Q: How do I respond to a potential case of plagiarism in a paper I am reviewing?

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I have to review a paper sent by a journal. In the conclusion, the authors have mentioned a country that is different from the country analyzed in the paper. Is this a sign of plagiarism? If so,…
  • Asked on 14 Jan, 2021

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This is a good catch… and a thought-provoking question. One of the main responsibilities of a peer reviewer, as you may…

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Q: How should I reply to the editor if my manuscript has been accepted after a second revision but under condition?

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I submitted my manuscript after a second revision and received the following response from the editor:

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  • Asked on 13 Oct, 2020

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Firstly, congrats on your paper getting accepted, that too for a special issue! That makes it…

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Q: How do I reply to the referees' comments after a second revision?

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I will be resubmitting my manuscript after a second revision. How do I proceed and how do I reply to the editor and reviewers?

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Hello Lamia – Welcome back to the forum! Your question comes at such an apt time – during Peer Review Week 2020…

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Q: How to respond to confusing peer reviewer comments?

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I received the following reviewer comments which were a bit confusing and difficult to answer: 1. The treatment could have been altered to suit the research question better specially with regard…

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Reviewer comments can sometimes be quite challenging and difficult to understand. In this case, the comments seem to…

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