How to Get Your Scientific Article Published in an Indexed Journal: A Comprehensive Guide

First: Understand the Journal’s Requirements and Guidelines

The first step in getting your scientific article published is to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements and guidelines of the journal you wish to submit to. Most journals will have detailed author guidelines available on their website, outlining the format and structure of articles, as well as any specific requirements for content, language, and references.

Make sure to read these guidelines carefully and understand them before you start writing your article. Pay special attention to the journal’s aims and scope, as this will give you an idea of the type of articles they are looking to publish.

If a scientific journal today does not contain its goals, focus and scope clearly spelled out on its website, it is unlikely to be an indexed journal.

Second: Choose a Relevant and Compelling Topic

Consider the current state (“status quaestionis”) of your field. The term “status quaestionis” refers to the current state of research or inquiry into a particular subject or topic. It is often used in academic and scholarly writing to describe the current state of knowledge, understanding, and debate on a particular issue or question. 

In the context of an article, the “status quaestionis” refers to the existing research and understanding of the topic being discussed, and serves as a foundation for the article’s contribution to the ongoing inquiry. It helps to establish the context and relevance of the article and to situate the author’s perspective within the larger academic conversation.

You can identify any gaps in the current research with some questions like:

• What questions or issues are yet to be addressed? 
• What new ideas or perspectives can you bring to the “status quaestionis”? 

Your article should contribute something unique and valuable to the field and should demonstrate your expertise and knowledge.

Third: Conduct a Thorough Literature Review

Before you start writing your article, it is important to conduct a thorough literature review. This will help you to understand the current state of research (“status quaestionis”) in your field and to identify any gaps or areas where your work can contribute something new.

When conducting a literature review, make sure to search for relevant articles and sources using a variety of databases and search engines. You can even write to other researchers by interacting with them on social networks so that your work is also the fruit of academic and scientific interlocution.

Take note of the key findings and arguments of each source, and consider how your work fits in with what has already been published.

Fourth: Write a Strong Abstract

The abstract of your scientific article is the first thing that editors and reviewers will read, and it is your chance to make a strong impression and convince them to read. Your abstract should be concise and well-written, summarizing the main aims, methods, results, and conclusions of your work clearly and compellingly.

Make sure to include all the key information about your work and avoid using jargon or technical terms that may not be familiar to your readers. Your abstract should be easy to understand, even for those outside of your field.

With the increasingly easy access of artificial intelligence systems, such as ChatGPT, you can use them to summarize your scientific paper or check the adequacy of your current summary by comparing it with the result proposed by artificial intelligence software.

If you don’t already know ChatGPT is “a conversational language model developed by OpenAI. It is a state-of-the-art machine learning model that uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like text based on a given prompt. ChatGPT is trained on a massive set of text data from the Internet, allowing it to respond to a wide range of topics and questions with high accuracy and fluency. But that is a subject for another article.” The previous definition was given by ChatGPT itself.

Fifth: Use a Logical and Coherent Structure

When writing your scientific article, it is important to use a logical and coherent structure that is easy for readers to follow. Your article should have a clear introduction, methodology, results, and conclusion, with each section building on the one before it.

Make sure to include subheadings and bullet points to break up the text and make it easier to read and use figures and tables to present your results concisely.

If you are already a user of ChatGPT or another artificial language system that uses advanced learning techniques, you can request to build a logical and coherent structure for your article from the abstract itself or from your keywords.

Sixth: Pay Attention to Detail

Finally, it is important to pay close attention to detail when writing your scientific article. Make sure to check and double-check your spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and ensure that all your references are correctly formatted and cited in the text. Ensure that your writing is clear and concise, avoiding the use of overly complex sentence structures or technical terms that may confuse readers.

Additionally, make sure that your data and results are accurate and presented clearly and understandably. This may involve revisiting your methods and results sections several times to ensure that you have included all the necessary information and presented it in the clearest and accessible way possible.

Seventh: Consider Seeking Feedback

Before you submit your scientific article, it is a good idea to seek feedback from colleagues, peers, and other experts in your field. This can help you to identify any weaknesses or gaps in your work and to improve the overall quality and impact of your article.

Consider seeking feedback from multiple sources, including other researchers, peers in your field, and professional editors or proofreaders who can help you to identify any issues with your writing and improve the clarity and accessibility of your article.