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Journal Submission & Peer Review

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Correspondence with authors is an important activity in the day-to-day work of editors. The exchange of information and ideas facilitates the publication process from…
How to communicate with the journal editor
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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…
What are the types of peer review?
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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…
9 Tips for responding to comments by peer reviewers
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Dr. Tim Hunt is renowned for his work on cell cycle regulation for which he won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Dr. Lee Hartwell and Dr. Paul…
Everybody faces manuscript rejection, even a Nobel Laureate
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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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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,…
Top 10 mistakes authors make---As compiled by a committee of journal editors
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Journal editors face various challenges while appointing reviewers. This post discusses these challenges and how editors deal with them. 
Addressing peer reviewers’ comments can be quite stressful. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you deal with them confidently.
Journal editors sometimes ask authors to cite a few relevant articles from the journal to increase their citation count. But what if the editor hands over a whole list…
In this second part of our interview, Dr. Hames discusses how the journal editorial process has evolved over the years, the dissatisfaction with the traditional peer…