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Research publication is a challenging process, and publishing in top-tier journals can be much more challenging for non-native researchers than native English researchers. A qualitive analysis of how non-native writers face unique challenges [<\/span>1]<\/span>\u00a0highlights what authors need to be\u00a0mindful of to avoid rejections when\u00a0submitting\u00a0to reputed journals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But the question is not only about the language, although writing challenges are one of the key reasons for problems in research publication. Many authors experience desk rejection because of the chosen research topic failing to address a global audience [<\/span>2]<\/span>.\u00a0This blog explores how non-native researchers can navigate the\u00a0challenges of academic publishing in non-western contexts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Challenges Faced by Non-Native Authors<\/a><\/p>\n

Solutions for Improved Academic Writing<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Challenges\u00a0Faced by Non-Native Authors<\/h2>\n

1. Cultural\u00a0differences<\/h3>\n

Writing\u00a0styles\u00a0of authors\u00a0are deep-rooted in\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span>cultural backgrounds<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0No, it is not only the lack of\u00a0expertise\u00a0in English language.\u00a0It is also how researchers present and organize content in their manuscript and how they navigate the complex\u00a0submission system.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, researchers\u00a0from Asia\u00a0could be less confident of critiquing\u00a0previously published\u00a0works\u00a0during literature review\u00a0out of respect\u00a0to\u00a0those authors. This\u00a0lack of confidence bleeds into the structure and organization of the paper, language and tone, and the grammatical nuances, placing them at a slight disadvantage as compared to the more confident native English authors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to managing the submission process,\u00a0researchers\u00a0need\u00a0to deal with cover letter preparation, responses\u00a0to peer reviewer comments, and\u00a0constant communication\u00a0with the journal editor if they are the designated corresponding author for the research paper. In all these\u00a0stages,\u00a0native authors have an edge over non-native researchers owing to their familiarity with the\u00a0western culture\u00a0and awareness of the publication standards\u00a0of international journals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Regional bias<\/h3>\n

The choice of research\u00a0topic\u00a0is key for a successful publication. Researchers from Africa, Asia, and other non-western countries\u00a0identify\u00a0better with local\u00a0problems and aim to find solutions that are more regionally suited. This geographical bias could work against them as\u00a0high\u00a0impact factor international journals\u00a0might not consider the research topic suitable for a global audience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some researchers\u00a0believe that a study conducted abroad could be perceived as\u00a0one that\u00a0provides\u00a0novel\u00a0insights to a highly repeated research topic. But these could be\u00a0tagged as duplicate studies by journals, leading to rejections.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Lack of English references<\/h3>\n

Non-native researchers are often more comfortable conducting literature reviews of\u00a0research papers published in regional journals. Their familiarity with the\u00a0language makes it easier for them to analyze the reported findings. However, when publishing in international journals,\u00a0editors and reviewers may be skeptic about having too many references to regional research papers.\u00a0This is because literature reviews\u00a0should\u00a0include works that a wider audience is likely to be aware of to\u00a0provide\u00a0proper rationale\u00a0and justification\u00a0for\u00a0initiating\u00a0the\u00a0study.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Poor communication skills<\/h3>\n

At times, important research findings fail to find exposure simply because researchers are unable to present the findings effectively. Written communication differs significantly from oral communication [<\/span>3]<\/span>. Differentiating between formal and informal language, using correct tenses, and ensuring accurate grammatical syntax often comes naturally to native researchers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, non-native researchers must consciously practice this and understand the nuances of writing, especially considering the context of academic and scientific writing. In addition to\u00a0authoring research papers, building communication skills helps researchers\u00a0better navigate the submission process through\u00a0improved\u00a0correspondence with\u00a0journal editors and peer reviewers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Peer reviewer prejudice<\/h3>\n

Several non-native authors have faced bias from peer reviewers because of their identities, which has been predominantly observed for manuscripts authored by researchers from Asia [<\/span>4]<\/span>.\u00a0Some peer reviewers tend to\u00a0form\u00a0opinions about an author\u2019s writing based on\u00a0their own\u00a0previous\u00a0experiences,\u00a0disregarding\u00a0objective\u00a0evaluation of research papers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This type of subjective assessment\u00a0could be detrimental for non-native researchers, especially those in their early\u00a0and intermediate career stages,\u00a0looking to publish in high impact factor journals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Solutions for\u00a0Improved Academic Writing<\/h2>\n

Being aware of these challenges is the first step for non-native researchers to\u00a0move towards\u00a0identifying\u00a0solutions. So, what can help researchers tackle\u00a0these writing challenges and ensure a successful publication in a top-tier journal?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Using\u00a0professional\u00a0English\u00a0editing services<\/h3>\n

