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Make your next submission decision with evidence.
Original guides to common research and publishing questions. Each includes sources, a verification date and a practical checklist.
Our research tools and consultation forms currently use Chinese. The English guides can be read without an account.
Do I have to pay an APC to publish my paper?
Separate the publishing route, all author charges, institutional coverage and waiver decisions before submission. A practical evidence sheet for checking journal costs without assuming that open access always requires an author payment.
Does JCR Q1 mean a journal is indexed in SCIE?
Separate journal identity, Web of Science index coverage and JCR year/category before you decide where to submit. A practical evidence checklist for researchers.
What should a journal submission cover letter actually say?
Build a concise cover letter around your research question, supported contribution and journal fit. Use a requirement map and a final consistency check rather than a generic sales pitch.