Reasons for Manuscript Rejection

Reasons for Manuscript Rejection Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, Tutorsindia info@ tutorsindia.com

In brief

Challenges to translate research studies conducted

Every researcher wants to see their theory

in the field of pharmaceutical sciences into

published in a high-impact journal. On the other

published manuscripts are common. A research

hand, publishing a paper is difficult, and

manuscript published in a reputable national or

manuscript rejection is a frequent phenomenon in

international journal is known as substantiation of

scholarly literature. At some stage in their career,

accurate and dependable studies conducted by a

any researcher would have a manuscript rejected.

research group. Journal papers, reviews, brief

Researchers will learn from their errors and

letters,

guarantee that their next novel has a smooth path

statements,

to print. A list of the utmost common mistakes that (1)

could lead to your manuscript being rejected .

commentaries, and

proceedings,

editorials

are

expert

examples

of (2)

manuscripts written in scholarly journals

.

‘Research’ and ‘Review’ articles are the most important and influential styles among them, and

I. INTRODUCTION

they are widely published, read, and popularised.

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II. REASONS FOR MANUSCRIPT

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REJECTION There are a variability of explanations for this; the most common (non-limiting) ones are discussed below: 1.

Flaws in methodology

Any manuscripts show that the work performed in the research sample was done incorrectly. It is due to the researcher’s lack of expertise, as shown by the preliminary literature survey conducted before

Lack

of

Novelty,

originality,

and

presentation of an obsolete study

beginning the project. A 300 mg tablet prepared with an 8 mm circular punch would have an

The key criteria that a science journal editor

increased thickness and is thus unsuitable for

emphasizes the most are novelty and non-

preparation. If this is seen in the manuscript, it will

obviousness.

shows

give the reviewers an unscientific interpretation (3).

existing

If a study’s approach is flawed or doubtful, the

experience, a mouth dissolving tablet formulation

results are almost certain to be flawed or questions

of drug-using traditional techniques, technologies,

as well, and even widely regarded peer-reviewed

and proven excipients adds little innovation to the

publications will not consider such a study.

something

existing

Unless different,

state

of

the

researcher

adding

the

to

sector.

the

Furthermore,

introducing an out-of-date analysis when newer

5.

Lack of interpretations

approaches are now available has little to no

The researcher must have adequate knowledge to

experimental merit.

interpret the precise explanations for the study’s findings. Even if the findings aren’t quite what the

2.

Improper rationale

author anticipated, the author should objectively

The purpose of the analysis is to make a point with

understand the reason in the discussion section. It is

proper justifications and adequate evidence. A

not enough to demonstrate good results. If the root

controlled release formulation of a nearly water

cause

insoluble medication may be refused right away on

interpreted, manuscripts will support future study.

these grounds. The rationale, which should be the article’s core subject, should focus on the whole

6.

of

the

negative

effects

is

correctly

Inappropriate or incomplete statistics

manuscript. The last sentence in the introduction

The use of statistics in the methodology and

section should usually include the goal and

findings pages of a manuscript gives it an

objective. Rejection is caused by a lack of

advantage over the competition since statistics are

emphasis and an inability to stick to the

already in demand. The risk of the manuscript

manuscript’s theme.

being accepted would be increased if the data are presented precisely, and mathematical rules are

3.

Unimportant and irrelevant subject

applied.

matter Peer-reviewed journal publications disseminate information. As a result, a manuscript must have

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Reviewers field of knowledge and discretion

considerable empirical merit to be published in a

Occasionally, a manuscript may be submitted to a

well-recognized, international journal. Again, the

reader who is not an authority in the area of the

publisher is on the lookout for anything novel that

matter under consideration. He may send the

still meets the standards of his journal’s reach.

manuscript a glance before determining its fate. In

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such circumstances, it is expected that the

difficult for an assessor to tell the difference

manuscript has a better probability of being

between “introduction” and “discussion” in some

accepted; however, the reverse may also happen.

situations. The introduction aims to present the

8.

research topic and to state the article’s objective(s)

Inappropriateness for the journal

or goal(s). The aim of the ‘discussion’ is to analyze

Before determining whether to submit a research

the

report for review, the Editor-in-Chief considers its

experiments, and analyzing the findings. The

content about that of the journal. If the manuscript

‘materials and procedures’ section should be

is unusual, some journals will research lead

comprehensive enough for every student to

molecules rather than known and proven drug

replicate the analysis. In reality, this is useful for

molecules. The date of publication and the

confirming

importance of the subject matter published in a

‘Discussion’ must be relevant to the research.

study,

make

the

comparisons

study’s

to

The

journal are also important considerations. 11. Journals popularity and the priority is 9.

Lack of In vivo studies

given to the manuscript by the editor

With the introduction of advanced in vivo drug

Some manuscripts have potential, but due to the

measurement

for

status of the journal and the vast number of hits to

estimating drug concentrations in minute amounts

the journal, prospective manuscripts must be

in a specific subject, a manuscript is handicapped if

rejected because they face stiff competition from

the in vitro data is not supported by applicable in

the

vivo observations and correlations. Acceptance of

manuscripts. If a thesis is rejected on these points,

manuscripts based solely on data produced by in

it will eventually find a home in another well-

vitro assessments is difficult in the current

regarded publication (5).

technology

and

methods

Editor-in-higher-graded

Chief’s

research

environment (4). 10. Inappropriate

packaging

of

the

manuscript A less-than-borderline paper may be accepted in certain situations if it is well-packaged. It may be

Table: 1 common reason for manuscript rejection

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Jackson, Debra, and Caroline Bradbury‐Jones. “Top ten reasons papers are rejected during

III. CONCLUSION

initial screening and some tips to avoid early rejection.” (2020): 3899-3900.

Recognize that there are a variety of causes for exclusion. As previously mentioned, publishers are

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and Intakhab A. Khan. “REJECTION OF THE

frequently searching for something very unique.

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Don’t be upset or offended; please don’t take it personally.

An

anonymous

party

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EDITORS’PERSPECTIVE.” PalArch’s

manuscript and takes a decision based on a set of

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pre-determined parameters. Respect his opinions;

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one should be mature enough to discern whether

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the opinions expressed are sincere or merely

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written for the sake of writing. Re-energize yourself by reading the post again and seeing

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Guillaume, Rene, Jesús Cisneros, and Edna Martinez. “Manuscript Rejection and Shame

whether it might be changed in any way, as well as

Resilience in Early Career Faculty of Color:

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