Journal Article – Refereed Scholarly Journal (C1)
Definition
A C1 journal article is a substantial work of scholarship published in a scholarly journal following a formal process of peer review.
Eligibility
- Must meet the definition of research
- be published in a scholarly journal
- have been peer reviewed in full
- have an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- have at least one author affiliated with the claiming institution (Avondale)
The types of journal articles that may meet the criteria include:
- commentaries and communications of original research
- research notes
- letters to journals, provided that the letter satisfies the definition of research and the requirements for journal articles
- critical scholarly texts which appear in article form
- articles reviewing multiple works or an entire field of research
- invited papers in journals
- articles in journals which are targeted to both scholars and professionals
- articles in a stand-alone series
Exclusions
The types of journal articles that are unlikely to meet the criteria include:
- letters to the editor
- case studies
- articles designed to inform practitioners on existing knowledge in a professional field
- articles in newspapers and popular magazines
- editorials
- book reviews
- brief commentaries and communications of original research
- reviews of art exhibitions, concerts, theatre productions.
Research Point Value
1 research point
Journal Article – Other refereed contribution to a scholarly journal (C2)
Definition
This refers to refereed works of scholarship published in a scholarly or professional journal controlled by an editorial board.
Eligibility
The types of journal articles that may meet the criteria include:
- Systematic review protocols and study protocols
- Refereed and non-refereed letters, notes, book reviews and abstracts
- Editorials
- Articles that are sets of guidelines, commentaries, or summaries of the state of knowledge in an area, generally intended to inform practitioners in a professional field
- Medical case histories
- Review of an art exhibition, a concert, or a theatre production
Exclusions
The types of journal articles that are unlikely to meet the criteria include:
- Non-scholarly, non-research articles (excluded completely)
- Articles in newspapers and popular magazines (excluded completely)
Journal Article – Non-refereed in a Scholarly Journal (C3)
Definition
This refers to non refereed works of scholarship including full articles and reviews of an entire field of study published in a scholarly journal controlled by an editorial board.
Eligibility
The types of journal articles that may meet the criteria include:
- Non-refereed article in a scholarly journal
- Non-refereed full articles and reviews of an entire field of study
Exclusions
The types of journal articles that are unlikely to meet the criteria include:
- Non-scholarly, non-research articles (excluded completely)
Vanity Journal Publishers
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For a list of reputable journals visit the Directory of Open Access Journals
