How Do You Revise And Resubmit A Journal?

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  1. Read through the comments and edits. …
  2. Create a master to-do list. …
  3. Work through your master to do list. …
  4. Review the editor’s letter and reviewers’ comments. …
  5. Write a response letter to the editor. …
  6. Resubmit your manuscript and CELEBRATE!

What is a revise and resubmit?

A decision of revise and resubmit (R&R) comes from the editor, having studied the reports. It

expresses the judgment that there is a high enough chance that after one or more rounds of revision

, the paper will be a good enough to publish.

Can you resubmit to a journal?


Yes

. In fact, some journals encourage resubmission after some months. But such resubmission would have addressed concerns from the previous review. In some other cases, Editor can request that a resubmission should have about 50% changes.

How do you revise a journal article?

  1. Read through the comments and edits. …
  2. Create a master to-do list. …
  3. Work through your master to do list. …
  4. Review the editor’s letter and reviewers’ comments. …
  5. Write a response letter to the editor. …
  6. Resubmit your manuscript and CELEBRATE!

Should I revise and resubmit?


Authors should view an invitation to revise

and resubmit as good news because it means the journal has found value with the article. If authors make a considered effort to address reviewers’ comments, then in all proba- bility, the resubmitted article will be accepted for publication.

Can a reviewer reject a paper?

It is

up to the editor whether

to accept or reject. The reviewers only make recommendations. Even if the reviewers give positive recommendations, the editor can decide to reject a paper. If both reviewers give negative recommendations, it is much less likely for the editor to accept a paper.

Why are manuscripts rejected?

The most common reasons for desk rejection were

lack of novelty or being out of the journal’s scope

. Inappropriate study designs, poor methodological descriptions, poor quality of writing, and weak study rationale were the most common rejection reasons mentioned by both peer reviewers and editorial re-reviewers.

Can a paper be rejected after major revision?


Yes your paper does have a chance to be accepted

. If it didn’t, you would not have gotten a major revision, but rather a rejection. Note the editor can choose to accept a paper even if the reviewers recommend rejection. It doesn’t happen often, but it’s possible.

What is major revision in journal?

In short, “major revisions” means

you’ve got work to do on your manuscript

, but you’re still very much in the game. Your target journal’s editor has sent your manuscript to two or more peer reviewers. At least one of them felt that some substantial changes were needed before the journal can publish your work.

How long should a revise and resubmit take?

After the initial cycle, the “ball is back in the authors’ court” for a revision. On average, authors took

about 11 weeks

to resubmit, nearly as long as HSR took to get reviews.

Is revise and resubmit bad?

Authors should view an invitation to revise and resubmit as good news because it means the journal has found value with the article. If authors make a considered effort to address reviewers’ comments, then in all proba- bility, the resubmitted article will be accepted for publication.

How often are revise and resubmit accepted?

For journals I have managed, the number of “major revision” papers that are eventually accepted stays solidly

between 80-90%

. When editors, reviewers, and authors have put time into critiquing and improving a paper, it just seems downright unfair to reject the paper.

What is the difference between resubmission and revision?

3. Resubmission versus Renewal versus Revision Applications. Here’s where it really starts to get complicated. A resubmission (formerly revision) is an amended or revised application that has been previously submitted, but was not funded, and is being resubmitted for new consideration.

Can a paper be rejected after acceptance?

The author represents that

the paper has not been

and will not be published elsewhere and agrees to abide by journal requirements, and to convey the manuscript and its copyright solely to that journal. … The editor has made a commitment to publish the article.

Why do research proposals get rejected?

The most common reasons for proposal rejection boil down to a surprisingly small set of simple and familiar failures: Deadline for submission was not met.

Proposal topic was not appropriate to the funding agency to which it was submitted

. Guidelines for proposal content, format, and/or length were not followed exactly.

Amira Khan
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Amira Khan
Amira Khan is a philosopher and scholar of religion with a Ph.D. in philosophy and theology. Amira's expertise includes the history of philosophy and religion, ethics, and the philosophy of science. She is passionate about helping readers navigate complex philosophical and religious concepts in a clear and accessible way.