One way or another, we are all well aware of the importance given to prestige in our education system.  As early as possible in our educational careers, many anticipate attending one of the most prestigious universities in the world.  Going further in our higher education, we realize the significance of prestige in academia through various means including awards, doctorates, and rankings.  However, what role does prestige play in scholarly publishing? How does prestige determine one’s success or even failure in academic publishing? After careful analysis and observation, we point out ways prestige plays a pivotal role in scholarly publishing.  Internal Prestige While most of us are fully aware of how prestige plays a role in our perceptions, it is a ...