIT , SUBMIT AGAIN & AGAIN UNTIL
ACCEPTED

24. THANK YOU