Manuscript Rejection

Most researchers face journal rejection at some stage of their career. Is there a way to avoid rejection? Suscribe to understand why journals reject manuscripts and what you can do if your manuscript gets rejected.

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Why does my paper get multiple rejections?

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Can I appeal against the rejection of my paper?

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How to improve a manuscript that has been rejected by 4 journals?

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Why is my manuscript always rejected without peer review?

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Can a mistake in reference lead to rejection of my paper?

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Is there anything I can do to avoid journal rejection?

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