TIPS ON HOW TO GET YOUR MANUSCRIPT PUBLISHED
Finding the right journal for your manuscript can greatly improve the chances of acceptance and ensure it reaches your target audience. Important tips before choosing a journal (From Elsevier): are: Targetting the right journal ( the quality of the work should match the quality of the journal - be honest about your work's quality) , Reading the aims and scope of the journal, Reading or downloading " Guide for Authors ," Checking if the journal is invitation-only as some journals will only accept articles after inviting the author, If you need to publish open access know that most Elsevier journals have open access options explained on the journal homepage, Submitting your paper to only one journal at a time, Checking the journal performance for the review and publication timeline, and Writing a good cover letter that highlights your work (avoid copy-pasting your abstract in the letter) . Accept and embrace criticism, be patient, re-submit.