When submitting manuscripts for peer review, authors are often reluctant to provide information on their manuscript’s submission history, concerned that a prior rejection might reflect badly on their current submission. However, there may be good reasons for...
At the confluence of art and science is scientific illustration. Scientific illustrations provide a window into the world of science that is not typically accessible to laypeople. The impact of a well-done illustration cannot be overstated. Above: Classic examples of...
The Technicast kicks off 2020 with a new episode: Tips for First-Time Authors! Our hosts, Chloe Tuck and Drew Martin, lift the curtain of the peer review process by offering new authors insight into what matters and why. Submitting a manuscript can be...
The complexity of the peer review process creates many opportunities for avoidable delays. From my experience working with publishers, the cover letter is one of the most frequent offenders when it comes to unnecessary wait times. If contributors understand the...
Just as with science, the world of academic publishing is full of cause and effects. We had a recent blog post regarding ResearchGate and whether or not science and social media can coexist. This rise in academic social media presence and a desire to share material...
