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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My paper has been rejected on the grounds of plagiarism. What should I do?

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Can a rejected paper be revised and submitted to the same journal as a new submission?

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Should I throw away my rejected manuscript?

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Can journal rejections sometimes work to your advantage?

Having your paper rejected by a journal can be disheartening, but I have some good…

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How can I implement reviewer comments on a rejected paper in my next submission?

Getting through peer review is actually very beneficial for your paper, even if…

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Does an unusually quick peer review indicate rejection?

On an average, peer review takes anywhere between 1-3 months. It is rather unusual…

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What process is followed by a journal after an appeal against rejection?

Most journals have a clear process for dealing with appeals against editorial…

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Why does my paper get multiple rejections?

Rejection is a natural part of the publication process. Most authors face…

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Can I appeal against the rejection of my paper?

While authors have the freedom to appeal against the editorial decision, the final…

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

Since all the four journals rejected the paper without peer review, I think you…

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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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What to do if a manuscript gets rejected because ethical approval was not obtained?

As per the Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI), ethical approval is…

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My article got rejected after the journal editor changed. What should I do?

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Is there anything I can do to avoid journal rejection?

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