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Q: How exactly do I fill the right number of keywords in the form for submission to the journal?

Detailed question-I have tried more than once to fill the form for submission to the journal, but the box for keywords (requiring 5+ keywords) says that I haven't entered the [right…

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We responded to a very similar query recently. You may go through it to see if it answers your…

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Q: Will a typo in my revised manuscript lead to rejection?

Detailed question-In my revised manuscript, I have mistakenly written '16 GB RAMS' instead of '16 GB RAM.' It is just a typo. However, will it have a negative effect and lead to rejection?
  • Asked on December 22, 2020

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If this is the only error in your manuscript, the typo may not be significant enough to lead to rejection, but the outcome also depends on…

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Q: What does it mean if my submission to Elsevier has been Decision in Process from Day 1?

Detailed question-I have submitted my manuscript to an Elsevier journal, but the status has been Decision in Process from Day 1. It has been more than five weeks since then, but the…
  • Asked on December 18, 2020

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As you may have got a sense, a manuscript being in or going into Decision in Process from Day 1…

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Q: During the submission process, how do I answer the journal's question about research implications?

Detailed question-The following question is required by a journal during the submission process: ‘What are your research’s implications towards theory, practice, or policy?’ What does it…
  • Asked on December 16, 2020

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It’s great to know that you are on the verge of submission. All the best!

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Q: For the character count of a manuscript, does 'all inclusive' include references and figures/tables?

  • Asked on December 15, 2020

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For most journals, the character/word* count (stipulated by the term ‘all inclusive’) includes figures/tables but not…

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Q: How should the first affiliation of a paper be defined where the first author and the first corresponding author are not in the same organization?

Detailed question-The first author and the first corresponding author are not in the same organization. So, how should the first organization (affiliation) of the paper be defined?
  • Asked by ke ke on December 9, 2020

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The primary affiliation should be for the organization or institution where the greater portion…

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Q: What should I write in the Reported on Line column in the CARE checklist?

Detailed question-During the submission of a case report, I am required to submit the CARE checklist (for information to include when writing a case report) by the journal. What should I…
  • Asked on December 7, 2020

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Great to know that you are writing/submitting a case report. And yes, the CARE (CAse REports)…

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Q: Will there be a rejection if by mistake the figure caption is different from the figure label in the revised manuscript?

Detailed question-I have submitted a revised manuscript, but realize that by mistake the figure caption is different from the figure label. Will it lead to a rejection, or will they…

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You haven’t mentioned whether the caption was different from the label for a single figure or…

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Q: Can you help me understand some of the inputs for CRediT?

Detailed question-I am going to submit a manuscript for the first time, and have a question about CRediT. If I am a first author and my supervisor (SV) is a corresponding author, am I …

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It’s great to know you are submitting a research paper for the first time. You must no doubt be…

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Q: Can I publish my action research in your journal?

Detailed question-I need to publish my article. Is it possible to publish my action research? If so, can I receive certification for this?

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Hello Ma Celeste – Welcome to the forum.

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