{"id":487,"date":"2020-12-11T10:26:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T10:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=487"},"modified":"2024-02-19T12:53:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T12:53:48","slug":"fix-desk-rejection-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Desk Rejection Reasons and How You Can Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-490\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-490 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-cottonbro-5185079.jpg\" alt=\"Top 5 Desk Rejection Reasons And How YOU Can Fix Them\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Cottonbro on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/white-printer-paper-on-white-printer-paper-5185079\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Along with the intense pressure to publish their work, researchers across the world also have to deal with the crushing disappointment of rejection, or worse <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. With <a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/journal-rejection-learnings\/\">top journals rejecting more than 90% of the manuscripts submitted<\/a>, across research fields,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fit\u2019s a struggle for most. The process of \u2018rinse and repeat\u2019 where manuscripts need to be reformatted and submitted to the next journal is both tedious and frustrating for authors. But there is hope for those dealing with <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">paper rejections<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. \u201cFailure is constructive feedback that tells you to try a different approach to accomplish what you want,\u201d writes best-selling author Idowu Koyenikan, and we agree.\u202fIn fact, data shows that 62% of papers have been rejected at least once by other journals before eventually getting published.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is because the top problems that lead to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can, more often than not, be identified and corrected with a comprehensive\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=5desk-rejection-reasons\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">manuscript submission readiness check<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Here are five <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reasons for rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that are hurting your chances of acceptance, along with actionable tips for authors and a smart solution to help researchers streamline their submission journey and reduce the chances of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/#1_Mismatch_with_journal_aims_and_scope_and_lack_of_originality_novelty_or_significance\" title=\"#1 Mismatch with journal aims and scope, and lack of originality, novelty or significance\u00a0\">#1 Mismatch with journal aims and scope, and lack of originality, novelty or significance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/#2_Poor_language_and_manuscript_presentation\" title=\"#2 Poor language and manuscript presentation\u00a0\">#2 Poor language and manuscript presentation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/#3_Ethical_issues_such_as_plagiarism_simultaneous_submission\" title=\"#3 Ethical issues, such as plagiarism, simultaneous submission\u00a0\">#3 Ethical issues, such as plagiarism, simultaneous submission\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/#4_Flaws_in_research_methodologystudy_design\" title=\"#4 Flaws in research methodology\/study design\u00a0\">#4 Flaws in research methodology\/study design\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/#5_Length_and_inconsistencies_in_manuscript\" title=\"#5 Length and inconsistencies in manuscript\u00a0\">#5 Length and inconsistencies in manuscript\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mismatch_with_journal_aims_and_scope_and_lack_of_originality_novelty_or_significance\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#1 Mismatch with journal aims and scope, and lack of originality, novelty or significance<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Journal editors are always looking to publish high-quality original research that is thought-provoking, has a clear impact, and is likely to garner a large number of citations. On the other hand, the most common mistake authors make is not approaching the right journals to publish their research, which leads to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researcher.Life advice:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fDo an extensive search to <a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/journal-reports\/\">find the most relevant and reliable journal<\/a> for your research, without which you are almost doomed to fail and get a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reject<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> verdict. When submitting your manuscript, be sure to highlight how interesting your research is for the journal audience, how your results can be generalized, and how your paper can have substantial practical, clinical or theoretical implications in your area of research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Poor_language_and_manuscript_presentation\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#2 Poor language and manuscript presentation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Poor language is one of the major <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reasons for rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of your manuscript. Most of the top international journals publish in English, which makes it imperative for you to deliver quality manuscripts devoid of language errors. Even ground-breaking research can face journal <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> if the language is sloppy or the manuscript is not structured logically or missing some sections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researcher.Life advice:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Putting your manuscript through a\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=5desk-rejection-reasons\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">comprehensive language check<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fto weed out typos, grammar and style errors, and issues with logic and flow is essential to avoid <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, especially if you are starting out or are a non-native English speaker. Be sure to avoid the excessive use of jargon or complex terms that are difficult to interpret, which may also be a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reason for rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Finally, before you submit to your chosen journal, make sure your manuscript is complete, follows the recommended format, and all the sections are well presented to avoid <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-5_Illustrate-and-Promote.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-5_Illustrate-and-Promote.