From: Howard Amos <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 21:37:12 +0000

Regarding this old thread:  list member might be interested in
checking out HelpMePublish.

HelpMePublish is designed to introduce researchers to a wider array of
journals in their area and to emphasise the many different attributes
of journals that will suit particular academics and particular
projects. It is an app for mobile devices that provides databases on
major subject areas containing information on more than 6000 reputable
academic journals provided by journal editors, subject experts and
academic users. In the medium term, the project aims to cover most
academic subject areas and hence to grow considerably the number of
journals listed.  Journals are surveyed annually and asked for their
acceptance rates, refereeing policies, open access policies and
publication charges.

The other major aspect of the app is that it  surveys verified (based
on email address) academic users about a variety of aspects of their
publication experiences, including editorial feedback, journal
efficiency, ease of communication. As part of this crowdsourcing,
HelpMePublish suggests a new perspective (the Recommendation Index) on
journal quality which may  make academics aware of (and submit work
to) newer, smaller journals with strong editorial teams working in
niche areas.  Current measures of journal quality don’t tell enough
about how many people are likely to read your work if you publish in a
particular journal.  HelpMePublish polls academic users about the
number of articles from a particular journal that they have
recommended to colleagues and students over the past year.

Disclaimer:  HelpMePublish is owned by the University of Otago. It has
no affiliation with any publishing company. It was devised by
Associate Professor James Maclaurin who is a member of the Department
of Philosophy. More information about the HelpMePublish project can be
found at HelpMePublish.org.

Howard Amos

Howard Amos
University Librarian
University of Otago
Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo
Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel +64 3 479 8933
Mob +64 21 279 8933