Publishing Advisory
ISI · Scopus Q1 / Q2 publication advisory — our signature service. Manuscript structuring, journal selection, response to reviewers.
What it is
Publishing Advisory is MAAS's signature service — and what differentiates the company from generic academic-support providers. PhD-level experts walk you through the full publication journey: from raw manuscript to acceptance in an ISI-indexed or Scopus Q1/Q2 journal.
This is Group B · Quality-Committed · Signature — we commit to expert process quality. Final acceptance depends on the journal's editorial decision, which is out of MAAS's control.
Who it's for
- PhD and DBA candidates required to publish before defense
- Postdocs and early-career researchers building publication track records
- Industry researchers turning thesis chapters into journal manuscripts
- Academics returning to publishing after a hiatus
What you get
- Manuscript structuring — title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion — aligned with the chosen journal's house style
- Journal selection — shortlist of 3–5 fit journals by impact factor, scope, acceptance rate, and review timeline
- Cover letter drafting — editor-targeted pitch that frames the contribution
- Response to reviewers — coaching on how to address Reviewer 2's hardest objections without sacrificing the argument
- Resubmission strategy — when to revise-and-resubmit vs reposition the manuscript elsewhere
- Citation and reference auditing — ensure every citation is verifiable, current, and rule-compliant
Why MAAS for Scopus advisory
- Niche expertise — most academic support companies don't touch publishing. MAAS has a dedicated practice with track record across Scopus indexing tiers
- Real publication experience — every Publishing Advisor on the roster has multiple Q1 or Q2 publications under their own name
- Multi-discipline coverage — Business, Education, Public Health, Engineering, Information Systems, Law, Psychology, and more
How it works
- Manuscript audit — share your draft for an initial structural review
- Strategy session — agree on target journal tier and timeline
- Iterative shaping — structural rewrites, then sentence-level polish
- Submission package — manuscript + cover letter + supplementary files
- Reviewer-response support — when the journal replies, we coach the response
- Ongoing through acceptance — support continues until the final submission
What MAAS commits to
- Expert assignment from the Publishing Advisory pool
- Structural and content quality consistent with the target journal's tier
- Confidentiality of unpublished research
What MAAS does **not** commit to
- Journal acceptance — that decision is made by the editor and peer reviewers
- A specific publication date — review timelines vary widely by journal
Targeting Scopus Q1 / Q2? Book a free 15-minute consultation — support@maasedtech.com or +84 979 422 393.