It is always good to\u00a0utilize\u00a0the\u00a0expertise\u00a0of\u00a0professional English editing services like\u00a0<\/span>Editage<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0to get a journal-ready research manuscript. This can especially\u00a0benefit\u00a0non-native researchers\u00a0since subject matter experts and qualified reviewers evaluate\u00a0research papers by adhering to the\u00a0high standards\u00a0of international journals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From language\u00a0enhancements,\u00a0grammar corrections, and\u00a0manuscript formatting\u00a0to\u00a0journal selection,\u00a0plagiarism checks, and artwork formatting,\u00a0you will receive\u00a0end-to-end support for\u00a0smoothly\u00a0navigating\u00a0your\u00a0research publishing journey.\u00a0As researchers, you\u00a0can make the most of\u00a0Editage\u2019s\u00a0subject matter experts\u00a0and\u00a0scientific editors\u00a0or\u00a0select suitable artificial intelligence (AI) solutions depending on\u00a0your\u00a0needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Identifying local problems, offering global solutions<\/h3>\n

Selecting a\u00a0research topic\u00a0specific to a\u00a0reginal\u00a0problem\u00a0is\u00a0alright, but\u00a0ensure that your conclusions are applicable on a global scale.\u00a0Your research findings should be interpreted\u00a0broadly and not limited to\u00a0implications that\u00a0benefit\u00a0a\u00a0particular\u00a0region.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if your study\u00a0researched\u00a0climate changes\u00a0in the\u00a0Asian subcontinent\u00a0and explored novel approaches to mitigate the damage, highlight how these approaches can also be adapted to the rest of the world.\u00a0How does your research\u00a0framework\u00a0fit into\u00a0the\u00a0existing\u00a0policies\u00a0that can\u00a0benefit\u00a0the climate\u00a0crisis faces globally?\u00a0Addressing queries like these ensures that your study\u00a0remains\u00a0relevant to a wider target audience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Referencing relevant literature<\/h3>\n

When conducting a literature review, go beyond\u00a0research papers that are published in regional journals.\u00a0Expand your search and recognize high-quality research papers that offer\u00a0sufficient scientific evidence.\u00a0Cite\u00a0latest literature on the\u00a0selected research topic\u00a0to ensure currency and relevancy of the data shared.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Practicing better communication<\/h3>\n

Make writing in English a regular habit and avoid considering it as a \u201cchore\u201d to be completed during research paper submissions.\u00a0If possible, attend workshops that help you connect with peers who are also working on improving their communication skills.\u00a0Take English writing courses that can\u00a0help you develop\u00a0writing skills.\u00a0Cultivate the habit of\u00a0writing emails and letters in English, especially in a formal setting.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Attend conferences even if you have no intention of presenting and\u00a0learn\u00a0by watching\u00a0how other researchers communicate. Conferences and poster presentations\u00a0give you an opportunity to\u00a0discover how scientific findings\u00a0can be presented in different formats in addition to written content.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Choosing\u00a0 anonymized peer review process<\/h3>\n

If you are concerned about peer reviewer biases,\u00a0check if your target journal offers\u00a0double-anonymized peer reviews. You may even\u00a0choose to\u00a0identify\u00a0potential reviewers\u00a0for your submission in your cover letter or even mention reviewers to exclude citing conflicting interests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

References<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Challenges Faced by Non-Native Writers In Publishing Papers in Reputed English Language Journals <\/span>https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Intakhab-Khan-2\/publication\/346653698_CHALLENGES_FACED_BY_NON_-NATIVE_WRITERS_IN_PUBLISHING_PAPERS_IN_REPUTED_ENGLISH_LANGUAGE_JOURNALS_PJAEE_17_4_2020\/links\/5fcdfde245851568d146a4c0\/CHALLENGES-FACED-BY-NON-NATIVE-WRITERS-IN-PUBLISHING-PAPERS-IN-REPUTED-ENGLISH-LANGUAGE-JOURNALS-PJAEE-17-4-2020.pdf<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Challenges and strategies for writing to a global audience from a local context\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/risingscholars.net\/en\/news\/details\/1774\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Spoken versus written communication\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/pressbooks.montgomerycollege.edu\/proactivethinker1\/chapter\/spoken-versus-written-communication\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/span>Addressing bias against non-native English-speaking researchers in scientific publishing\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/goel.medium.com\/addressing-bias-against-non-native-english-speaking-researchers-in-scientific-publishing-204c82e5274b<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Want an expert-driven pre-submission check and comprehensive formatting? Check out Editage\u2019s <\/em><\/strong>Desk Rejection Shield Service<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and clear that first hurdle in journal publishing!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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