When you need to publish important research results quickly or present a vital reanalysis of a previously published paper to an interested audience, a brief communication might be the perfect answer. Brief communications, also known as short or rapid communications, allow researchers to effectively report high-quality findings that may not …
Journals nowadays frequently request that authors suggest a couple of peer-reviewers when submitting their manuscripts. Not all journals follow this trend, but some do and make it clear. Before delving into why careful peer-reviewer selection is essential, we should first dispel the myth that the suggested reviewers are never invited …
The question of whether or not to contact a journal editor can be a tough question for most authors. But then this is not a job application or soliciting a favor. For starters, I would check the specifications of your target journal regarding contacting the Editorial board and then ask …
Writing and submitting a grant proposal is not a task enjoyed by most people. However, if you’re a researcher, it’s one that you will probably need to undertake many times. Grant proposals are critical for showcasing your work and convincing funders to back your research project. While obtaining grants brings …
If you’re a young academic at the cusp of your graduate studies, you will need to prepare a compelling personal statement as a part of your grad school application.Are you wondering how to write a winning personal statement for graduate school? This post is for you! Your personal statement for …
A cover letter to the editor for a manuscript submission is the author’s “pitch” as to why the research paper deserves publishing in a particular journal. If you think it is yet another document in the journal submission process for filling in author details and a mere description of the …
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You might only be reading this if you were fortunate enough to make it through the first round of peer-review and are now glaring at peer-review comments. First and foremost, always start off by presuming that the reviewers have your best interest in mind. Next, remember that the primary goal …
