Here are a few tips and reminders on the process in general and on responding to peer review comments in particular.
By: Ian Burgess, Group Publisher, Medical & Open Access Publishing, Health Learning, Research & Practice, Wolters Kluwer
Getting published isn’t magic; it’s a process. You don’t need to be Houdini! Just follow a few simple rules, submit to the appropriate journal for your study, and take heed of comments from the editor and peer reviewers. To help you on your way, here are a few tips and reminders on the process in general and on responding to peer review comments in particular.
First of all, remember that editors are looking for novelty, relevance, and quality (see Table 1 for examples), and you should ensure evidence of these are clearly communicated in your submissions.