Our Mission and Vision

We're dedicated to empowering researchers with knowledge and tools to identify reputable publishing venues and avoid predatory practices.

Find Right Journal was established by a team of researchers and academic professionals who experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating the complex landscape of academic publishing. Today, we continue our mission to protect academic integrity and support researchers worldwide.

Trusted by over 5,000 researchers from more than 100 countries

Find Right Journal Navigating the academic publishing landscape

Our Story

How we evolved from a small initiative to a trusted resource for researchers worldwide.

2019
The Beginning

Find Right Journal was founded by a group of academic researchers who encountered predatory publishers and decided to create a solution to help others avoid similar pitfalls.

2020
First Database Launch

We launched our first database of verified publishers, covering over 1,000 journals across multiple disciplines, and developed our comprehensive checklist.

2021
AI Integration

We integrated advanced AI algorithms to enhance our evaluation process, analyzing more data points and improving accuracy in identifying predatory practices.

2022
Global Expansion

Our resources expanded to cover more regions and languages, making the platform accessible to researchers from diverse backgrounds worldwide.

2023
Academic Partnerships

We established partnerships with leading academic institutions and organizations to enhance our publisher evaluation methodology and extend our reach.

Today
Continuing Our Mission

We continue to refine our technology, expand our database, and collaborate with researchers to protect academic integrity in publishing worldwide.

Our Methodology

How we evaluate publishers and identify potentially predatory practices.

Find Right Journal Research Verify Protect Update

Our approach to identifying reputable journals combines rigorous research, expert analysis, and community feedback to help researchers avoid predatory publishers.

Research

We continuously monitor the academic publishing landscape to identify trustworthy journals and flag potentially predatory ones. Our team collects data from multiple sources, including academic databases, industry reports, and researcher feedback.

Verify

Our team of experts verifies each journal's credentials, peer review process, editorial board, and publication standards. We analyze over 50 data points for each publisher and apply rigorous evaluation criteria.

Protect

We provide researchers with tools and guidelines to make informed decisions about where to publish their valuable work. Our database and checklist serve as first-line defenses against predatory practices.

Update

We continuously update our database and refine our evaluation criteria to adapt to the evolving publishing landscape and new predatory tactics. Our re-evaluation process ensures our information remains current.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide our work and decisions.

Integrity

We maintain the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct in all our evaluations and interactions.

Scientific Rigor

We apply systematic, evidence-based approaches to our evaluations, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Inclusivity

We serve researchers from all backgrounds, disciplines, and regions, promoting equity in academic publishing.

Innovation

We continuously improve our tools and methodologies to address emerging challenges in academic publishing.

Transparency

We clearly explain our evaluation criteria and processes, maintaining openness in all operations.

Collaboration

We work with researchers, institutions, and organizations to strengthen our collective impact.

10,000+

Journals Evaluated

5,000+

Researchers Helped

300,000+

Manuscripts Checked

100+

Countries Reached

All our resources and tools are completely free for researchers worldwide, thanks to the generous support of scientists, researchers, and academic institutions globally.