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Finding the right journal
Improving your chances of acceptance next time
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- 释放您的研究潜能
- Certified Peer Reviewer Course
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- Finding the right journal
- Fundamentals of manuscript preparation
- Research data management
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- Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) Guidelines
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- Fundamentals of peer review
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- Theme 6: Developing and Applying Methods of Sex/Gender Analysis in Research for SDGs
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- Theme 9: Shaping the Next 10 Years of Research and Interventions for SDGs
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- Theme 4: Global Climate Technology Cooperation Projects and Gender-Mainstreaming Efforts
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- Theme 1: Uniting Funders, Doers, and Custodians of Research to Strategically and Comprehensively Advance Quality Gender Research for SDGs
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- Publishing in the Chemical Sciences
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10 tips for writing a truly terrible review
Keen to brush up your reviewing skills? We start by explaining what not to do.
How to become a reviewer and what do editors expect?
Want to get involved in peer review? We explain how.
How reviewers become editors
Ambitions to be a journal editor one day? Discover why reviewing is a vital step in that journey.
How to review a manuscript
Top tips for writing a great review report.
Finding the right journal
If you want to get your paper published, one of the key challenges you face is finding the right journal for your research. From the aims and scope, to the journal’s values and ethical practice, there are many points to take into account.
You will want to consider the impact of the journal and there are various metrics available to help you do that. In this series of modules, we explore all these important decision factors in detail. We hear from experts who have practical tips to help you make the right choice. And, we share a useful checklist you can use when evaluating the many journals available.
What you will learn
- Tips for assessing a journal’s aims and scope
- Advice on judging a journal’s ethics
- A useful guide to journal and article metrics
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Rejected manuscripts: Next steps and finding the right fit
Has your paper ever been rejected? Most likely yes. Do you know how to deal with it the right way? Probably no.
Understanding manuscript rejection and reasons why
It is important not to take manuscript rejection personally.
Improving your chances of acceptance next time
Since you’ve taken stock of the editor/reviewer comments and found the right journal, what’s next?
Appealing the rejection and why you should think twice
Although appealing the decision is within your right as an author, it’s worth noting that most appeals are not successful unless invited.
Finding the right fit: Resources that make your search easier
In most cases, you’re more likely to find success by submitting your manuscript elsewhere after a rejection.
Transferring your paper and the benefits explained
If you receive a transfer offer, a curated list of journals that match your work is right at your fingertips.
Using the most relevant metrics to help you choose the right journal
After investing so much time and effort in your manuscript, you want to find a journal that has a suitable scope and the quality level you are looking for – not always an easy task.
How to easily spot reliable journals
Learn the steps required to select the right home for your research, improving your chances of publication success.