Which platforms can I use to search for suitable journals for submission?

Authors can utilize dedicated journal discovery platforms to identify appropriate publication venues. These digital tools efficiently match manuscripts with suitable journals based on content analysis. These platforms typically employ algorithms comparing manuscript details (title, abstract, keywords) against journal databases, considering scope, audience, and publication metrics. Key factors include subject area alignment, target readership, required article types, impact factor preferences, and open access policies. Users must critically evaluate suggestions against their specific needs and check journals for legitimacy to avoid predatory publishers. Coverage varies, often stronger in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. To use such platforms, authors typically input their manuscript's abstract or title/keywords. The tools then generate ranked lists of potential journals. Widely used examples include Elsevier's JournalFinder, Springer Nature's Journal Suggester, Journal/Author Name Estimator (JANE), Web of Science Master Journal List search, and Scopus Sources. This process enhances submission efficiency, targeting relevant journals to increase acceptance prospects and accelerate dissemination.