This book offers a practical guide to academic publishing, helping researchers navigate the journey from research ideas to successful manuscript submission and publication. It covers research design, academic writing, journal selection, Scopus indexing verification, peer review, publication ethics, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. With practical checklists, worksheets, and templates, it helps researchers avoid predatory journals, misleading publication offers, and common submission errors. Emphasizing accuracy, research integrity, and ethical publishing practices, the book equips scholars with the knowledge and confidence to select suitable journals, improve manuscript quality, and build credible academic publication records.