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Why Manuscript Rejection Is Built into Academic Publishing
Manuscript rejection is one of the most discouraging experiences in an academic’s life. It is easy to interpret a rejection as a judgment on a researcher’s research ability, language skills, or even t…
Inside the Peer Review Black Box: What peer reviewers look for and how to make their job easier
This blog explains what happens to a research paper during the peer review process. Drawing on personal experience as a neuroscience reviewer, the author offers insights that apply across many fields.…
The other side of the desk: A handling editor’s guide to the peer review process
Submitting a manuscript feels like the end of a long journey, but it is just the beginning of the editor's work. In "The Other Side of the Desk," an editor with a decade of experience demystifies the …
What my first lead-author paper’s rejection taught me about journal selection
Choosing the right journal can significantly influence a manuscript’s trajectory. This reflective blog post explores the lessons learned from a first lead-author paper rejection, highlighting how jour…
How I stopped procrastinating and wrote my first lead-author paper
Writing a first lead-author research paper is one of the most intimidating milestones in a PhD student’s career. Even with strong results and positive feedback, self-doubt and fear of criticism can ma…