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Guides for publishing your research.
Practical, plain-English articles on choosing journals, preparing submissions and getting through peer review.
Desk rejection: 8 common reasons and how to avoid them
Why journals reject manuscripts before peer review, and the practical steps that keep your paper out of the desk-reject pile.
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IndexingWeb of Science vs Scopus: what is the difference for your publication?
Web of Science and Scopus compared: who runs them, what SCIE, SSCI and ESCI mean, impact factor vs CiteScore, and which your institution is likely to require.3 min read
SubmissionHow to write a cover letter for journal submission (with template)
What editors look for in a journal submission cover letter, what to leave out, and a clear template you can adapt for your next manuscript.3 min read
PlanningHow long does it take to publish a research paper?
A realistic timeline for journal publication, from preparing the submission to the published article, and the stages where months are most often lost.3 min read
Peer reviewHow to respond to reviewer comments: a practical guide
How to read a revise-and-resubmit decision, structure a point-by-point response letter, and handle reviewer comments you disagree with.3 min read
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