Published in a closed-access SCI Q2 journal after an early rejection
A study in environmental chemistry and agronomy, targeted at a closed-access, non-APC SCI Q2 journal, published after an initial rejection and extended review.
Where the client started
Claudio aimed to publish in a Web of Science SCI Q2 journal — specifically a closed-access, non-APC venue in environmental chemistry, technology and agronomy.
Those journals carry significantly longer review timelines, and the manuscript hit an initial rejection after an extended review, requiring a revised strategy and a more suitable target.
What we did
Reset the publication plan following the initial rejection in a slow-review journal.
Strengthened the manuscript to Web of Science SCI Q2 standards.
Selected a suitable closed-access, non-APC SCI Q2 journal.
Managed submission and peer review through to acceptance.
The outcome
The full publication journey was completed in approximately one year and ten months, ending in acceptance and publication in a Web of Science SCI Q2 journal.
Strategic planning and continuous support helped the client overcome the early setback to reach the target venue.
How we delivered this outcome
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