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Q: Does the 'marked revision' mean the script with the track changes?

Detailed question-At the time of resubmitting a revised manuscript, I was required by the journal to upload the manuscript with the track changes deleted [removed] and the ‘marked…
  • Asked on February 10, 2021

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Please note that we’ve made a few edits to your question as there seemed to be couple of words…

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Q: Why is it important to read the journal instructions carefully?

  • Asked on February 8, 2021

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Diving straight in, for too many reasons.

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Q: What is the difference between 'Institution' and 'Affiliation' in a journal submission form?

Detailed question-On a particular journal submission page, there are fields for ‘Institution’ (mandatory) and ‘Affiliation’ (optional). For ‘Institution,’ should I fill the name of the…
  • Asked on February 3, 2021

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You have three questions. Let’s take them one by one, from bigger to smaller.

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Q: Is Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC) presently not reviewing papers particularly fast?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper to BBRC on January 10, 2021. After 12 days in the With Editor status, it still hasn’t gone for review. What could be the matter? Isn’t BBRC reviewing…
  • Asked by ke ke on January 25, 2021

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Yes, that does seem quite slow for BBRC, which is a rapid publication journal. It’s also a transformative journal (as…

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Q: Can I make an inquiry if the 'Reviewers invited' status has lasted a month?

Detailed question-I submitted a manuscript with a recommended reviewers list to PLOS ONE. Though the initial review was completed in a short time, the status has not been updated for a…

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Yes, you may mail the editor seeking an update. A month is a rather long time for the manuscript to be stuck at the…

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Q: What are the publication charges of International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation?

Detailed question-I need to submit my paper to International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, but wish to first to know the publication charges.
  • Asked on January 24, 2021

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The publication charges for the journal don’t seem to be readily available on the site. Also,…

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Q: What all is included in the manuscript word count?

Detailed question-Do you include the title, author, references, abstract, text, and tables?
  • Asked by ke ke on January 19, 2021

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Front matter such as title, author, and abstract and end matter such as references and…

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Q: Can I continue to submit to Biomedical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC) even if I can't find it on GeenMedical?

Detailed question-Hello. I wish to submit to BBRC. However, the journal cannot be found on GeenMedical. Can I still go ahead and submit?
  • Asked by ke ke on January 19, 2021

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Yes, you may go ahead. While it may not be available on GeenMedical (which is specific to China)…

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Q: Will uploading my manuscript as a preprint for submission to previous journals affect its publication with the present journal?

Detailed question-Hello. My paper has received a minor revision decision after submission, but there is a problem. I had uploaded a preprint when I had submitted the manuscript to other…
  • Asked by ke ke on January 19, 2021

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There are a few points to discuss here. So, let’s take them one by one.

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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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