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Q: My paper has been rejected on the grounds of plagiarism. What should I do?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper to a journal and the editor thinks it is similar to another paper that I had published earlier. According to him, it has 20% plagiarized content. He…
  • Asked on June 9, 2014

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Plagiarism means using words, sentences, or ideas from another work without clearly acknowledging the source. According to the ORI Policy…

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Q: Can a rejected paper be revised and submitted to the same journal as a new submission?

Detailed question-My paper was rejected by a journal. After that, I have revised my paper to a great deal, adding more than 50% new data. Can I submit the revised manuscript to the same…
  • Asked on August 6, 2014

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If your paper has been completely rewritten and has a substantial amount of new data and interpretations, you can definitely check with…

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Q: Does an unusually quick peer review indicate rejection?

Detailed question-I submitted my manuscript via "Scholar one manuscripts". It was under review for only one week and now the status is "Awaiting final decision" for 2 days. Does fast…

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On an average, peer review takes anywhere between 1-3 months. It is rather unusual for the review process to be completed within a week…

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Q: Should I throw away my rejected manuscript?

Detailed question-I’m doing a post-doctoral research fellowship in molecular physics. I’ve completed my study and submitted my manuscript. But my manuscript has been rejected by three…
  • Asked on October 16, 2013

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I understand how frustrating multiple rejections can be after all the hard work you’ve put in and the time you’ve spent in designing and…

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Q: How can I implement reviewer comments on a rejected paper in my next submission?

Detailed question-I had submitted a paper for publication in a journal, but it got rejected. Four reviewers commented on my paper. Some of the comments are helpful and can be implemented,…
  • Asked on September 9, 2014

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Getting through peer review is actually very beneficial for your paper, even if your paper has been rejected. Through peer review, you…

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Q: Can I appeal against the rejection of my paper?

Detailed question-After submitting my paper on 30thApr 2015, I have received the final result - rejection - on 2nd May 2016, more than one year later. On going through the decision letter…
  • Asked on May 17, 2016

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While authors have the freedom to appeal against the editorial decision, the final decision is generally not changed. Most authors feel…

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Q: What process is followed by a journal after an appeal against rejection?

Detailed question-My manuscript was recently rejected. However, I felt that my results had been misinterpreted, and so I appealed against the decision. After a few months, the Editor…
  • Asked on June 18, 2015

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Most journals have a clear process for dealing with appeals against editorial decisions. The author usually appeals by sending an email…

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Q: Why does my paper get multiple rejections?

Detailed question-This is third time my paper got outright rejection. There is no comment from the journal editor. Why is it so difficult to get a paper published?
  • Asked on May 21, 2014

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Rejection is a natural part of the publication process. Most authors face rejection several times before their work ultimately gets…

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Q: Can journal rejections sometimes work to your advantage?

Detailed question-My manuscript has been rejected by my two preferred journals even though I incorporated the peer reviewers’ comments. The other journals in my field have lower impact…
  • Asked on October 16, 2013

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Having your paper rejected by a journal can be disheartening, but I have some good news: papers that are rejected before publication may…

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Q: What does the With Editor status mean for an Elsevier journal after being with the Managing Editor (ME)?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper to an Elsevier journal. They sent me a mail stating that it is with the ME. Recently, I received another mail stating that my paper is now with the…
  • Asked on February 1, 2021

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The With Editor status may refer to the handling editor for your paper, known as either the…

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