Author Resources

These resources reflect how editors and reviewers evaluate scientific manuscripts. They are intended to support authors at different stages of the publication process.

• Editorial vs Copyediting: Key Distinctions

  An overview of what substantive scientific editing entails—and what it does not—so authors can choose appropriate support.

• What Reviewers Look For

  Key criteria reviewers use to assess clarity, logic, and scientific claims across disciplines.

• Common Causes of Manuscripts Rejection

  Frequent issues unrelated to data quality that lead to rejection or major revision.

• Manuscript Readiness Checklist (presubmission)

  A practical checklist to assess whether a manuscript is ready for peer review.

• Reviewer-Response Checklist (post-review)

  A structured guide for responding to reviewer comments clearly and strategically.

• Professional Disagreement with Reviewers

  Guidance on when and how to disagree with reviewers while maintaining credibility.