Avoid Desk Rejection: Insider Tips to Meet Submission Requirements and Ethical Standards

Session Agenda

Good research alone doesn’t guarantee publication. Navigating the submission process can feel like traversing a maze of arbitrary and obscure rules. As a result, manuscripts are frequently rejected due to avoidable errors. Most submissions are rejected at the initial review stage, with over 50% desk rejection before further consideration. Researchers, especially non-native English speakers, often face repeated rejections and delays, often without clear feedback.

Common reasons for desk rejection include:

• Failing to meet journal-specific technical requirements
• Missing declarations or essential documents
• High levels of plagiarism or excessive repetition rates
• Ethical issues from improper AI use

This free webinar offers actionable guidance to help you identify and address key manuscript issues—ensuring compliance with ethical and journal submission standards. It introduces our 3-in-1 Manuscript Review Pack, designed to evaluate your manuscript's submission readiness and help you submit with confidence while avoiding rejection.

Key Takeaways:

• An insider’s view of three key initial screening criteria: plagiarism, AI content detection, and manuscript structure
• How to identify critical red flags that cause desk rejection
• Strategies to enhance clarity, structure, and guideline compliance
• Updates on evolving ethical and reporting standards in academic publishing