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ABDC Journal Services for Smarter Journal Selection & Publication
Publication in ABDC Journals is probably one of the toughest steps in business and management research. People rarely fail because of the quality of research; rather, it fails to meet expectations due to the wrong choice of journal, format, and readership of the manuscript. The thesis chapter, when submitted as a manuscript, wastes a lot of time. The comments from the reviewers come thick and in a different tone.
Since 2009, IdeaLaunch has been assisting research scholars. Our ABDC Journal services include ABDC Journal selection, manuscript readiness evaluation, academic editing, ABDC Journal format, submission, and reviewer comments response – all done by domain experts across our journal publication services.
Not a guarantee of acceptance. Not ghost authorship. Not cutting corners and putting your reputation on the line.
ABDC Publication Challenges That Can Delay Your Journal Submission
Researchers usually know that they require professional ABDC Journal Publication support but find themselves clueless about how to go about things after completing the research work.
Common Problem
Don’t know which ABDC journal matches your work?
OUR SOLUTION
We will analyze your field of research, scope, methods, paper type, contribution, and goals of publication.
Common Problem
Manuscript completed but not ready for submission?
OUR SOLUTION
We will evaluate structure, academic language, coherence, references, presentation, etc.
Common Problem
Formatting your paper for the chosen journal is time-consuming?
OUR SOLUTION
We will assist you in formatting your paper according to the selected journal’s available guidelines.
Common Problem
Comments from the reviewers are hard to address?
OUR SOLUTION
We will organize the feedback from the reviewers, identify revision priorities, and provide a point-by-point response.
Common Problem
Has your manuscript been rejected?
OUR SOLUTION
We will analyze all available editorial and reviewer feedback and decide on further steps.
Common Problem
Do you need publication assistance but do not want false promises?
OUR SOLUTION
We concentrate only on manuscript preparation, journal match, manuscript readiness, and ethical publications.
A*, A, B or C: Understanding ABDC Journal Ratings
The ABDC provides the Journal Quality List for business, management, and economics research papers. There are two points worth noting before you select your target.
- The ABDC is a peer-reviewed quality rating list, not an index – and whereas researchers tend to use the phrase “ABDC Indexed journals,” the correct terminology would be “ABDC rated journals.” A journal could be both ABDC rated and separately indexed in Scopus and/or WoS.
- There is no A+ category on the ABDC journal categories, contrary to what several publishing support websites claim.
A* Journals
A* is the highest quality rating in the ABDC journal quality ratings system and is typically indicative of highly respected journals in the respective research disciplines.
A Journals
A-rated journals are respected journals and can be considered potential outlets for high-quality research if there is a good fit to the particular journal.
B Journals
B-rated journals are respected journals and can be considered potential outlets depending on the particular research area and manuscript quality.
C Journals
C-rated journals are also ranked in the ABDC quality rankings system and can potentially be used depending on the particular research topic and other factors.
What Is the Best ABDC Journal Rating for You?
Not everyone requires the highest possible ABDC rating – your optimal journal rating must be determined by a number of factors, including the suitability of the journal in relation to your research, contribution, methodology, and manuscript readiness.
Eight Factors We Assess Before Recommending an ABDC Journal
Eight criteria are evaluated during evaluation of your research-targeted ABDC journals to find out which ABDC journal suits your research, manuscript and publishing goals.
Research Scope
Comparison of your research area with the journal’s goals, scope, and recently published papers will decrease the chances of scope-based desk rejection.
ABDC Rating & Field of Research
We will check the current ABDC rating and Field of Research classification of the journal to make sure it corresponds to your academic standards.
Article Type
We will check that the journal publishes articles of your manuscript type – empirical, conceptual, review paper writing , methodological, or case.
Research Contribution
We will determine whether the theoretical/empirical/methodological or contextual contribution of your paper fits with the requirements of the journal.
