{"id":5695,"date":"2023-04-18T11:53:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T11:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=5695"},"modified":"2024-02-19T06:38:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T06:38:37","slug":"critical-submission-readiness-checks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/critical-submission-readiness-checks\/","title":{"rendered":"Submitting a Research Paper? Don\u2019t Miss These Critical Submission Readiness Checks!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5696\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-tara-winstead-8850709.jpg\" alt=\"Submitting a research paper? Don\u2019t miss these 5 submission readiness checks!\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2333\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, getting it published, and disseminating your work to a varied audience is a critical part of the research journey. While researchers spend months and years on their research, over 75% authors see the process of preparing and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and ensuring <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">journal article submission readiness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> as a big challenge.<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is no longer enough to write the plain facts when you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submit papers for publication<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, your research paper should follow the author guidelines and be well-written, logically structured, clear, and engaging for both academic experts and non-academic audiences.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting published in reputed journals not only increases the credibility of the research, but having a permanent, searchable, and accessible publication record also bolsters the researcher\u2019s credibility and reputation. However, submitting a research paper<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong> for journal publication is not an easy task<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researchers must follow certain key steps and conduct some critical manuscript <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submission readiness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> checks to meet the high-quality and publication standards set by top journals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are the top five steps and checks that all researchers must do before <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">paper submission for journal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> publication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\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\/critical-submission-readiness-checks\/#Key_points_and_critical_checks_before_submitting_a_research_paper\" title=\"Key points and critical checks before submitting a research paper\u00a0\">Key points and critical checks before submitting a research paper\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/critical-submission-readiness-checks\/#1_Choosing_the_right_journal\" title=\"1. Choosing the right journal\">1. Choosing the right journal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/critical-submission-readiness-checks\/#2_Paper_structure_and_format\" title=\"2. Paper structure and format\">2. Paper structure and format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/critical-submission-readiness-checks\/#3_Highest-quality_academic_writing_and_language\" title=\"3. Highest-quality academic writing and language\">3. Highest-quality academic writing and language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/critical-submission-readiness-checks\/#4_Technical_checks_for_submission_readiness\" title=\"4. Technical checks for submission readiness\">4. Technical checks for submission readiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/critical-submission-readiness-checks\/#5_Submission_completeness_check\" title=\"5. Submission completeness check\">5. Submission completeness check<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/critical-submission-readiness-checks\/#References\" title=\"References:\u00a0\">References:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_points_and_critical_checks_before_submitting_a_research_paper\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key points and critical checks before <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choosing_the_right_journal\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Choosing the right journal<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the most important checks before <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is making sure you\u2019ve found the right home for your research. And <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/4-benefits-of-choosing-the-right-journal-early-in-the-research-process\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">it\u2019s best to choose your journal early in the research journey<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, so you can shape your writing accordingly. But with thousands of journals and publications covering a wide range of subject areas, this is not an easy task. In fact, one of main reason for manuscript rejection is a mismatch with the journal\u2019s aims and scope! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Some journals and publications restrict submissions based on the area of expertise or article format, others focus on specific areas or themes like medicine, political science, or gender studies, while broad-based journals invite submissions on a range of issues or interdisciplinary research.<\/strong> However, researchers must do their due diligence and check if their topic of research aligns with the journal\u2019s goals before <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This makes it critical to understand the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/journal-selection-process\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">journal selection process<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, including how to identify predatory publishers, and follow the recommended guidelines to ensure <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submission readiness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and boost the chance of journal publication.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=submission-readiness-checks-rlife-banner1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/01_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/01_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px-1.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/01_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px-1-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Paper_structure_and_format\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Paper structure and format<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to a journal for publication, you cannot overlook the importance of manuscript structure and formatting checks. Poorly structured and formatted papers can diminish the overall quality and impact of the research paper, even if the content itself is significant. Hence, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submission readiness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> checks for paper structure and format are essential before <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to a journal. <strong>Make sure there is a logical flow of ideas across the introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections that allows readers to quickly understand the research\u2019s significance. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research manuscripts should adhere to journal guidelines on formatting, including font styles, margins, word counts, line-spacing, figures and tables, etc. to avoid potential rejection due to non-compliance. Be sure to check that all citations and references are included and formatted correctly in your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">paper submission for journals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to avoid plagiarism.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Highest-quality_academic_writing_and_language\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Highest-quality academic writing and language<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Poor language and grammar is one of the most common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reasons for desk rejection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"&lt;sup\">,<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> because it makes a paper hard to read and understand. Hence, researchers are not only expected to follow a logical structure and format, but they are also expected to deliver high-quality writing, devoid of any language and grammar errors, when <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for publication. <strong>Well-constructed sentences and paragraphs, appropriate language, and flawless grammar are all critical indicators of the manuscript\u2019s quality, the author\u2019s credibility, and the research\u2019s significance. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It reflects the researcher&#8217;s ability to convey their ideas clearly and concisely, which in turn increases the likelihood of acceptance. So when preparing a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">paper submission for journals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, researchers should invest time and effort in carefully reviewing and editing their papers and even proofreading the final version before <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to achieve the high standards expected by most top journals. Those with English as a second language may benefit from getting their papers reviewed by professional academic editors or choose online AI writing tools tailored for academic writing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Technical_checks_for_submission_readiness\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Technical checks for <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">submission readiness<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apart from language, journals often mandate other <\/span>technical aspects be checked before submitting a research paper<span data-contrast=\"none\"> for publication.<strong> Technical checks include critical elements such as including conflicts of interest statements and ethical approvals, verifying the accuracy and validity of data, ensuring proper citation and referencing of sources, confirming adherence to journal-specific formatting and style guidelines, and providing complete and accurate author information<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Failure to comply with these basic technical checks can result in desk rejection or delays in the publication process. Therefore, it is important for researchers to be aware of and meticulously review and adhere to all the technical requirements of the target journal before <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to increase the chances of successful publication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Submission_completeness_check\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Submission completeness check<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once you are ready with the polished final version of your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">paper for journal submission<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, do a detailed check to verify that all the necessary components are included.<\/span> <strong>Ensuring the manuscript submission package is complete with all the required elements, such as a good cover letter, mandatory approvals and declarations, supplementary materials, and other relevant documents, is crucial when submitting a research paper<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong> for publication<\/strong>.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">The cover letter serves as an introduction to the manuscript and can provide valuable context and information to the editors regarding the research. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ethical approvals signify that the research complies with all ethical guidelines and regulations. Researchers can include supplementary materials, such as datasets, figures, and appendices, to enhance the readers&#8217; understanding of the research and support its findings. However, make sure that these materials are properly formatted, labelled, and included as per the journal&#8217;s guidelines. Thoroughly checking and verifying the completeness of the manuscript submission package before <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting a research paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can help avoid delays or potential rejection.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joy and Stress Triggers: A global survey on mental health among researchers. 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Available at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/fix-desk-rejection-problems\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submitting a research paper, getting it published, and disseminating your work to a varied audience is a critical part of the research journey. 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