Topic: Beyond Formatting: Hidden Reasons Journals Reject Manuscripts
Date: 16th April 2026
Time: 1:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English
Price: Free
Webinar Overview:
Many manuscripts are rejected before they reach peer review—not due to formatting issues, but because of deeper, often overlooked factors that influence editorial decisions.
Join this free webinar to go beyond basic submission guidelines and understand what journal editors really look for during the initial screening stage. This session will uncover the hidden reasons behind desk rejection, including lack of novelty, poor journal fit, gaps in study design, and unclear research contribution.
What you will learn:
- How editors evaluate manuscripts during the desk review stage and make rejection decisions.
- The key factors influencing rejection beyond formatting, including novelty, journal fit, and research clarity.
- Common gaps in study design and presentation that lead to early rejection.
- Practical strategies to strengthen your manuscript before submission.
- Ways to improve your chances of progressing successfully to peer review.
- Using practical insights and real-world examples, this session will help you better understand editorial expectations and address common weaknesses in your manuscript before submission.
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions live and receive a certificate of attendance.
Strengthen your manuscript before submission—and improve your chances of moving past desk rejection.
About the speaker: Snezana Levic, Academic scientist and speaker
Snezana has worked as an academic scientist in several countries, including the USA, UK and France. Currently, she is an Associate Professor in Physiology at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, at the University of Sussex, Brighton UK., where she leads a research team investigating functional development and maturation of the auditory system, and mechanisms underlying various forms of hearing loss. Snezana has published in top scientific journals, and has extensive experience successfully securing research funding.In addition to research, Snezana is also involved in teaching undergraduate medical students. Snezana holds a PhD in Neuroscience from University of California, Davis.
