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Submission Process

An author is surprised and confused when the instructions provided by the journal submission system are different from those provided in the author guidelines on the…
Discrepancy between instructions on journal website and submission system: A case study
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Once a manuscript is submitted to a journal, it goes through an initial screening process which involves a preliminary review by the journal editor. At this stage, the…
An author took the assistance of Editage for the editing and submission of his manuscript. We edited and formatted the manuscript as per the journal guidelines, but the…
What every non-native author should know when making online submissions
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Often authors feel disheartened when they receive multiple or detailed critical comments from peer reviewers. This article helps authors deal with major critical…
Why authors should not be deterred by a "revise and resubmit" decision: A case study
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Getting your work published in a peer-reviewed journal almost always involves revising your manuscript at least once. This article provides tips on revising your…
Tips for authors submitting a revised manuscript
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There has been a tremendous increase in the number of research papers submitted to academic journals, which has significantly increased the pressure on journal editors…
How authors do themselves a disservice
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This post describes the features of a good cover letter. Read on for a simple checklist of dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind to write an effective…
Dos and don'ts for a great cover letter
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What are the most common mistakes authors make? I will share the views of a committee of journal editors, who are also the compilers of the popular medical style guide,…