One of the most neglected aspects of journal submission is the cover letter. Although it may seem like a formality, the cover letter is actually an important part of the submission process. The cover letter is your chance to tell the editor…
The saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words” is very applicable to scientific data as this data is more than just numbers and charts but is also pictures and images. Many scientists will glance through a manuscript just by going…
Many publishers now use electronic manuscript submission and peer-review systems to manage their publications and it is important for authors to get familiar with these as it could save them valuable time and help them communicate better…
In the second part of this interview series, Rebecca takes us through the various processes followed by Obstetrics & Gynecology for manuscripts that are submitted to them for publication. Based on her rich experience, she highlights…
In the second part of our interview, we continue our conversation with Leonie and discuss the various precautions that need to be taken while editing manuscripts, especially those of ESL authors, and the challenges she faces while editing…
In 2011, Alexandra Elbakyan, a graduate student in Kazakhstan, started a website known as Sci-Hub. Since its inception, the site has gained an increasing amount of attention. In fact, from September 2015 to February 2016 over 28 million…