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Ten Ways to Improve Getting a Scientific Manuscript Accepted

verfasst von: Lester D. R. Thompson

Erschienen in: Head and Neck Pathology | Ausgabe 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

Scientific publication is the cornerstone to academic and private practice advancement in patient management and outcomes. Writing a manuscript requires a certain discipline and skill set that can be achieved with diligence and hard work.

Methods

Anecdotal and review.

Results

Several factors must be considered in scientific writing and journal manuscript submission and acceptance. Choosing where to submit the manuscript; understanding the instructions to authors; disclosing ethically; formatting correctly; never plagiarizing; supplying high quality appropriate images; creating meaningful tables; curating a pertinent but thorough bibliography; having valid, supported conclusions; and respecting timelines.

Conclusion

A discussion of relevant components in manuscript writing and journal submission to improve your chances of acceptance.

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Titel: Ten Ways to Improve Getting a Scientific Manuscript Accepted
verfasst von: Lester D. R. Thompson
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2024
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Head and Neck Pathology / Ausgabe 1/2024
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-0568
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12105-024-01617-6

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