selecttext Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 I have this MS that was rejected after 4 months. I spent 6 months rewriting and incorporating new data and resubmitted to a lesser journal. This time they didn't even send it off for external review. This MS is freaking haunting my existence. I performed the experiments in October 2010. It's Feb 2013 and it still doesn't have a home.
Dal PhDer Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Have you asked for comments on the latest rejection? Keep working on it, sometimes it's a combination of timing, editors, and luck that gets you through!
selecttext Posted February 17, 2013 Author Posted February 17, 2013 It didn't make it passed the editor in chief this time. They reject 40% outright - that's fine, I just want to be done with this MS already. It's been written and rewritten at least 8 times. The first reject was in peer review and the comments were completely valid. This time, it was sent to an ecology journal and not a botany journal. Even though it's more ecology than botany, I can see why it might not appeal to a broad audience. As long as it is accepted some place before October I'll be happy. At least outright rejection doesn't mean I have to go back to the drawing board or make any substantial changes.
Dal PhDer Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 What I've done occasionally is send the editor of a journal a quick email being like : "I am interested in getting this MS published... [ a few sentences on the overview and relevance ...Is this something you think your publication might be interested in?" The two - three times I've done it, I've gotten a reply back which then lets me know if it's worth pursuing further. Maybe try that? It might help with being discouraged! It can be a really frustrating process, but it's worth it in the end!
selecttext Posted February 17, 2013 Author Posted February 17, 2013 I think these particular journals have huge submission rates and the editor would probably not respond to an unsolicited request. I guess the good thing to come out of this is that it was turned down after only 4 weeks and not 6 months.
fuzzylogician Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Are you consulting with your professors about this? they should know what kind of journal is likely to be interested in your submission and they can help you tweak the rhetoric to best suit the audience of whatever journal you choose. Dal PhDer 1
selecttext Posted February 17, 2013 Author Posted February 17, 2013 Are you consulting with your professors about this? they should know what kind of journal is likely to be interested in your submission and they can help you tweak the rhetoric to best suit the audience of whatever journal you choose. Of course I am. It is tricky to find a home for this particular MS. But since there is no rush, I can try a number of places. Since the 1st journal accepted it for external review, I expect that this revised MS will be accepted some place eventually.
fuzzylogician Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Of course I am. It is tricky to find a home for this particular MS. But since there is no rush, I can try a number of places. Since the 1st journal accepted it for external review, I expect that this revised MS will be accepted some place eventually. I guess maybe your field is different but in mine if you get a revise and resubmit, usually you resubmit to the same journal that has already dealt with out manuscript once you're done with your revision. You don't go through the first stage of submission, get an R&R and then take your submission elsewhere - that tends to upset editors and reviewers.
G2A Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 I guess maybe your field is different but in mine if you get a revise and resubmit, usually you resubmit to the same journal that has already dealt with out manuscript once you're done with your revision. You don't go through the first stage of submission, get an R&R and then take your submission elsewhere - that tends to upset editors and reviewers. I agree but nothing in OP's posts suggest that he/she got an R&R. From what I understand, the manuscript went through to review but was rejected (flat out). OP, is the ecology journal you submitted to high-impact? If you think it may not appeal to the broader ecology community, would you consider submitting it to a more specialized ecology journal?
selecttext Posted February 18, 2013 Author Posted February 18, 2013 The original submission was a flat out rejection in peer review. The ecology journal this time was not interested and took along time to respond. I am going to submit it to another good botany journal since the problem with the first version has been fixed.
SNPCracklePop Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Be persistent, rejection's all too common. My first "first" took 12 submissions and a lot of revisions before finding a home. It'll happen!
Guest ||| Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Persistence my friend, it sounds like you are just having a bad stroke of luck. Your efforts will pay off. Edited May 11, 2013 by |||
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