Can a paper be rejected after peer review?

Answer: Yes, this can happen. An article can be rejected by an editor without being forwarded for peer-review and without an explanation as to why. Generally however, top-tier journals will provide a reason for rejecting the article, although some may not provide an explanation that helps you to decide your next steps.

Can I submit a rejected paper to another journal?

Since your paper has already received a rejection, it is no longer under consideration by the journal. You are now free to submit the paper to another journal in its current form. Whether you choose to make any changes in it is up to you.

Why can’t I submit the same paper in two different journals?

The fault here is yours. You should never have the same paper be submitted in two different journals at the same time. This is an absolute rule that protects both you as an author and the journal as the publisher from duplication of effort, as well as avoiding situations like this.

Why do journal editors take so long to review articles?

The top researchers in your field are generally asked to peer review article submissions frequently and they often don’t have the time to review all of them. This means that editors then have to find other qualified peers to review the paper.

What happens if my paper is rejected by a journal?

If your paper is rejected, you can submit it to another journal. However, if you want to save time, you can send pre-submission inquiries to several journals at the same time. You can write to the editor of each journal giving a brief summary of your study, and ask them if they would be interested in it.

Should I follow up after submitting a paper to a journal?

If you send a paper to a journal that charges for publication, there is no excuse not to follow up on those charges. Yo have essentially agreed to paying by submitting. Your own time crunches is solely your problem. If you cannot answer E-mails or other correspondence in time, the world will not stop and wait for you.