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Q: Does a 'Decision in process' status after two months of the 'With Editor' status mean desk rejection?

Detailed question-I submitted my paper on March 31. It was 'With Editor' till the first week of June, that is, for two months. When I inquired through email, they replied that it's under…

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Short answer: Not necessarily. :-)

Long answer: Please allow us to get back on Monday - after the weekend. We responded for now as you seemed quite anxious,…

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Q: In a research study what will help you to identify the potential weakness of the study

  • Asked on July 13, 2020

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Firstly, we have edited your question slightly for enhanced clarity. Also, your question is quite broad-based. That is, the answer to it could actually be any aspect…

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Q: What does "Pending editor assignment" status mean?

Detailed question-I submitted an article to one of Wiley's journals. One week later, the status changed from "undergoing initial checking", to "pending editor assignment". For the first…

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Thank you for your question. This status simply means that your paper is yet to be assigned to an editor. Most…

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Q: How many days are there in a year

  • Asked on June 16, 2021

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Q: How can I index my journal to get indexed with popular databases including SCOPUS?

Detailed question-I am Editor-in-Chief of one of the bi-annual International Journal. Our team of researchers have successfully completed 4 years (4 volumes and 8 issues) recently. I want…
  • Asked on March 21, 2020

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You can get your journal indexed in multiple databases to increase visbility. Therefore, in addition to SCOPUS, it would be great if you select a few other databases…

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Q: What should be the description of the table heading for a scale from 1 to 5?

  • Asked on June 14, 2020

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It seems you are working with a Likert scale, which is typically a five- or seven-point scale measuring levels of agreement over a statement provided in a…

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Q: I have used ChatGPT to polish the English language quality of my paper. Do I need to mention this to the journal?

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Thank you for this critical question. 

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Q: How can I develop a problem statement for my research proposal around social sustainability and construction practices?

Detailed question-My research proposal is on social sustainability and construction practices for institutional buildings in Kyambogo University. An increasing number of students in the…

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Hi Mudde – Welcome to the forum!

Your proposal topic is interesting and (socially) significant. In fact, going by the short description of the problem that…

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Q: Statement of the Problem example

Detailed question-Can you give me a statement of the problem about the level of acceptability of worksheets for film clippings by teachers of english?
  • Asked on May 3, 2021

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Welcome to the Editage Insights Q&A Forum! Thank you for your question on writing a problem statement.  

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Q: When uploading my manuscript, can I leave the 'Comment' box blank?

Detailed question-My manuscript has been accepted. However, when uploading, there is a blank [box] named ‘Comment.’ Can I leave it blank?
  • Asked on June 5, 2020

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Firstly, congrats on your manuscript getting accepted! So, you must presently be uploading the final files. If so, this…

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