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-5_Illustrate-and-Promote-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ethical_issues_such_as_plagiarism_simultaneous_submission\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#3 Ethical issues, such as plagiarism, simultaneous submission<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While scientific research is based on the trust, integrity and ethical conduct of researchers across the globe, there is an alarming lack of understanding about what this means. In fact, data reveals that 10-25% of respondents didn\u2019t know or were confused about plagiarism, duplicate submissions, and authorship, while 31% had never heard about global ethics-related bodies such as COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) or ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors).<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fThis is one of the major <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reasons for rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and ethical misconduct can lead to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or rejection at the peer review stage, so while authors must ensure their study is important and novel, the job does not end there.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researcher.Life advice:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New research is built on previously published papers, which makes it quite possible for authors to unwittingly copy concepts, text, data, processes and\/or methods, making them a likely candidate for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. So when writing, make sure you don\u2019t use content as is, and if you are, place copied text within quotes; you must also remember to mention sources correctly (including adding references for your own published work). Other equally serious <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reasons for rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or even <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> could be submitting manuscripts to multiple journals at the same time or <a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-paper-plagiarism-check-red-flags-in-manuscript\/\">attempting to republish content that has been published earlier without requisite permissions<\/a>, not declaring personal, financial, or professional conflicts of interest, and not getting the right ethical approvals for your work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Flaws_in_research_methodologystudy_design\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#4 Flaws in research methodology\/study design<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For research to be productive and reproducible, it needs to have a clear problem statement and well-defined research questions that are based on sound literature reviews. However, the push to fast-track research to boost publishing lists has fueled a more superficial reporting of data, which is unacceptable and a cause for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in most top journals. Journal editors look at research methodology and study design when deciding whether to accept or reject manuscripts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researcher.Life advice:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even before you start your research project, it is critical to conduct a comprehensive literature review to identify and apply the best-suited research methodology and scientific processes. Be sure you have an unambiguous statement of the problem, which highlights the importance and impact of your research. This is critical to assure the transparency and transferability of research studies and ensure your manuscript does not end up with a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk reject<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Length_and_inconsistencies_in_manuscript\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#5 Length and inconsistencies in manuscript<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the things that shout carelessness and can be a primary reason for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is inconsistencies in your research manuscript. Journal editors are trained to find and remark on such inconsistencies, whether it is the way you mention organization names, list references, or other basic errors. And if your paper is too wordy, far beyond the limit usually mentioned in the author guidelines, it will most likely be headed for the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019desk reject<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019 pile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researcher.Life advice:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be sure to read through the author guidelines of the journal you are submitting your manuscript to and ensure you follow it as closely as possible to avoid <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Keep to the recommended word count and avoid manipulating the fonts, spaces between the lines or stating an incorrect length in your application. It is equally important to conduct a\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=5desk-rejection-reasons\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">pre-submission manuscript assessment<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fto eliminate any problems and inconsistencies between tables, figures and text, including the way you mention references.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are many reasons for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, but these are just some of the most common problems journals cite when manuscripts are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk reject<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ed. It may seem like a lot of work for busy researchers, and this is where\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">My Research Projects by<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researcher.Life\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">can help. Powered by advanced AI designed using 20+ years of editorial intelligence, the My Research Projects tool helps authors avoid <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and save time. Its comprehensive manuscript readiness check covers key submission parameters most journal editors check for and helps you identify potential problem areas in minutes, allowing you to optimize your manuscript before you submit. Ready to bypass <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk rejections<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and accelerate your submission journey?\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=5desk-rejection-reasons\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register for Researcher.Life now<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand take the first step toward publication success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Goldfinch, K. Yamamoto \u2013 Peer review, refereeing and their discontents: a failed model or simply the least worst option? Prometheus Assessed? Research Measurement, Peer Review, and Citation Analysis. ScienceDirect, 2012. Retrieved from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9781843345893500033\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9781843345893500033<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A. Hall, A.J Wilcox \u2013 The fate of epidemiologic manuscripts: a study of papers submitted to epidemiology. Epidemiology. 2007. Retrieved from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17301708\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17301708\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Author Perspectives on Academic Publishing, Global Survey Report. 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