Choosing a journal & submitting
Journal Selection & Submission Support
Many good papers are rejected because they went to the wrong journal. We read your manuscript, find the journals it suits, then handle the submission for you.
Your shortlist
Five journals, and the facts to choose between them.
For each journal on your shortlist you’ll see:
- The publisher and the journal’s aims and scope
- Impact factor and H index
- Indexing and typical time from submission to acceptance
- Open access or subscription, and any publication fees
People, not software
Why we read your paper first.
Journal-finder tools match keywords. We judge the paper: how new your research question is, how rigorous the design, how clearly the results are presented and how deep the Discussion goes. Then we recommend the category of journal that will take it seriously.
Submission
We handle the submission.
- Formatting the manuscript to the chosen journal’s instructions
- A cover letter that shows why your work matters to that journal’s readers
- Copyright, conflict-of-interest and authorship forms sent to you to sign, checked before submission
- Status updates, and follow-up with the editors when needed
Publishing questions
Advice when you need it.
Questions about journal rankings, indexing databases, impact factor, an authorship disagreement or how to answer a difficult reviewer? We can advise at any point, from preparing the manuscript to the editor’s decision.
How we work
Five steps to submitted.
- 1
Initial review
We read your manuscript and discuss your publication goals.
- 2
Journal research
We assess journals by relevance, readership and acceptance rates.
- 3
Recommendations
You receive the shortlist with the pros and cons of each journal.
- 4
Formatting and preparation
We adjust the manuscript to the chosen journal’s guidelines.
- 5
Submission and follow-up
We submit and keep you updated until the decision.
Prices
Starting prices.
- Journal selectionfrom $150 CAD
- Journal submission supportfrom $150 CAD
Combined services (for example selection plus editing) are discounted. See all prices.
“Merit Group guided me through every step, from selecting the right journal to managing the full submission process. Their support was precise and professional. Thanks to them, my paper was successfully published in Asia-Pacific Psychiatry.”
Questions
What authors ask about journals and submission.
Can you make sure my manuscript is accepted by the selected journal?
No. We recommend the journals most suited to your work, but acceptance decisions rest only with the journal’s editorial board.
Do you have experience with high-impact journals?
Yes, our team has prepared submissions for a wide range of reputable, indexed journals across medical fields.
Can you help after a rejection?
Yes. We reformat and reframe a rejected manuscript for a better-suited journal.
Can you prepare the response-to-reviewers letter?
Yes. Send us your answers and we turn them into a clear, point-by-point response that focuses on the reviewers’ main concerns.
Next step
Find the journal your paper belongs in.
Book a free call and tell us about your manuscript and your target audience.