Avoid Desk Rejection: Insider Tips to Meet Submission Requirements and Ethical Standards
June 25, 2025 | 7:30-8:30 AM ET
Dr. Amruta Kothare
Quality Expert – Quality & Special Projects, Enago (Publication Support)
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
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. You will also receive an exclusive introduction to our 3-in-1 Manuscript Review Pack, designed to evaluate your manuscript's submission readiness and help you submit with confidence while avoiding rejection.
What You’ll Learn
- 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
Live Q&A with Our Experts
Ask your own questions and get expert advice in the Live Q&A.
Who Should Attend?
- Early-career researchers preparing their first submission
- Senior academics aiming to boost their acceptance rates
- Authors facing desk rejections or delays due to formatting and submission issues
- Researchers keen to stay current on evolving ethical and AI-related standards
Join this live session to learn how to spot red flags before journal reviewers do—and how to fix them with confidence to avoid rejection, delays, or ethical concerns.
About the Speakers
Quality Expert – Quality & Special Projects, Enago (Publication Support)
Dr. Amruta Kothare brings deep academic and industry experience to the world of research publishing. With a Ph.D. in Life Sciences and a strong research background in breast cancer therapeutics. She has a prolific publication record in renowned scientific journals and an impressive track record of securing research grants.
Dr. Kothare currently oversees quality control for high-impact STEM manuscripts and manages premium pre-submission services for global researchers, as a Quality Expert at Crimson Interactive Pvt Ltd. Her role places her at the intersection of research integrity, technical compliance, and publication success—making her uniquely positioned to help authors avoid the common pitfalls that lead to rejection. In addition to her leadership role, she is a Visiting Faculty in Bioanalytical Sciences and a recognized STEM education trainer, known for conducting workshops and lectures on research methodology and scientific communication.