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Q: How to respond to a reviewer comment about the rationale for my findings being different from other countries?

Detailed question-The reviewer made the following comment:"The authors have indicated on ------ that there are various reasons for why stress levels are higher. The authors should spend…

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In research, if you have made an obeservation, you always need to substantiate it with evidence. The reviewer comment says that you have indicated that there are…

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Q: How to respond to reviewer comments asking for major revisions?

Detailed question-Our manuscript has received major revisions. We have done whatever the reviewers have asked. How to respond to the comments?

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You should always provide point-by-point responses to the reviewer comments in addition to incorporating the reviewers'…

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Q: How to respond to repeat comments from a reviewer which I've already incorporated in my revised document?

Detailed question-I've got a minor revision from one journal after reject and resubmit. The comments of one reviewer are repeated word for word; I think he/she has not seen my responses…

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Firstly, as you have received only a minor revision after an earlier status of “reject and resubmit,” good show on that! About the repeat comments, you may be right…

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Q: How to handle critical feedback from research supervisors?

Detailed question-What is the advice for students to handle critical feedback from supervisors? As one delves into the field of research, it is axiomatic that one is still a novice. On…

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As you have rightly noted, feedback can hit hard, especially when you are relatively new to the…

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Q: How should I reply if a reviewer says my sample size is small?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper regarding a sleep experiment, and one of the reviewers pointed out that sample size is not big enough. I have checked other papers which handle sleep…
  • Asked on August 12, 2019

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If you are determined that your sample size is sufficient, you can write back to the journal explaining your point of view. It is not…

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Q: Is it all right for an author to ask the reviewers questions for clarifications?

Detailed question-How should the editor deal with such situations?

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It is alright for authors to ask the reviewers for clarifications regarding their comments. Sometimes reviewers’ comments may not be very…

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Q: How should I respond to a comment where the reviewer has failed to notice some information?

Detailed question-I received the result of peer review. The comment says “the information of research sample (specifically, the stage of the patients who participated the clinical…
  • Asked on July 26, 2019

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It is alright to disagree with a reviewer's comment if you feel that your idea is justified. You can politely explain your perspective to…

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Q: How to respond to a reviewer comment that we cannot address?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper to a journal, and after 5 months the editor sent an email:"I have decided that your manuscript can be accepted for publication after you have carried…
  • Asked on April 20, 2019

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Since you are so close to publication, it would be really great if you could come up with one or two questions even if you are not very…

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Q: Can I raise an objection to the Editor about the additional revisions suggested in the second round of review?

Detailed question-In the second round of review, I was required to revise several points which were not pointed out in the first round of review. It was obviously possible to point them…
  • Asked on January 11, 2019

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In most cases, the revised submission is sent to the same reviewers who reviewed the manuscript the first time. However, sometimes, the revised paper may be assigned…

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Q: How should I respond to a reviewer's comment regarding selection bias?

Detailed question-I have received a reviewer's comment that states: "Only 750 subjects out of 23,188 subjects remained. Why did so few people answer the questions? There may be a huge…
  • Asked on January 6, 2019

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A response to any methodological comment by the reviewer should be considered serious and responded with adequate clarity. Considering…

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