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Journal Submission & Peer Review

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Retraction is one of the most widely discussed topics in the publication industry, and authors should be aware of its implications.
What every researcher should know about retraction
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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…
Why is peer review so slow? The first step: identifying peer reviewers
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Been looking for answers to your questions about the journal peer review process? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers to them.
3 Frequently asked questions about peer review
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Every author wants to see their paper published. However, even papers with novel and path breaking findings might face rejection due to basic mistakes in manuscript…
5 Basic mistakes in manuscript writing that can lead to rejection
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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…
How to deal with conflicting reviewer comments: A case study
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What happens when a bad review ruins the chances of your manuscript's acceptance? Well of course, you have the option to appeal against the journal's decision. But you…
Appealing against the journal's decision: A case study
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Even though you wrote and edited your manuscript, did you know that once you submit it to a journal for publication and the journal accepts your paper, the journal owns…
Navigating copyright when you publish a manuscript in a journal
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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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We all know that peer review is the most crucial part of the publication process. But finding peer reviewers is by no means an easy task. In this article, an experienced…
How to select peer reviewers: Advice from an expert journal editor
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Editorial Manager® (EM) is the manuscript submission system of choice for many well-known journals. This post provides step-by-step instructions on how authors can use…