How to prepare a manuscript fit‐for‐purpose for submission and avoid getting a ‘desk‐reject’

Abstract

First impressions are very important and, when these are negative, they can adversely affect a manuscript's journey through the scientific publication system. This short guide highlights some crucial factors to take into consideration before submitting a manuscript for review in a scientific journal. The aim is to advise authors on the best way to present their research, to comply with formal requirements of a journal and to optimize the first impression made. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Letter from the Editor: Why Are Papers Desk Rejected at European Accounting Review?

“…It is interesting to note that the reasons for desk rejection are very similar in fields different from management (and accounting) (see, e.g. Hierons, 2016;Volmer & Stokes, 2016). We analyze in this section the different reasons for desk rejection as identified in the above table.…”

Desk-rejection of manuscript: How to avoid it

“…First impressions are important and authors must seriously prepare the manuscripts to present their research in the best possible way while complying with the requirements of the journal. 5 Careful preparation avoids a boomerang returning without hitting the target i.e. a successful submission to go past the initial scrutiny beyond the editor's desk, to reach the reviewers and finally accepted for publication.…”

My manuscript was rejected: Why and what can I do?

“…If you submit your manuscript to Perspectives in Psychiatric Care as indicated in the scope it will need to be applicable to psychiatric nursing. Submitting your manuscript that is outside the scope of the journal will most likely lead to an automatic rejection (Volmer & Stokes, 2016).…”