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Thompson LDR. Ten Ways to Improve Getting a Scientific Manuscript Accepted. Head Neck Pathol 2024; 18:22. [PMID: 38503984 PMCID: PMC10951136 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-024-01617-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Scientific publication is the cornerstone to academic and private practice advancement in patient management and outcomes. Writing a manuscript requires a certain discipline and skill set that can be achieved with diligence and hard work. METHODS Anecdotal and review. RESULTS Several factors must be considered in scientific writing and journal manuscript submission and acceptance. Choosing where to submit the manuscript; understanding the instructions to authors; disclosing ethically; formatting correctly; never plagiarizing; supplying high quality appropriate images; creating meaningful tables; curating a pertinent but thorough bibliography; having valid, supported conclusions; and respecting timelines. CONCLUSION A discussion of relevant components in manuscript writing and journal submission to improve your chances of acceptance.
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- Lester D R Thompson
- Head and Neck Pathology Consultations, 22543 Ventura Blvd, Ste 220 PMB1034, Woodland Hills, CA, 91364, USA.
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This review guides prospective authors through the necessary steps to submit a paper to a scientific journal. The journey to publication begins with selecting a journal to submit the manuscript. Considerations when choosing a journal include appropriateness, determining whether a given journal is an ethical and high-quality publication, measurements of journal ranking or impact, and other factors such as associated author costs or high rejection rates. The importance of reading and following the author guidelines is highlighted because they outline the journal's overarching editorial policies and scope of publication, and provide journal-specific instructions for manuscript preparation. Strategies for successful submission as well as common pitfalls to avoid are shared, with specific tips applicable to submitting a paper to Respiratory Care Finally, insights into what the editor wants may guide authors as they seek publication.
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- Sara Moore
- Correspondence: Sara Moore, Respiratory Care, 9425 N MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063. E-mail:
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Parés D. The structure of a scientific article. Cir Esp 2023; 101:136-139. [PMID: 35914723 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2021.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- David Parés
- Sección de Cirugía Colorrectal, Servicio de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Bauerle WB, Braverman MA, Brown AM. A Systematic Approach to Beginning a Retrospective Research Study: A guide for surgical trainees. SURGERY IN PRACTICE AND SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sipas.2022.100132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Colwell AS, Wong FK, Chung KC. Why Do Manuscripts Get Rejected? Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 150:1169-1173. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Lin SJ, Seyidova N, Chung KC. How Can We Help You Get Your Paper Accepted? Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 150:941-945. [PMID: 36170441 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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- Samuel J Lin
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School; and Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School; and Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School; and Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School
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Essential Guide to Manuscript Writing for Academic Dummies: An Editor’s Perspective. Biochem Res Int 2022; 2022:1492058. [PMID: 36092536 PMCID: PMC9458406 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1492058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Writing an effective manuscript is one of the pivotal steps in the successful closure of the research project, and getting it published in a peer-reviewed and indexed journal adds to the academic profile of a researcher. Writing and publishing a scientific paper is a tough task that researchers and academicians must endure in staying relevant in the field. Success in translating the benchworks into the scientific content, which is effectively communicated within the scientific field, is used in evaluating the researcher in the current academic world. Writing is a highly time-consuming and skill-oriented process that requires familiarity with the numerous publishing steps, formatting rules, and ethical guidelines currently in vogue in the publishing industry. In this review, we have attempted to include the essential information that novice authors in their early careers need to possess, to be able to write a decent first scientific manuscript ready for submission in the journal of choice. This review is unique in providing essential guidance in a simple point-wise manner in conjunction with easy-to-understand illustrations to familiarize novice researchers with the anatomy of a basic scientific manuscript.
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Parés D. La estructura de un artículo científico. Cir Esp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2021.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Barroga E, Matanguihan GJ. Creating Logical Flow When Writing Scientific Articles. J Korean Med Sci 2021; 36:e275. [PMID: 34664802 PMCID: PMC8524230 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Numerous guidelines on how to write a scientific article have been published. Many books and articles giving detailed instructions on how to develop a research question, perform a literature search, or design a study protocol are widely available. However, there are few guidelines on how to create logical flow when writing a scientific article. Logical flow is the key to achieving a smooth and orderly progression of ideas, sentences, paragraphs, and content towards a convincing conclusion. This article provides guidelines for creating logical flow when writing the text and main sections of a scientific article. The first step is creating a draft outline of the whole article. Once completed, the draft outline is developed into a single, coherent article that logically explains the study. Logical flow in the text is created by using precise and concise words, composing clear sentences, and connecting well-structured paragraphs. The use of transitions connects sentences and paragraphs, ensuring clarity and coherence when presenting academic arguments and conclusions. Logical flow in the main sections of a scientific article is achieved by presenting the whole story of the article sequentially in the introduction, methods, results, and discussion, focusing attention on the most important points in each section, and connecting all of these to the main purpose of the study.
