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How to resolve disagreement among co‑authors about which journal to submit to?
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Co‑authors can hold very different preferences for target journals: some prioritise prestige, others care about review speed or open‑access policy. Disagreement on submission venue can stall manuscript progress. What is your way to reach consensus on journal selection?
Luna, Madelyn and 7 others4 Comments-
List measurable pros and cons of each candidate journal visible for all co‑authors.
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Align journal choice against collective project goals rather than individual preferences.
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Discard options where core manuscript scope clearly mismatches journal aims.
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When deadlock persists, vote among authors with lead author holding tie‑breaking power.
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