My second article to be published this week! How to choose a journal and write a cover letter is part of the "How to write a scientific paper" special issue of the Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia - official publication of the Saudi Anaesthesia Society. There have been several articles written offering advice on journal selection, but this article is the most thorough of its kind, using recent evidence to inform the strategies presented. Selecting a suitable journal for submitting a manuscript can be a complex and confusing task, and end in disappointment when a paper is rejected quickly for reasons that may not be clear to the author. This article provides details on the factors involved in
I have co-authored a paper with a dream team of peer review experts, published in European Science Editing. Boon, bias or bane? The potential influence of reviewer recommendations on editorial decision-making addresses the topic of reviewers suggesting a decision as a recommendation alongside their peer review report. We consider whether the range of effects this could have on the editorial process, whether it is appropriate for reviewers to make these recommendations, or if an overall decision label should be left to the judgement of the Editor alone. Transparency and accountability are becoming increasingly well-recognised as important underpinnings of reliable and trustworthy science. T
