Susan J. Henly

PhD (Nursing Science); Editor of Nursing Research

A passionate researcher with wide ranging experience in clinical research.

How to communicate with the journal editor

Correspondence with authors is an important activity in the day-to-day work of editors. The exchange of information and ideas facilitates the publication process from the pre-submission phase through production and dissemination of accepted articles. Correspondence with the editor creates opportunities to clarify uncertainties and to provide essential information about an article or other work under consideration for publication or accepted for publication. This article describes the content of various types of correspondence for efficient and clear dialogue with an editor.  

Finding the right journal to disseminate your research

Productive scientists are also writers who, at once, communicate with each other and create the scientific record through publication in peer-reviewed journals. The purpose of this article is to describe “Steps to Success” in finding the right journal to disseminate your research.