Summary of the Event:
Event Name: Navigating Journal Selection for Successful Publication
Guest Lecture: Dr. Sivaneasan D
Department of Media Studies
Date: 29th August 2026

The Department of Media Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram, organised a hands-on workshop titled “Navigating Journal Selection for Successful Publication” for research scholars and faculty members on 29th August 2026. The session focused on helping participants make informed journal selection decisions based on scope, quality, indexing, readership, and ethical publishing practices.

Participants explored practical strategies for identifying suitable journals, assessing manuscript–journal fit, and understanding key journal metrics such as Journal Impact Factor, CiteScore, SJR, SNIP, and h-index. The workshop also covered APCs, open-access models, publication timelines, author guidelines, copyright, and licensing, equipping participants with greater confidence to navigate the academic publishing process.