Q: Whom should I seek help from to get feedback on my manuscript?
I am writing a review paper and I do not have anyone to assess my paper for quality and interest for readers. I asked my colleague to read my paper and he just asked me to write it in a more attractive way but did not provide any specific feedback.
While writing a research publication, it is very important to get it reviewed by your colleagues and your supervisor for advice on readability and content. This forms a type of pre-peer review and can significantly help you improve your manuscript.
Usually, you should reach out to your senior colleagues who have publication experience as they will be better at guiding you on the kind of reviewer comments that you may receive. In your case, since you are unable to find reviewers for your manuscript, you could definitely try the pre-submission peer review service offered by Editage. Under this service, subject area experts review the manuscript and provide specific actionable suggestions to improve the draft and increase chances of a favorable review. You can get information about these services here.
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