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Journal Submission & Peer Review

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A paper has a greater chance of publication when it involves a full-scale study, rather than a fragment of a larger study. Read more to learn about the practice of …
The pitfalls of "salami slicing": Focus on quality and not quantity of publications
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Ethical research and publication practices are essential for honest scholarly and scientific research. Most journals today are keenly aware of this
Duplicate publications and simultaneous submissions
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Addressing peer reviewer comments is a daunting task for even the most experienced authors. Sometimes peer reviewers write long-winded comments, which make it difficult…
Do's and don'ts for responding to peer reviewers' comments
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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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A conflict of interest arises whenever there is any potential bias that could affect a researcher’s work. Avoid post-publication headaches by disclosing all conflicts of…
Conflicts of interest
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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,…
Top 10 mistakes authors make---As compiled by a committee of journal editors
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The number of published papers being retracted is increasing dramatically and is higher than ever before. Although retracted papers still represent a miniscule…
What are the most common reasons for retraction?
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Comments by peer reviewers and journal editors are meant to help authors improve their manuscript. Follow the three golden rules mentioned in this article when…