Emma Jonson What to do if your paper is rejected by a journal?
Submit a revised manuscript to another journal: If you got the impression that the journal that rejected your paper wasn’t the right outlet anyway, consider a more suitable journal. Make sure to address the reviewer comments as well as possible anyway.
Why did my paper get rejected by peer review?
Again, it is not about whether you like it but whether you think the peer-review process had some issues that prevented your paper from being assessed in a fair way. Third, decide whether you are in a position to address the suggested changes made by the reviewers of your paper.
Can You appeal a rejection of a paper?
Indeed, there are many reasons why you should not appeal a rejection. You might have indeed submitted to the wrong journal. Or maybe it was the right journal, but all three reviewers agree that your paper is not good enough and there was little you could do to change the mind of the Editor.
What to do if your paper is rejected for out of scope?
Be succinct and give good arguments. If the Editor rejected your paper as out of scope, explain why it is relevant for the audience of the journal (if it is!), and what you can do to make this clearer in the paper.
Can a paper get rejected after a major revision?
The only stage where an editorial decision will be warranted is for minor or stylistic, cosmetic or maybe adding a few additional references. This would correspond to all reviewers suggesting that the paper be accepted with minor revisions. Any revision of the scientific content will generally need to be re-reviewed.
What should be included in a rejection letter?
The editor usually provides further explanation in the rejection letter on a separate sheet or by including reviewer reports.
How is the publishing process for a research paper?
It is a widely known fact that academic publishing is a rigorous process. For many researchers, especially first timers, the publishing process can be a daunting task. Non-adherence to journal guidelines and publishing protocols result in outright rejections.
Can You republish an article from another journal?
The article contains elements that are suspected to be plagiarized, or it is currently under review at another journal. (Republishing articles or parts of articles, submitting to one or more journals at the same time or using text or images without permission is not allowed. See our ethical guidelines.)
What happens if you submit a paper to the same journal?
In case the paper received a desk rejection, it would not be advisable to submit to the same journal, as the editor has probably not seen much value in your paper.
Can a perfectly written paper be rejected from nature?
A paper may be perfectly written and the science may be very decent, but still rejected from Nature, because its impact is not really large enough.