Methodology Allignment
We assess the match between your research methodology and the methodologies generally used in the target journal.
Recent Publications
We examine recent publications in order to see the topical relevance, methodology patterns, and proof that the journal publishes research like yours. This is the same evidence base that informs our literature review writing services.
Author Guidelines
We confirm word count, manuscript organization, citation style, ethical requirements, and other instructions to facilitate our journal recommendation.
Publication Conditions
We investigate publication charges, open access policy, review process, submission requirements, and other factors that will help in making a well-informed decision about the journal.
ABDC Journal Support From Selection to Reviewer Response
We offer end-to-end ABDC journal services, including journal selection, manuscript development, submission, and response to reviewers.
Journal Selection
The ideal ABDC journals are found through various aspects, including your research topic, discipline, methodology, manuscript type, journal scope, recent publications, guidelines, and publication objectives. The same selection discipline underpins all our journal publication support, whether your target is ABDC-rated, Scopus indexed or Q1.
Manuscript Assesment
Evaluation of your manuscript in terms of its structure, research gap, methodology, results, discussions, references, academic integrity, and suitability for journal submission is provided. Where the evaluation identifies development needs, our manuscript writing services can take the work forward.
Academic Editing
Improvement in academic language, grammar, clarity, consistency, structure, and other important aspects without compromising the core findings. This work is delivered by the same editorial team behind our research paper editing services and proofreading and editing support.
Formatting
Formatting of your manuscript according to the specifications of the chosen journal, covering structure, references, citations, tables, figures, and word limit — the same standard applied across our journal paper writing services.
Submission Preparation
Preparation of the manuscript, cover letter, authors’ details, declarations, supplementary materials, and other documents needed during the submission process. A plagiarism check before submission is recommended and can be added at this stage.
Reviewer Response
We assist you in organizing the comments made by the reviewers, planning your revisions, improving your paper, and formulating a point-by-point response. Substantive rewriting arising from reviewer feedback is handled through our research paper writing services.
Rejection Analysis
We analyze any information regarding the rejection of your paper and help you decide whether to revise, reposition, or submit elsewhere. Where repositioning is the right call, we assess alternative routes including SCI indexed and Q1 journal options alongside other ABDC-rated titles.
Why Researchers Trust IdeaLaunch for ABDC Journal Publication Assistance?
Research and Journal Compatibility
Based on various parameters, we assess the suggested journals and provide you with solid reasons for choosing a particular journal to publish your work.
Readiness for Publication
Your manuscript will be prepared in line with the journal requirements concerning structure, formatting, and other important aspects.
Individual Academic Support
You get individual assistance that takes into account your area of research and your publication goals.
Ethical Publication Practices
We do not provide unethical services or guarantees such as guaranteed acceptance and fabricated authorship.
What Our Scholar's Say
From Research Assessment to ABDC Journal Submission
We offer end-to-end ABDC journal services, including journal selection, manuscript development, submission, and response to reviewers.
STEP-01
Tell Us About Your Research Requirements
Send us your manuscript, thesis chapter or abstract with your field of study, desired rating band, deadline and institutional requirements. We determine scope and timeline – including letting you know where you need less help than you thought.
STEP-02
Assessment of Readiness and Shortlisting of Journals
Readiness assessment and journal shortlisting are done simultaneously since readiness always refers to a particular journal. You will get one report comprising the diagnostic report and journal shortlist.
STEP-03
Improve Your Manuscript
We focus on contribution clarity, positioning, sequencing of structure, research methodology, and academic writing from the prioritized report. Each change made is recorded and approved by you.
STEP-04
Prepare the Manuscript for Submission
We format your manuscript according to the journal’s specifications and prepare the submission pack with the portal checklist. The submission is done through the journal by you as the author.
STEP-05
React to Editorial or Reviewer Comments
On receipt of the decision, we interpret it with you, prepare the revision, and write the point-by-point response letter. In case of desk rejection, we proceed directly to diagnosis and re-targeting.
