Infographic: Are journal instructions easy to understand?

Are journal instructions always well-written, clear, and easy to understand? When we asked authors and journal editors what they thought about journal instructions, their responses indicated a clear gap between their opinions. This indicates the need for increased intervention and communication between authors and editors to ensure a smoother publication process.
Source: International journal editors and East Asian authors: two surveys
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