{"id":4873,"date":"2023-01-06T08:51:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T08:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=4873"},"modified":"2024-02-19T07:44:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T07:44:07","slug":"create-a-journal-publication-schedule-that-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/create-a-journal-publication-schedule-that-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Publication Strategy: Create a Journal Publication Schedule that Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4875\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-skylar-kang-6045025.jpg\" alt=\"Publication strategy: Create a journal publication schedule that works \" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As students and early career researchers, it is essential that you get your work published in academic journals. However, this can be a rather gruelling experience if you do not have a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and prepare well. To help you succeed in your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manuscript publishing process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, this article details simple <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tips for researchers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to create your own <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication schedule<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and explains the likely outcomes following the submission of your work.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/create-a-journal-publication-schedule-that-works\/#Importance_of_a_publication_strategy_for_researchers\" title=\"Importance of a publication strategy for researchers \u00a0\">Importance of a publication strategy for researchers \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/create-a-journal-publication-schedule-that-works\/#Tips_to_create_an_effective_journal_publication_schedule\" title=\"Tips to create an effective journal publication schedule\u00a0\">Tips to create an effective journal publication schedule\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/create-a-journal-publication-schedule-that-works\/#What_to_expect_after_you_submit_your_manuscript\" title=\"What to expect after you submit your manuscript\u00a0\">What to expect after you submit your manuscript\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/create-a-journal-publication-schedule-that-works\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\u00a0\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/create-a-journal-publication-schedule-that-works\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_a_publication_strategy_for_researchers\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Importance of a <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for researchers <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The time that it takes to publish in a journal can vary from a few months to as long as two years and more,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><sup>1 <\/sup>which is why you need a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in place. Some of the reasons for this variation in the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manuscript publishing process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are the large number of submissions, time taken for editorial checks and peer review, as well as manuscript rejections due to errors in language, format, or structure. In fact, it is quite common for manuscripts to be rejected multiple times before acceptance, with a study showing that 62% of manuscripts were rejected at least once before it finds its way to publication.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><sup>2 <\/sup>Of the total number of articles submitted to journals every year, about half are desk rejected &#8211; and the rejection rate of some scientific publications is as high as 95%!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><sup>3<\/sup> It is precisely because of this high desk rejection rate and the uncertainty involved in the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manuscript publishing process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that it becomes important for researchers to create and follow an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">effective publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_create_an_effective_journal_publication_schedule\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tips to create an effective <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">journal publication schedule<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are some useful tips that will help researchers, especially students and early-career researchers, create an effective <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">journal publication schedule<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that works for you.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Identify the journals you intend to submit your manuscript to:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The first and perhaps be the most important step in your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> would be to shortlist a minimum of five journals, in your order of preference, where you want to submit your manuscript. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/journal-selection-process\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">choose your journal<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> based on whether your manuscript falls within the journal\u2019s aim and scope, whether its readers are the right target audience for your research, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manuscript publication process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and whether the journal is reliable. It helps to remember that the journal may not accept your manuscript if there are other articles on similar topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=journal-publication-schedule\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4508 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-2_Write-and-Publish.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-2_Write-and-Publish.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-2_Write-and-Publish-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Determine the structure of your article: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the top <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tips for researchers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> working on a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is deciding whether your manuscript should be put together as an original research paper or a brief technical article; this depends on the purpose and the audience for which you are looking to publish your findings. Once you decide the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/types-of-researcher-articles\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">type of article<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, take time to find out the specific format and structure guidelines of your target publication before you start writing. Discovering that your paper does not meet required journal guidelines after you have finished writing can be hugely disappointing and will mean that you will need to spend time rewriting it from scratch or tweaking your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Finally, an important <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tip for researchers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is to not force fit your research into an unsuitable format only because you want to get published in a specific journal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Meet the journals\u2019 requirements: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since submission requirements differ across journals, it is critical to keep a tab on these and modify your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> accordingly. Journal requirements may vary in terms of the article format and length, the type of author agreement, and the supplementary materials to be submitted, and so on; all of which can impact the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">journal publication schedule<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Make the best use of pre-submission information: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Several journals permit the submission of a summary of your work ahead of sending them the full manuscript. It\u2019s recommended to use this option, if available, as part of your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to seek experts\u2019 opinion on whether the research topic you have chosen will be of interest to them. This alone can help you save several weeks in your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication schedule<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_after_you_submit_your_manuscript\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What to expect after you submit your manuscript<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once you submit your article, you can expect a variety of outcomes from the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manuscript publishing process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and each requires you to determine your next steps accordingly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outcome 1 \u2013 Article rejected without peer evaluation: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">In such an event, you would normally receive the communication quickly, and you then need to tweak your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and consider the next best journal. This reiterates the need to have a shortlist of target journals, which allows you to quickly move on and make the necessary modifications before submitting your article to the next journal on the list. The quicker this process is, the better you can stick to your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">journal publication schedule<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outcome 2 \u2013 Article rejected after peer evaluation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: There could be two possibilities within this kind of rejection. A conditional rejection requires that you submit (if you agree and choose to do so) your paper after carrying out the suggestions made by the reviewers and editor. You could reject the changes suggested by the reviewers and choose a different <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. However, if you do not disagree with the revision in principle, it will be in your interest to go ahead and re-submit after making the suggested changes; hence maintaining a manageable <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">journal publication schedule<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. If you receive an outright rejection, you should seek the reasons for the same before tweaking your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and knocking on the next door. By adhering to the journal and reviewer feedback, it is quite possible that your manuscript will have a better chance of being accepted by the next journal. This, again, depends on whether the reason(s) are related to general quality issues or have to do with a more technical concern that you may not agree with; the latter may need additional research, and this could derail your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outcome 3 \u2013 Article is accepted<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: This is obviously great news, so well done! You are now at the final stages of your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manuscript publishing process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You should respond to all the comments that you receive in a thoughtful manner, especially if it is a conditional acceptance. And finally, ensure that you carry out the required amendments and edits as requested by the journal in order to meet the required timelines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Given the high probability of rejection, a combination of a well thought out <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">publication strategy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and dogged persistence may improve your chances of getting published. It would help to work backwards from your target publication date and factor in time to submit your paper to multiple journals before you finally receive that message of acceptance you have worked so hard for.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Andersen MZ, Fonnes S, Rosenberg J. Time from submission to publication varied widely for biomedical journals: a systematic review. Current Medical Research and Opinion (2021). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/03007995.2021.1905622?journalCode=icmo20\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/03007995.2021.1905622<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dhammi IK, Rehan-Ul-Haq. 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March-April 2018. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5858222\/#:~:text=Manuscript%20rejection%20is%20a%20common%20occurrence.&amp;text=A%20study%20by%20Hall%20and,been%20rejected%20at%20least%20once.&amp;text=The%20rejection%20rate%20is%20higher%20in%20better%20quality%2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5858222<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anne-Will Harzing. How to avoid a desk-reject in seven steps. Harzing.com, May 2020. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/harzing.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-to-avoid-a-desk-reject-in-seven-steps\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/harzing.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-to-avoid-a-desk-reject-in-seven-steps<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As students and early career researchers, it is essential that you get your work published in academic journals. 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