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Q: Can we make changes in the manuscript after the initial screening?

  • Asked on June 30, 2020

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I guess by ‘initial screening,’ you mean the initial editorial check at the journal. If so, this means that your manuscript is presently undergoing this check. This…

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Q: Are there any recommended peer reviewers for BJC?

Detailed question-I am submitting to BJC. Are there any recommended peer reviewers for this journal?
  • Asked on June 28, 2020

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It’s great that you are looking at Nature’s British Journal of Cancer (BJC). Both are well-known…

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Q: What does the status 'Awaiting reviewer scores' without assigning GE mean?

Detailed question-A month ago, I submitted my paper to the Emerald journal, which uses the ScholarOne manuscript system. A few days ago, the status changed from 'Awaiting reviewer…
  • Asked on June 12, 2020

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Hi. There are some parts of your query that were not clear. So, we have either edited them or are attempting to clarify them here.

Firstly, you have talked…

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Q: What is the meaning of ‘Under review’ preceded by ‘Required reviews completed’ in Springer’s editorial system?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper 10 months ago to Springer on behalf of Pramana – Journal of Physics. The status changed to ‘Reviewer assigned’ approximately three times every three…

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Hi Abanoub – welcome to the forum!

Firstly, it was interesting to note that you submitted to Springer on behalf of Pramana – Journal of Physics. We see that…

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Q: Why did the editor invite new reviewers for my revised paper?

Detailed question-After submission, I got a major revision decision from two reviewers. I revised and resubmitted. After 14 days, I received the decision [communication] that both the…
  • Asked on May 28, 2020

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Hmm, there seem to be two questions here: why the editor asked for a second major revision (and…

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Q: Should I inform the suggested peer reviewers that I have provided their names to a journal for reviewing my paper?

Detailed question-I have some potential peer reviewers in mind. Do I need to contact them personally to check their availability and/or readiness to review my paper before I suggest their…

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Firstly, that’s an impeccably framed query, both the header question and the detailed question…

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Q: What does "The manuscript should be reorganized" mean in a reviewer's comment?

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By this, the reviewer is suggesting that the manuscript be structured better. This can be done…

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Q: Can authors suggest reviewers without any restriction?

Detailed question-I have heard that we can suggest peer reviewers when we submit a manuscript, but can we freely suggest without any restriction? Or is there a designated pool of…

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Journals often urge authors to submit the names of preferred peer reviewers along with their manuscripts. One reason for this is that…

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Q: What does peer review mean?

  • Asked on July 26, 2019

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Before a manuscript is accepted for publication, it goes through the peer review process. Peer review refers to the evaluation and…

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Q: How much data can be cited in a review paper?

Detailed question-Thank you for your answer to my previous question. My background experience may be a little less and therefore I would like some advice on this topic. I am reviewing a…
  • Asked on June 11, 2019

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For an original article, the literature review should roughly be around 15-20 percent of the length of the article. However, for a review…

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