Revision of a scientific manuscript & response to reviewers

Most manuscripts are not accepted upon their first submission for publication, in fact, most are rejected without peer review. This type of rejection is often done by the editor within 24 hours to a week after submission.  Immediate rejection is a frustrating experience, and you may be disappointed or angry, but it is no reason to despair. You just need to select another journal, change the layout of the manuscript to match the new journal´s format, and submit it again.

If the reviewers suggested that your manuscript needs to be revised before it can be accepted you get a second chance at getting it just right.

Read in my blog how to revise your manuscript and how to reply to the reviewers`comments:
https://www.evscienceconsultant.com/blog/manuscript-revision-response-reviewers

Manuscript before and after submission. Illustration by Jason McDermott of RedPenBlackPen.

Why and How to Avoid publishing in Predatory Journals

Predatory journals send me daily messages that they would be delighted for me to submit a manuscript for publication in their excellent journal. Especially if I submit it this week, or sometime very soon. The names of many of these journals sound pretty familiar as they are often slight variations on names of respected, peer-reviewed journals.  

Read in my blog why and how to avoid publishing in predatory journals:
 https://www.evscienceconsultant.com/blog/predatory-journals-publishing
 

Illustration: Eduardo Luzzatti for the New York Times