Questions Asked
How do I find out the target journal’s requirements for a plagiarism check?
I am using Turnitin (licensed version) to check plagiarism in my paper. I am not sure about setting the parameters, particularly the word count (whether it should be 3 or…
How long should I wait for an update after resubmitting a paper that was accepted with minor revision?
I received a decision of ‘accept after minor revision’ for my submission to a Springer Nature journal. I made the revision and resubmitted in the last week of November 2020.…
What is the difference between ‘general and specific corrections’ and ‘minor and major corrections’?
I received my paper after the peer review process. For corrections, one reviewer differentiated them into minor and major corrections. Another reviewer differentiated them into general and specific corrections. I…
What does ‘Editorial assignment pending’ on resubmission mean for a Springer Nature journal?
Last December, I submitted my paper to a Springer Nature journal. This April, we received the reviewer's response and resubmitted after correction on May 18. The status of the paper…
