Emma Jonson How do you respond to reviewers comment Journal?
Responding to reviewers’ comments
- Begin by thanking the reviewer for taking the time to assess your manuscript.
- Then, specify that you’ve addressed all the concerns they raised.
- List all the reviewer’s comments and your answer to each one.
- Avoid giving yes or no answers.
Why do journals ask for suggested reviewers?
So authors might know better how to choose experts in their sub-fields. Moreover, author-suggested reviews allow editors to focus on other tasks in the publication process. For some journals, assigning peer reviewers means a huge time commitment, which can divert journal’s resources, affecting quality.
How do you thank a reviewer for comments?
We would like to thank the reviewers for their thoughtful comments and efforts towards improving our manuscript. In the following, we highlight general concerns of reviewers that were common and our effort to address these concerns. We then address comments specific to each reviewer below.
How do I organize my reviewer comments?
Organize your responses: Reviewers provide their comments and suggestions in the form of paragraphs. Organize these as a numbered list and address each point. You could also organize them further by adding sections for each reviewer’s comment, such as “Reviewer 1” or “Comment 1.”
How do you thank a reviewer?
Here are a few of the things you should keep in mind when responding to positive reviews for maximum impact:
- Thank the Reviewer.
- Respond Quickly To Positive Reviews.
- Keep It Short.
- Be Authentic and Personal.
- Invite Them To Take Action.
- Share The Positive Review.
How do you write a response to reviewers example?
I am/We are grateful to the reviewers for their insightful comments on my paper. I/We have been able to incorporate changes to reflect most of the suggestions provided by the reviewers. I/We have highlighted the changes within the manuscript. Here is a point-by-point response to the reviewers’ comments and concerns.
How do I choose suggested reviewers?
Finding peer reviewers – our top tips
- Check the references in the article.
- Use search tools and databases to find researchers working on similar topics.
- Use your editorial board.
- Consider previous authors and guest editors.
- Ask reviewers who decline for suggestions.
- Use predefined keywords.
- Use previous reviewers.
How many suggested reviewers are there?
Most papers are reviewed by 2-3 reviewers, but to have the 2-3 reviewers available, more potential reviewers have to be contacted because not all invited reviewers will respond or will be available to review the paper. Therefore, journals ask you for 3-6 suggestions.
What should I write in a good review?
Table of contents
- Provide useful, constructive feedback.
- Talk about a range of elements, including customer service.
- Be detailed, specific, and honest.
- Leave out links and personal information.
- Keep it civil and friendly.
- Feel free to update your review if needed.
- Check you’ve got the right domain name or company.
How do you thank a customer for a good review?
Hi [CUSTOMER NAME], thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We’re happy to hear that you loved doing business with us. Your satisfaction is our priority, and as affirmed by your review, we pride ourselves on our exceptional service.
How to respond to reviewer comments in a journal?
Keep in mind that the editor of a journal will receive your comments and may forward them on to reviewers. Your responses should be polite and objective, balancing the line between being concise and complete. There is no space for ego in your response.
What is the response to reviewers’comments in the BMJ?
Response to reviewers’ comments We are very grateful for the reviews provided by the editors and each of the external reviewers of this manuscript. The comments are encouraging and the reviewers appear to share our judgement that this study and its results are clinically important. Please see below, in blue, our detailed response to comments.
What should you say to a reviewer in a paper?
You should first say thank you to the reviewers for the useful comments that they have made to improve the paper. Then, in the same file, you should explain how you have answered each reviewer comment that requires to do something. To do that, I suggest to organize your document as follows.
Do you have to respond to all reviewers?
Recently, we had a student ask on one of our writing courses whether it would be necessary to implement [&all&] the suggestions that [&reviewers&] come up with. No … and yes. No, you don’t have to do everything that [&reviewers&] ask for in your revised paper but, yes, you should [&respond&] to [&all&] their [&comments&].