Think. Check. Submit. is an initiative developed to help researchers to, "identify trusted journals and publishers for their research." (2020. About, para. 1.). Some of the contributing organizations, founders and supporters include: Directory of Open Access Journals, ISSN International Centre, BioMed Central and Springer Nature.
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Are you submitting your research to a trusted journal? Is it the right journal for your work?
Reference this list for your chosen journal to check if it is trusted.
► Do you or your colleagues know the journal?
► Can you easily identify and contact the publisher?
► Is the journal clear about the type of peer review it uses?
► Are articles indexed in services that you use?
► Is it clear what fees will be charged?
► Do you recognise the editorial board?
► Is the publisher a member of a recognized industry initiative?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to most or all of the questions on the list.
Complete the check list and submit your article only if you are happy you can answer ‘yes’ to most or all of the questions.