Why are Manuscript Revisions Necessary?
Just imagine, it is 1970 and you are a young physicist working in black hole theory, which was a new and startling topic in the early 1970s. You have discovered what comes to be…
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Tips on Manuscript Resubmission: How to Write a Good Rebuttal Letter
Following from ‘Five Tips for Writing a Good Rebuttal Letter’, we revisit the theme of manuscript resubmission to academic journals. The initial feedback from editors and…
Finished Submitting a Journal Manuscript: What’s Next?
Every paper submitted to a good scientific journal goes through peer review. Manuscript submission is just the very beginning of what could be a lengthy process, at the end of…
MECA: Simplify Your Manuscript Resubmission
Every scientist knows the pain caused by journal rejection. To ensure compliance, researchers need to modify manuscripts based on the referee suggestions. In certain cases,…
How to Avoid Plagiarism in Research Papers (Part 2)
In our previous article, we introduced the definition of plagiarism and instructions on reusing intellectual output from others without committing plagiarism. We also provided…
Similarity Check: A Unique Plagiarism Screening Tool
Manuscripts provide novel insights that reflect the authenticity and originality of the work when writing and sharing data. To combat plagiarism in manuscripts, CrossCheck (now…
How to Withdraw Manuscript after Submission
You have just completed manuscript submission process for your target journal. The next steps would be initial review by the editor followed by the peer review by the invited…
Fixing Errors in a Published Paper: Tips for Authors
Mistakes in academic publishing happen for all sorts of reasons. They range from simple typographic errors to willful manipulation of findings or results. The way in which these…
How to Submit Your Paper in PubMed
PubMed Central (PMC) is a free resource that provides access to millions of peer-reviewed articles in the biomedical and life sciences field, mainly from the MEDLINE database. The…
OSCOSS: A Collaborative Tool for Social Science Researchers
Publishing academic research is one of the ways by which scholars communicate their findings with each other. As with any science, data is collected, analyzed, and presented; it is…
Know the Journey Behind an Editorial Decision in the Digital Age
After months of data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, it is a huge relief when you finally submit your manuscript for publication. However, what happens to a…
What is a Camera-Ready Copy?
“Camera-ready” copy refers to the final stage of text, tables, and illustrations of a manuscript and includes proper formatting. What is submitted as camera ready is printed as it…
