{"id":36573,"date":"2025-07-03T10:45:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T05:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?post_type=video&#038;p=36573"},"modified":"2025-06-16T18:54:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T13:24:22","slug":"peer-reviewer-reveals-top-7-reasons-for-desk-rejection","status":"publish","type":"video","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/peer-reviewer-reveals-top-7-reasons-for-desk-rejection","title":{"rendered":"Peer Reviewer Reveals Top 7 Reasons for Desk Rejection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138927588 BCX0\">Desk rejection <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138927588 BCX0\">of research papers is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138927588 BCX0\">more common than you think! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138927588 BCX0\">This video reveals the most common reasons <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138927588 BCX0\">for this practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW182252767 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182252767 BCX0\">Your paper <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182252767 BCX0\">fails to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182252767 BCX0\"> meet the journal\u2019s scope<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182252767 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW182252767 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW243371592 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243371592 BCX0\">Regardless of how good your research is, if it does not fit the scope of the journal, the paper gets rejected before peer review. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243371592 BCX0\">Do not simply focus on the impact factor of the journal. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243371592 BCX0\">Always read the aims and scope before <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW243371592 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/other\/journal-selection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW243371592 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243371592 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">selecting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243371592 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> a journal<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW165783155 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165783155 BCX0\">Your paper is under review <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165783155 BCX0\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165783155 BCX0\"> a different journal.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW165783155 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">Remember, i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\"> i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">s highly unethical to <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW198345127 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/unethical-withdrawal-of-a-manuscript-for-submission-to-a-higher-impact-factor-journal-a-case-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW198345127 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">submit your paper to more than one journal at the same time<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">!<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">If your paper is under review in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">a different journal, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">wait for its decision. In case you wish to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\"> to another journal of your choi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">ce, be sure to withdraw from the first journal and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\">proceed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198345127 BCX0\"> with the submission only after your withdrawal is accepted.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW186339638 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186339638 BCX0\">Your paper does not adhere to the journal\u2019s formatting guidelines.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW186339638 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\">This is one of the most common reasons for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\"> manuscripts being rejected at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW40373917 BCX0\">desk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\">If you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\">are unclear about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\">author<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\"> guidelines<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\">, write to the journal with pre-submission enquiries or seek professional help to get <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW40373917 BCX0\">your<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW40373917 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/research-paper-manuscript-formatting-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW40373917 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">paper formatted as per the target journal\u2019s guidelines<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40373917 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW40373917 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW96407403 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96407403 BCX0\">Your paper is missing key elements.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW96407403 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\">Make sure all key elements (e.g., title, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\">abstract, keywords, references, tables<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\">, figures, or key analyses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\"> are present in the research paper<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\"> in the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\">correct<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\"> format<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\"> Missing even one of these <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\">crucial elements<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82278712 BCX0\"> can lead to desk rejection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW174161294 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174161294 BCX0\">The<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174161294 BCX0\"> quality of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174161294 BCX0\"> language <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174161294 BCX0\">in your paper is not up to the mark.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW174161294 BCX0\"><strong><span class=\"SCXW174161294 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"SCXW174161294 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">All journals <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">insist on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">maintaining<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">clear language<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">accurate<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">grammar in your paper. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">If English is not your first language, reach out to native speakers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\"> in your peer group<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\"> to review your paper or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">opt for<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">professional <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW155252600 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/english-editing\/premium-editing-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW155252600 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">editing services<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155252600 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW155252600 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\">Your tables and figures are not clear.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW29814824 BCX0\"><strong><span class=\"SCXW29814824 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"SCXW29814824 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\">Some journals provide guidelines on how your tables, graphs, figures, and other illustrations should be formatted. They might even have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\">guidelines on the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\"> image<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\">resolution. Read these instructions carefully and ensure that they are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\">submitted<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\"> as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29814824 BCX0\"> (either uploaded as separate files or included in the main manuscript).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\">Ethical concerns<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\">.<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW107578280 BCX0\"><strong><span class=\"SCXW107578280 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"SCXW107578280 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\">Another common reason for desk rejection is plagiarism or other forms of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\">ethical <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\">misconduct.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\">Keep in mind that in addition to plagiarized text, figure duplication is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\">considered unethical.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\"> So, be careful and ensure you have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107578280 BCX0\">referenced all the correct works in your research to avoid plagiarism.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70612,"featured_media":36574,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"new_categories":[],"new_tags":[5832,5833],"series":[],"class_list":["post-36573","video","type-video","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","new_tags-desk-rejection","new_tags-research-paper-rejection"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Peer Reviewer Reveals Top 7 Reasons for Desk Rejection | Editage Insights<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Worried about desk rejection? 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