Hoping to get your research published? Explore the options below to find the best home for the results of your scholarly activity.  

Visit Open Access Publishing for additional information about publishing in open access journals and books.  

Publish an Article

Find Scholarly Journals

  • Directory of Open Access Journals - Indexes scholarly peer-reviewed open access journals covering all subjects.
  • SCImago Journal & Country Rank - Provides citation and publication metrics on academic journals' relative scientific influence.
    Note: Journal metrics are not always a reliable measure of overall quality and worth since citation practices vary by discipline, and not all journals are accounted for in ranking tools.
  • Ulrichsweb (MacEwan login required) - Information on over 300,000 periodicals of all types: academic journals, magazines, and more.

Publish a Book

In addition to asking colleagues and librarians for suggestions, the following sources are useful when looking for a suitable book publisher:  

  • Association of University Presses - Lists more than 150 university presses focused on publishing scholarly works across disciplines.
  • Directory of Open Access Books - Search for titles on topics related to your research or browse a list of publishers to identify scholarly, peer-reviewed open access books publishers.
  • WorldCat - Search for books on topics related to your areas of research then visit the publisher websites for these books to learn more about submitting a book proposal.

Evaluating Publishers

When considering a publisher, ask yourself the following questions:

  • Indexing and discoverability: Are the publisher’s books or journals indexed in reputable databases or catalogues including, for instance, the MacEwan Library Search?
  • Fees: Is the publisher up front about any author charges (e.g., article processing charges for open access)?
  • Editorial leadership: Does the publisher identify a managing editor or editorial board members? Do listed members have credible academic affiliations and verifiable contact information?
  • Frequency:
    • For journals: Are issues released on a regular, reliable schedule? 
    • For books: Does the publisher demonstrate a consistent output of titles in your field over time?
  • Policies and procedures: Does the publisher provide clear, detailed information about submission guidelines, peer review (for journals and scholarly books), editorial processes, copyright, and author rights?
  • Overall quality: Is the publisher's website professional and free of errors or broken links? Are published works well edited and formatted? Does the publisher’s catalogue reflect strong scholarly standards? Is it a venue where you would feel confident having your work appear?

Additional Resources:

  • How to Assess a Journal - A handout by the Canadian Association of Research Libraries listing key considerations when choosing a journal publisher.
  • Think Check Submit - Provides a range of tools and resources to help researchers evaluate academic publishers.  

Need Help?

Contact your Subject Librarian or email digitalscholarship@macewan.ca with details about the research you are planning to publish for assistance identifying relevant publishers in your field.