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- Edward Barroga
- Department of General Education, Graduate School of Nursing Science, St. Luke's International University, Tokyo, Japan.
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Morton PG, Nerges J. Strategies to Turn a Graduate School Paper Into a Publishable Journal Manuscript. AACN Adv Crit Care 2020; 31:371-379. [PMID: 33313707 DOI: 10.4037/aacnacc2020716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Graduate students complete papers for course requirements, doctor of nursing practice and master's projects, and doctoral dissertations. The valuable information contained in these school papers may be appropriate for publication in professional journals. Graduate students must learn the key differences between school paper and journal article styles. Using this critical information, students can revise their school papers in journal style and achieve a successful publication that contributes to the literature and, ultimately, to the care of patients and their families.
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- Patricia Gonce Morton
- Patricia Gonce Morton is Dean Emeritus, University of Utah College of Nursing, 961 North Twin Creek Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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- John Nerges is Instructor and Doctor of Nursing Practice Student, University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Joubert G, Mulder T, Steinberg WJ, Botes J. Journal response types and times: the outcomes of manuscripts finalised for submission by the University of the Free State School of Medicine medical editor, South Africa. Pan Afr Med J 2020; 36:212. [PMID: 32963678 PMCID: PMC7490137 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.212.24175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction health professionals are involved in research as researchers themselves and as supervisors to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Authors may have unrealistic expectations regarding journal submission and review processes. The study aimed to describe journal response types and times for manuscripts finalised for submission by the University of the Free State School of Medicine medical editor. Methods this descriptive cohort study with an analytical component included all manuscripts finalised for submission to accredited journals by the medical editor, 2014-2017. Excel spreadsheets capturing all stages of the manuscript process were used to confidentially note information regarding submission and subsequent journal responses. Results ninety-five manuscripts were submitted to 72 peer-reviewed accredited journals. The total number of submissions was 163. Only 46 (48.4%) manuscripts were accepted by the first journals submitted to. Rejected submissions (n=82) had a median journal response time of 15.5 days (range 0-381 days), with a third being sent for review. Nine manuscripts were accepted with no revisions needed. Accepted submissions (n=72) had a median of one round of revision (range 0-4 rounds), and a median time of 119.5 days (range 0-674 days) from submission to final acceptance. Conclusion within our setting, half of first submissions were unsuccessful, but rejection usually occurred rapidly. Acceptance for publication occurred at a median time of 4 months after one round of revision. If health professionals were made aware of expected outcomes and response times, it may prevent authors from falling victim to the publication practices of predatory journals.
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- Gina Joubert
- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9330, South Africa
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9330, South Africa
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Jha N, Shrestha R, Shrestha S, Bhandary S, Khadka A, Ravi Shankar P. SciPub-019-Getting Your Article Published in Scientific Journals- an Event Report. J Multidiscip Healthc 2020; 13:281-286. [PMID: 32256076 PMCID: PMC7090209 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s243897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction The quantity and quality of published research from Nepal, though improving, are low. Among other factors, lack of knowledge about scientific writing is an important contributor. Thus, with the objective of improving knowledge about scientific writing, a one-day workshop was conducted, entitled, “SciPub-019-Getting your article published in scientific journals”. Methods The knowledge and attitude of participants were evaluated both before and immediately after the workshop. Results Thirty-three individuals participated with most (48.5%) being pharmacists, followed closely by doctors. 66.7% of the participants were males and 72.7% of participants had published one article as of the workshop date while the rest had published two. On specific questions, there was a significant difference between the responses regarding the abstract being the first part of the paper to be written, before and after the workshop. There was also a significant difference between the overall responses of the participants. Conclusion Improvement in the knowledge of the participants about scientific writing and publication was noted. Workshops of similar nature should be regularly conducted to improve the knowledge of new researchers about scientific writing.
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- Nisha Jha
- Department of Pharmacology, KIST Medical College, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Infection Control Unit, Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Harisiddhi, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Harisiddhi, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Public Health & Medical Education, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan, Nepal
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- Department of Public Health, Nobel College of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Oceania University of Medicine, Apia, Samoa
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Perini MV, Christophi C, Muralidharan V. What makes an article impactful? ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:8. [PMID: 32067309 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Marcos V Perini
- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Tofthagen C, McMillan SC. An Academic Perspective on Publishing in Oncology Nursing. Semin Oncol Nurs 2018; 34:393-401. [PMID: 30270141 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2018.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe authorship opportunities for nursing students, encourage writing for publication, and provide practical guidance on reformatting a "school" paper into a version suitable for publication. DATA SOURCES Published literature, authors' experience. CONCLUSION Nursing students have unique opportunities to write for publication during, and beyond, their educational programs. Writing for publication can be a very rewarding experience and a meaningful one, as nurse authors contribute to the body of knowledge of oncology nursing. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING While an excellent paper written for a class, thesis, final project, or dissertation is virtually never publishable without substantial changes, by following the guidance provided in this article, publication is very possible.
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