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how can i get a research paper published?
can i write it all alone or should i do it with someone?
how does one get it published?
is it difficult to get that scopus indexed thingy?
can you suggest some good journals to get it published? (it’s my first attempt so low hanging fruits pls)
many thanks
2. You can either publish a paper by yourself or with a co-author. In most cases, journals don't allow more than 2-3 authors on one paper.
3. After you're done writing your paper, shortlist journals that fit the topic and the area of law you've chosen and go to their website. The process to send them a paper will be written down.
Journals have different types of articles (i.e. essay, case comments, blogs, book reviews, etc.). The criteria for each type of article is mentioned on the website.
4. It is more difficult to get published in a Scopus-indexed journal than in an NLU journal because Scopus indexed journals go through multiple rounds of rigorous reviewing and can easily take up to a year (this is what I have heard so do your own research as well).
5. NLU Journals are always a good start. DO NOT:
> go for any journal that makes you pay a fee for publishing.
> go for any journal that promises to publish your paper in a day or two. Most journals take 2 months to review your paper.
6. You can also opt for blogs, but they need to be relevant topics.