Journal Selection: Criteria for Evaluating a Journal
Choosing the correct journal to publish someone’s work can be difficult. Many researchers are unsure of which journal to submit their work to. If you send your manuscript to a…
How to deal with improper or unethical peer review
Peer review is an integral component of a successful writing journey. The competency of reviewers is a crucial indicator of the overall quality of work. Peer review has now become…
The Science of Scientific Writing
Overview Scientific writing is a crucial parameter to assess scientific progress. However, until undergraduate courses its importance is merely in the form of a report submitted a day before the…
What to do if a paper gets rejected?
Paper Rejection: Introduction Paper rejection doesn’t mean it is the end of the world. Paper rejection is a part and parcel of publication. It doesn’t reflect that the quality of…
The Outcomes of Research Outputs
What is a Research Output? The dissemination, publication, presentation, communication by which research is made available to individuals other than the author is known as a research output. What are…
DELAYS FOR JOURNAL SUBMISSIONS
Delay in a journal publication is common angst for most authors. Getting a publication is a long-drawn process and each step of the process takes time. The entire process is…
How to respond to peer reviewer
Peer review of your article is perhaps the biggest test in publication. The comment of a reviewer is a critical part of the publishing process that journal editors take very…
HOW TO RESPOND TO JOURNAL EDITORS WHEN REVISIONS ARE REQUESTED
Submitting a manuscript to a scientific journal for publication is usually followed by a tense period of awaiting a response from the editor. The editor may respond in three possible…
Pre-or post-publication peer review: key points for authors
Peer review for reputed journal publication is an age-old practice for academic publications. This is especially critical for scientific publishing that often has crucial findings or absolutist positions that need…
The Dos and Don’ts of How To Reply to Peer review Comments
Receiving a peer review from a journal can be a daunting experience for a new author. Often an author may feel that the peer review is too harsh, that it…