Table of Contents
- 1 How do you respond to a journal rejection?
- 2 Why do editors reject manuscripts?
- 3 How do you write a response to an editor?
- 4 How do you deal with academic paper rejection?
- 5 What are the main reasons for rejection of journal articles?
- 6 What happens if the authors submit a revised manuscript?
- 7 How long does it take to review a journal article?
- 8 How does the Editor select referees for a manuscript?
How do you respond to a journal rejection?
“Thanks for your review and comments. They are quite valuable, and I shall go through them for greater understanding, for this and future manuscripts. Thanks also for the opportunity to submit to your journal, and hoping there will opportunities in the future, along with a greater chance of acceptance.”
Why do editors reject manuscripts?
Editors reject manuscripts at this stage for one or more technical reasons: The manuscript is missing essential elements or sections required by the journal. The manuscript subject falls outside of the Aims and Scope of the selected journal or is not likely to be of interest to the readership of the selected journal.
How do you reply to an editor?
How to respond? Read, calm down, reflect, wait a day or two before responding, get author input. Always thank the editor and reviewers • Reviewers are asking questions so that the answers can help improve the manuscript. Authors must also add changes to the manuscript.
How do you write a response to an editor?
Ten simple rules for writing a response to reviewers
- Rule 1: Provide an overview, then quote the full set of reviews.
- Rule 2: Be polite and respectful of all reviewers.
- Rule 3: Accept the blame.
- Rule 4: Make the response self-contained.
- Rule 5: Respond to every point raised by the reviewer.
How do you deal with academic paper rejection?
- Take Your Pulse.
- Reading the Rejection Letter.
- Following the Author Instructions.
- Matching Paper to Journal.
- Obtaining Additional Data or Reanalyzing Existing Data.
- Resubmitting to the Same Journal.
- Resubmitting to a New Journal.
- Bottom Line.
Why editors reject the paper in the preliminary evaluation?
If the domain are listed in the scope of the journal, without checking the research article domain many editors rejected the paper stated that “Your manuscript does not fit within the scope of the journal”.
What are the main reasons for rejection of journal articles?
These are some of the common technical reasons for which papers are rejected:
- Research doesn’t add value to the journal.
- Unclear hypothesis.
- Lack of supporting evidence.
- Poor Analysis.
- Wrong research methodology.
- Inconclusive result.
- Violation of research ethics.
If the authors submit a revised manuscript, the workflow is mostly the same as for the initial submission. The manuscript shall be accepted as it is. A decision requires further reviews.
How long does it take for a journal to reject a paper?
Typical duration: A few workdays to several weeks. The editors decide whether the paper should enter the review process or should be rejected directly, e.g., because it does not fit the journal’s scope or requirements on importance or quality. A rejection at this (or the previous) stage is called desk reject.
How long does it take to review a journal article?
An editor who is invited may decline in some cases. Typical duration: A few workdays to several weeks. The editors decide whether the paper should enter the review process or should be rejected directly, e.g., because it does not fit the journal’s scope or requirements on importance or quality.
How does the Editor select referees for a manuscript?
The editor selects a number of potential referees to review the manuscript. Should a referee decline to review or not perform the review in a certain time (as given by the editor or journal), the editor usually has to select a new referee. The main exception to this is if the other referees already provided sufficient reviews at this point.