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When a journal does not provide clear information about the APC on its website, but informs the author of the amount only after acceptance, the author finds the charges…
- Kakoli Majumder
- September 29, 2015
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…
- Kakoli Majumder
- September 3, 2015
Getting published isn’t magic; it’s a process. You don’t need to be Houdini! Just follow a few simple rules, submit to the appropriate journal for your study, and take…
- Ian Burgess
- August 17, 2015
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Journal editors face various challenges while appointing reviewers. This post discusses these challenges and how editors deal with them.
- Dr. Helle V. Goldman
- April 8, 2015
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Authors find the peer review process daunting mainly because of the delays in editorial decision making. Why do editors take long to inform authors about the fate of…
- Dr. Helle V. Goldman
- April 6, 2015
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Conflicting reviewer comments can be confusing, especially when there is no clear guidance from the editor about which comments to address. This article reports a case…
- Kakoli Majumder
- March 30, 2015
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Authors are sometimes so keen on publishing in high impact factor journals that they indulge in unacceptable practices, such as unethical withdrawal or concurrent…
- Kakoli Majumder
- January 30, 2015
Addressing peer reviewers’ comments can be quite stressful. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you deal with them confidently.
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- November 11, 2014
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Different journals follow different types of peer review based on the kind of research they publish and their journal management style. Being aware of the various types…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- November 11, 2014
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Responding to peer reviewers’ comments can be quite stressful. But if you are well prepared, this can be an enriching and enjoyable learning experience. This article…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- November 11, 2014