🎓 EduPathHub

How do I tell whether a fast journal with a publication requirement is legitimate?

phd-doctoral ▲ 1 2 views 2026-10-08

My department requires one publication before submission and my field's main journals have a two-year queue. A colleague recommended a journal with a very fast turnaround. How do I assess whether it is legitimate before I risk my thesis on it?

0 Answers

No answers yet.

Reviewed by the EduPath Hub editorial team under our editorial policy. See our methodology.
Explore this subject: Deadline Pressure topic hub →

Similar questions

Fixing a messy first draft before my PhD defense?Is 3 days enough to rewrite a rejected methods section?My examiners asked for raw data my consent forms forbid sharing, what now?How do I negotiate equipment access as a new PhD student in a busy group?

Have a similar question?

Ask the community →
Share this question: Share Reddit