Table 2 Frequencies of journal exclusions from sample
Reason for exclusion | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Journal only accepts specific types or topics of articles (e.g., case reports, medical images, pilot studies) | 35 | 33.7 |
Journal registration or submission portal do not work | 30 | 28.8 |
Journal no longer accepting submissions | 14 | 13.5 |
Journal website does not work | 6 | 5.8 |
Journal requires a submission fee | 5 | 4.8 |
Other | 14 | 13.5 |