1. Why do we need to know which is the best journal
to be published in?
• Peer review
• Quality control
• Part of the Researcher Development Framework
(A1 Knowledge Base: 4 Information seeking. Manages bibliometrics and citations to
the best advantage and with a high level of proficiency)
• Most read/ wider circulation
• Leads to greater impact
• Raises individual research status
• Raises institutional status
• Generates more funding for the institution
• Possibly generates individual sponsorship for
further research
• Possibility of further publishing e.g. book
• Increases employability
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