Decrypting the Journal Selection Criteria of Academicians with F-LMAW Method

Akademisyenlerin Dergi Seçim Kriterlerinin F-LMAW Yöntemi ile Şifresinin Çözülmesi

Abstract

Journals are platforms for sharing knowledge, shaping academic discourse and building reputation. For academics, the decision on where to publish their publications greatly influences the impact and reach of research. Evaluating journal selection criteria is critical for academics aiming to publish their research. Through this research, the paper aims to provide academics with valuable information and guide them toward informed decisions when selecting journals that best enhance the visibility, credibility and impact of their research contributions within their discipline.  The main criteria examined include the reputation and impact of the journal, alignment with the research scope, peer review processes, accessibility through open access models, ethical standards, indexing in databases, publication costs, editorial board expertise and post-publication support. By exploring these criteria in detail, the article provides a nuanced understanding of the priorities and challenges researchers face in navigating the complex landscape of scholarly publishing. Fuzzy Logarithm Methodology of Additive Weights (LMAW) model was used to develop the scientific calculation of the weights of academics' journal selection criteria. The research shows that the scope and relevance criteria constitute the major weight in journal selection for academics.