I recently had a paper accepted at an international conference, which means that if I attend and participate, my paper will be included in the conference proceedings. Additionally, if the paper performs well, I may be invited to submit an extended version for publication in a journal affiliated with the conference. The journal appears in the list called OAJI.net (Open Academic Journals Index).
However, when I consulted with a professor at my university, he reviewed the conference and noted that it wasn’t listed among the well-known conferences and journals he recommended. He suggested that it might be an unranked or less reputable venue and advised considering withdrawing my paper and submitting it to a higher-tier Q1 journal instead.
As I am new to my PhD program, I'm seeking advice on how to identify reputable journals and conferences. Should I consider withdrawing my paper and preparing it for a Q1 journal?