After writing or extracting an article from a thesis, researchers must prepare their paper for submission to ISI (Institute for Scientific Information) journals. This preparation procedure consists of several key steps, including translation, editing, paraphrasing, formatting, and finally submitting the paper. Let us take a closer look at each of these steps:
If the target journal is international and requires papers to be in English, it may be necessary to have the paper translated by a specialized translator. Specialized translation ensures that the terminology and language used in the paper are accurate and appropriate for the journal's audience.
Editing a research paper requires multiple aspects of improvement. While some may believe that editing is only about correcting spelling and punctuation errors, it is much more than that. It entails checking and revising the content, language, accuracy, organization, clarity, adherence to style and formatting guidelines, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Depending on the journal, there are various types of editing available.
Researchers must use plagiarism detection software and paraphrase to prevent inadvertent overlap or similarity with previously published texts.
Paraphrasing involves rewriting the content with different words and sentence structures while retaining the original message and meaning. When paraphrasing, it is vital to comprehend the original text and present it in your own words without distorting the main points. Reducing the similarity score in the paper is indispensable because high similarity can lead to rejection. As a result, this issue requires special attention.
Proper formatting is essential to meet the specific requirements of the target journal. Formatting includes adhering to guidelines regarding fonts, margins, headings, citations, references, and overall document structure. Ensuring that the paper is correctly formatted enhances its readability and professionalism.
Once the formatting is complete, the final step is to prepare the paper for submission, following the submission guidelines provided by the journal.
The editors evaluate several criteria, including the paper's alignment with the journal's scope and aims. They will also check its adherence to required standards. If a paper does not meet the journal's objectives, they will reject it without further consideration. If the editor approves the paper, it goes through the peer review process.
During the peer review process, reviewers, who are experts in their fields, evaluate the paper. They provide feedback, suggestions for improvement, and recommendations for publication. This review has three possible outcomes:
The journal decides not to publish the paper for a variety of reasons. In this case, the authors should consider submitting their paper to another journal.
Acceptance is the ideal outcome, indicating that the paper meets the journal's standards and will be published.
Reviewers may have concerns or suggestions for changes to improve the paper. They request that the authors make the necessary changes and submit a revised version. Then, they will re-evaluate the revised version and make their decisions on publication.
It's important to note that the peer review process can take time, depending on factors such as reviewer availability and the extent of revisions required. Authors should be prepared for potential revisions and maintain good communication with the journal during this process.
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