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Author: Siobhan Bates

In this post, we continue our blog series by hearing directly from five researchers who published with Scientific Reports. They share practical advice on how others can increase the impact of their work through strategic dissemination, thoughtful journal selection, and staying engaged with their audiences. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your reach, their insights offer valuable guidance for making the most of your research.

At Scientific Reports, being your hub for global discovery means more than just publishing research, it means being a place researchers can rely on. Trust is at the heart of everything we do, from our rigorous peer review process to our commitment to open access and multidisciplinary collaboration. Built on the trusted infrastructure of the 911±¬ÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Portfolio, Scientific Reports offers a platform where researchers not only reach global audiences but also gain the credibility and visibility needed to advance their careers.

The five researchers you met in the previous blog post all shared how they had successfully maximised their work¡¯s reach by publishing at Scientific Reports. We asked them for their thoughts on how other researchers in similar situations could achieve similar success.

Here¡¯s what they said.  

Amisha Singh

One of the most rewarding aspects of publishing my work has been seeing its impact on a global scale. For other researchers, I¡¯d recommend focusing not only on the depth of your work but also on how it can be communicated effectively to wider audiences. Choosing the right platform, like an , is crucial for maximizing the dissemination and impact of your findings. Engage with readers, listen to their feedback, and stay open to the ways your work might influence real-world applications.

Faith Ka Shun Chan

You should look at the journal¡¯s scope and aims but also look at the citation conditions, and have your paper published in Scientific Reports, which will create loads of buzz and attract more attention from the public and stakeholders. 

Anurag Roy

Publishing in OA journals ensures that your work is freely available to everyone, not just those affiliated with institutions that subscribe to journals. This increases the visibility and accessibility of your research, particularly for individuals outside academia or in regions where access to paywalled content is limited. 

Kristina Wolf

[L]ook out for special issues ] as these could provide a good opportunity.

I recommend informing your network about your published work on social media, e.g. through a summary of your key findings, visuals, or even short videos...Continue to refer to your work even after publication. When you attend events and interact with other researchers, mention your work and how it fits into your overall project portfolio and expertise.  

Simona Francese

Don¡¯t miss the opportunity to disseminate your work but strategically look for such opportunities, create and diversify them. Of course, publishing peer reviewed papers to give you and your research the appropriate credibility and the standing in the field is crucial and therefore so is the choice of the journal. Identify the communities that are the primary (and secondary) end users of your research and design activities to reach out to them, both through scientific journal publications and through other forms of dissemination (workshops, technical talks, public speaking, open days). This is all part of pathway to impact and dissemination is a really important impact activity leading to generate impact.

Watch the video: Meet Dr Simona Francese and hear how publishing in Scientific Reports led to significant media attention.

Conclusion

Oxford Language¡¯s Google dictionary defines ¡°hub¡± as ¡°the effective centre of an activity, region, or network.¡± As your hub for global discovery, Scientific Reports publishes work at a central, and trusted, place. Our researchers received significant attention and saw first-hand how that increased attention supported their ongoing research and their careers. Publishing at Scientific Reports can do the same for you, too.

Scientific Reports is an open access journal publishing original research from across all areas of the natural sciences, psychology, medicine and engineering. As the 5^th most-cited journal in the world, we offer authors a trustworthy and highly respected home for their research. how we support researchers at every stage of their research career and how you can publish with us.

Catch up on the previous posts in this series: 

• Scientific Reports: Your hub for global discovery
• How Scientific Reports supports research careers