STEP-06
Plan Your Next Publishing Step
Helps you plan what comes next: next paper to submit without salami slicing, proper journal band for that submission, and plan matching your PhD or promotion schedule. Scholars working towards submission often pair this with our thesis writing services.
Academic Areas We Support
If your research area is not listed, share your topic with us to determine whether the ABDC publication pathway is relevant to your research.
Find the ABDC Support that Matches Your Publication Stage
No matter if you have a finalized manuscript, a thesis or dissertation, an already-chosen journal, a rejected article, or reviewers’ feedback, Idealaunch is here to help at whatever stage you are at.
I Have a Research Manuscript
Recommended Services: Manuscript Assessment + ABDC Journal Selection. Get your research paper assessed for suitability for publication.
I have a thesis or dissertation
Recommended Services: Manuscript Development for Journal Article + Journal Selection from ABDC List
How can my thesis or dissertation research be transformed into a focused manuscript?
I have already selected a journal
Recommended Services: Editing & Formatting + Publication Preparation
Submit your manuscript in accordance with the selected journal’s specifications, prepared through journal paper writing services.
My paper was rejected
Recommended Services: Review of the Rejection + Manuscript Revision
Learn what feedback is available before proceeding with publication strategy review of my manuscript.
I have received comments from reviewers
Recommended Services: Reviewer Feedback Response and Paper Revision
Gather comments and create a response and revision strategy.
What We Support—and What We Never Promise in ABDC Publication
Researchers deserve to know exactly what their publication support providers can do for them—and what is outside the remit of the journals.
| What We Do | What We Never Do |
|---|---|
| Choosing the right journal with justification and verifiable rationale behind our choice | We don’t guarantee acceptance. Editors and external peer reviews decide about that, and no one can offer such a guarantee. |
| Checking the paper against the requirements of the editorial screening process | We do not create any data or any results of research. We don’t make up any results or findings. |
| Writing and editing assistance offered according to your instructions and with your consent to all changes | No selling authorship, co-authorship, or any citation exchanges. |
| Formatting and submission of the manuscript in line with the journal guidelines | No acceptance for payment or predatory journals, and we will warn you about any predatory journals among those that you consider. |
| Plan for revisions and constructing review letters | No submission under your name and identity. You have control over all submissions. |
| Rejection diagnosis and resubmission strategy | Not ABDC-listed or recommended. Published independent ABDC ratings available at abdc.edu.au |
| Confidential treatment of your manuscript at all times | No deadlines beyond our control. The review process is the responsibility of the journal. |
Frequently Asked Questions
ABDC Journal List is developed by the Australian Business Deans Council, rating business, management, and economics journals in four categories: A*, A, B, and C.
ABDC journal services assist researchers with journal choice, manuscript evaluation, academic editing, formatting, submission, review response, and rejection diagnosis.
Choose a journal aligned with your research area and type of article, comply with the author guidelines, and submit your manuscript.
Yes. Based on the scope, ABDC rating, research discipline, article type, contribution, methodological approach, recent articles, guidelines, and publication requirements.
There are four types of ABDC journal rating: A*, A, B, and C. The right type depends on the quality of your research, journal compatibility, purpose of publication, and requirements of your institution.
No. ABDC journal rating is separate from the Scopus journal database. The journal may be in both, but there are two different systems.
No. It depends on the editors and peer reviewers of the journal you are targeting.
Yes, we can help you evaluate the refusal or reviewers’ feedback and prepare a manuscript revision or target another journal.
Ready to Take Your Research to the Right ABDC Journal?
Choose a journal according to your research topic, contribution, and publication objective. Expert assistance for ABDC journal selection, manuscript preparation, academic editing, manuscript formatting, submission, and reviewers’ responses is available at your disposal.
Share your research needs with IdeaLaunch and make the next move towards submitting your manuscript.