1. Determine your research field: First, define your research field and research topic. This will help you narrow down the scope of your diary.
2. Understand the scope of periodicals: refer to relevant databases (such as WebofScience, Scopus, etc. Get to know the major journals in your field. These databases usually provide information about the impact factors, publishing scope and subject areas of periodicals.
3. Evaluate the quality of periodicals: check the impact factors, review cycle, acceptance rate and other indicators of periodicals to evaluate the quality of periodicals. High impact factors and fast review cycle usually mean that the journal has a high demand for high-quality research.
4. Reading journal articles: Browse the recently published articles in journals to understand their contents and styles. This helps you to judge whether a periodical is suitable for your research and writing style.
5. Find the latest journal guide: Many academic institutions and publishers will publish guides on how to choose the right journals. These guides usually list the top journals in a specific field, as well as their characteristics and requirements.
6. Consult peers and mentors: Talk to peers and mentors in your field to find out which journals they recommend. Their experience and suggestions may be very helpful to your contribution selection.
7. Pay attention to submission requirements: When choosing a periodical, you must read its submission requirements carefully, such as format, word limit, reference format, etc. Make sure your paper meets these requirements to improve the possibility of being accepted.
Through the above steps, you can find periodical contributions suitable for your research field. Please note that there are many different journals in each field and sub-field, so you may need to try many methods to find the most suitable journal.