Selecting a Journal for Publication: Criteria to Consider

Journal List Mo Med v.116(6); Nov-Dec 2019 PMC6913840 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice Mo Med. 2019 Nov-Dec; 116(6): 461–465. PMCID: PMC6913840PMID: 31911720Amy M. Suiter, MLS and Cathy C. Sarli, MLSAuthor information Copyright and License information PMC DisclaimerIntroductionDigital technologies and new publishing models such as Open Access coupled with the democratization of publishing worldwide has transformed the traditional print journal model for communication and dissemination of knowledge. In spite of the vast array of publishing opportunities in today’s digital world that allow authors to reach a wider audience, authors face an unprecedented challenge when selecting a journal to publish their research. There are now over 80,000 academic, peer-reviewed English langua...