The document provides guidance on finding the right journal to publish an article. It lists several resources to search for journals, including Ulrichsweb, DOAJ, Journal Citation Reports, SJR, IngentaConnect, and Elsevier Journal Finder. The document recommends selecting a journal by looking at reference lists, getting advice, considering the intended readership, reviewing papers from shortlisted journals, ranking choices, and discussing with co-authors. Key criteria for journal selection include the refereeing system, impact factor, circulation, reputation of editors, and ownership model.

1. How to Find a Right Journal
to Publish Your Article
Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
University of the Punjab

2. How to find journals
 Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory
 Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
 Journal Citation Reports
 SJR – Scimago Journal Rank
 IngentaConnect
 Elsevier Journal Finder

3. Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory

4. A journal entry in Ulrich

5. Directory of Open Access Journals

6. Journal Citation Reports

7. SJR – Scimago Journal Rank

8. IngentaConnect

9. Elsevier Journal Finder

10. How to select right journal
 Look at your reference list
 Ask your colleagues for advice
 Think about who will want to read your paper
 Read papers from short-listed journals
 Put your shortlist of journals in rank order, from
first choice to last choice
 Discuss your choice with your co-authors

11. Criteria for journal selection
 Refereeing system
 Impact factor/citation scores
 Circulation
 Journal type
 Time lag
 Reputation of editors
 Professional vs. commercial ownership
 Quality of production

12. Best of luck for your publishing career
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