Selecting the right journal is a purposeful and tactical decision that will affect journal visibility, readership, and acceptance.
Q & A Forum
Journal Selection & Submission
Q: What if my paper gets rejected?
- The rejection process is typical of the publication cycle. Even good manuscripts can be rejected due to the following considerations:
- Mismatch in scope
- Disagreements among reviewers
- Journal space limitations
- Strategy after rejection:
- Analyze reviewer comments and decision letters.
- Edit the manuscript in light of helpful criticism.
- Choose a journal again that has a better fit, scope, and processing time.
- Don’t resubmit right away without making significant changes.