Case Study #16
Humanities Research Published in a Scopus Q3 Journal
How a qualitative humanities study was positioned for indexed journal acceptance through methodological strengthening.
Journal
[Humanities Journal]
Domain
Humanities / Cultural Studies
The Researcher's Starting Point
A humanities researcher had completed an ethnographic study on cultural identity and migration. Humanities research often struggles to find indexed journal outlets because many top humanities journals are not Scopus/WoS indexed. The researcher needed an indexed publication for career progression.
Challenges Identified
Key Issues
- Difficult to find indexed journals for humanities research
- Methodology section was thin — ethnographic studies still need rigour documentation
- Theoretical framework was implicit rather than explicitly stated
- Paper read as a book chapter rather than a journal article
How We Supported the Manuscript
Research Ramp's Role
- Journal Discovery: Identified Scopus/SSCI-indexed journals that specifically welcome ethnographic and cultural studies
- Methodology Documentation: Expanded the ethnographic methodology section with fieldwork details, data collection timeline, and analysis approach
- Theoretical Grounding: Made the implicit postcolonial theoretical lens explicit and structured the analysis around it
- Format Conversion: Restructured from book-chapter style to journal-article style with clear contribution statement
Publication Timeline
Month 1
Journal discovery and manuscript restructuring
Month 2
Methodology expansion and theoretical grounding
Month 2.5
Submitted to Scopus Q3 humanities journal
Month 4
Reviewer feedback — revisions on theoretical positioning
Month 5
Revision accepted
Outcome
Result
Paper accepted in [Humanities Journal] (SSCI / Scopus Q3) within ~5 Months.
Academic Integrity Disclaimer
- The researcher maintained full intellectual ownership throughout the process
- Research Ramp's role was limited to strategic publication guidance and editorial support
- All data collection, analysis, and core research decisions were made by the researcher
- Client details are anonymised to protect confidentiality
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