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target-journal-matcher

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Matches your study to appropriate journals based on topic, design, and evidence strength. Use when deciding where to submit a manuscript, comparing journal options by impact factor vs scope fit vs method tolerance, or finding a realistic submission target after a rejection. Also triggers on "where should I submit this paper", "which journal is best for my study", "find journals for my manuscript", "is this a good fit for [journal]", or "I need a journal with IF around X".

When to use

• Identifying the best-fit journals for a new manuscript before first submission
• Narrowing a shortlist of 3–5 realistic submission candidates
• Evaluating a specific journal's fit against the manuscript's topic and design
• Finding alternative targets after a rejection
• Balancing impact factor ambition against realistic acceptance probability

When not to use

• Fabricating current journal impact factors, acceptance rates, or editorial policies
• Predicting acceptance decisions for a specific paper
• Providing instructions for submitting to a specific journal

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