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Q: What are the practical implications of a study – and how do I add them in the Conclusion section?

Detailed question-I have received a comment from one of the reviewers requesting me to identify the implications of the study. The comment is as follows: 'What are the practical…
  • Asked on February 9, 2021

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Let’s begin by pulling back a bit. Research aims to broaden knowledge in the physical, biological, and social spheres…

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Q: Should I take some action if I believe one of the reviewers did not look at the manuscript before the revision?

Detailed question-My manuscript was assessed as major revision during the first round of review. I revised it, politely replying to all the comments by the two reviewers. One reviewer…
  • Asked on January 19, 2021

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You may be absolutely accurate in your evaluation. All the same, do consider for a while whether…

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Q: How do I respond to the reviewer comments about state of knowledge, scientific perspective, and conclusion?

Detailed question-For my manuscript, the reviewer(s) had the following comments.Does the presentation reflect the present state of knowledge? No.There are unreasonable conclusions and a…
  • Asked on December 17, 2020

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The reviewer(s) has/have pointed out issues around three aspects, and you have three questions…

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Q: How do I reply to the referees' comments after a second revision?

Detailed question-I will be resubmitting my manuscript after a second revision. How do I proceed and how do I reply to the editor and reviewers?

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Hello Lamia – Welcome back to the forum! Your question comes at such an apt time – during Peer Review Week 2020…

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Q: What is the difference between 'reviewing a study' and 'commenting on a study'?

Detailed question-I have received some comments on a review article from the editor of a journal. He asked me to comment on a few studies that I forgot to review. I would like to ask what…
  • Asked on September 21, 2020

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You are on the right track. Comments such as “it was a good study, a bad study, or whatever” is…

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Q: Do we have to cite the reviewer-suggested article?

Detailed question-We submitted an article to a journal. After two months, we received the reviewers’ comments to revise the article. One of the reviewers asked us to add two references in…
  • Asked on August 13, 2020

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This is a fairly common occurrence. It’s called coercive citation, with the implications your…

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Q: Can I revise some parts of a manuscript even if they have not been requested by the reviewer?

Detailed question-I am presently revising my manuscript as per peer review comments. During the first submission, a major revision was required. So, I added figures and tables and…
  • Asked on August 11, 2020

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One part of your query is not clear. It’s not clear what the reviewer has asked you to remove in the second round: some…

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Q: How do I write a summary letter?

Detailed question-What is the perfect method of writing point-by-point answers to comments by reviewers?
  • Asked on July 25, 2020

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Firstly, it’s great to know that you are at the revisions stage, which means that your manuscript is one step closer to publication. :-) Also, going by your…

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Q: Is there any higher organization to make a complaint for a malicious peer review?

Detailed question-If I encounter a malicious peer review, can I make a complaint to any higher organization?
  • Asked on July 17, 2020

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Your question is so pithy and pointed, we shall also get to the response straight away.

Unfortunately, no, there isn't any higher organization in research…

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Q: How do I best respond to positive feedback from reviewers?

Detailed question-I have received feedback from peer reviewers on an article submitted, but some of the comments are positive! A number of the comments agree with points made in the…

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Hello Annie – Welcome to the forum! And this time, we respond with a bit more seriousness. :-)

Straight away, what a great position to be in! I don’t think…

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