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The way authors respond to peer review feedback can influence the editorial decision to some extent. An author’s positive outlook, openness to criticism, and willingness to improve the manuscript can leave a lasting impression on the reviewers and editor. Moreover, clear and well-organized responses make the downstream processing of the manuscript faster and more efficient.<\/p>\n

This downloadable handbook covers all the essential points you need for responding to peer review comments, framing an effective resubmission cover letter, and a few examples of tricky comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The way authors respond to peer review feedback can influence the editorial decision to some extent. An author’s positive outlook, openness to criticism, and willingness to improve the manuscript can leave a lasting impression on the reviewers and editor. Moreover, clear and well-organized responses make the downstream processing of the manuscript faster and more efficient. 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