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'When the board expressed the need for a copy editor, Elsevier's response, they said, was "to maintain that the editors should not be paying attention to language, grammar, readability, consistency, or accuracy of proper nomenclature or formatting."' https://lnkd.in/gGR6iXAY

Hello friends in academia! The journal for Amerikastudien / American Studies is looking for article submissions. If you have anything you want to publish related to anything #American feel free to submit. If you have any questions feel free to reach out! Here is a short overview and their submission guidelines: Call for Papers and Proposals: Amerikastudien / American Studies Amerikastudien / American Studies: A Quarterly is one of Europe’s leading journals in the field of American studies. With a community of over 20,000 readers in at least 85 nations across all continents, we take pride in providing open access online to high-end, interdisciplinary research in the fields of American literature, culture, society, history, politics, media, language, and pedagogies. Founded in 1956, Amerikastudien / American Studies has its home base at the universities of Marburg and Flensburg and ensures highest academic publication standards through a double-blind peer review process, a broadly international board of reviewers, and our collaboration with a professional publishing house. The journal is currently accepting paper manuscripts, proposals for interviews or forum contributions, as well as proposals for special issues via [email protected]. Call for Papers Amerikastudien / American Studies is continuously accepting manuscripts for papers (8,000 words max.) for double-blind peer review. Manuscripts should be submitted to the editorial offices at Europa-Universität Flensburg and Philipps-Universität Marburg via [email protected]. All submissions should be in MS Word format (.docx, 2010 and higher), preceded by an abstract in English of no more than 200 words, and following MLA 7th ed. parenthetical citation style. Articles should contain no references to the author.    Upon submission, please confirm explicitly that the article has not been previously published (online or in print) and is not currently under review elsewhere. An Amerikastudien / American Studies style guide is available here: https://lnkd.in/erZXVgMK #DGfA #Americanstudies #papersubmissions #academicpublishing

What editors for academics do, in part: "Keep the scholar on the vernacular track. That doesn’t mean they have to dumb down what they are writing. Quite the contrary, actually. Working with their editor, they have to make sure that the complexity of what they are talking about is intelligently and clearly conveyed." See more below from Wayne Jones.

Editors often wish to transfer valuable manuscripts that are out of scope to a more suitable sister journal - but are unsure of which one. With Transfer Desk, publishers can easily facilitate smarter manuscript transfers within their portfolio and reduce clogging up the editorial workflow: https://bit.ly/3YTkM98

While a manuscript may be out of scope, an Editor may recognize its value and opt to transfer it to a sister journal - but are unsure of which one. With Transfer Desk, publishers can easily facilitate smarter manuscript transfers within their portfolio and reduce clogging up the editorial workflow: https://bit.ly/3YTkM98

As a scientific editor, your role goes beyond correcting grammar and structure. You are the bridge between researchers and their audience, ensuring that complex ideas are communicated clearly and effectively. Your meticulous attention to detail, understanding of scientific terminology, and commitment to precision help transform manuscripts into impactful publications.   #ScientificEditing #ManuscriptEditing #ResearchPublication   #AcademicEditing #ScienceCommunication #ScientificEditor   #ResearchImpact #EditingTips #DoNotEdit #PeerReview   #AcademicPublishing #ClearScience#ScienceMatters #PublishWithImpact #ManuscriptSupport

Are there themes in ELT that you think are neglected in journals? See yourself as a Guest Editor for a prestigious journal? Here's your chance to propose a Special Issue of the ELT Journal. https://lnkd.in/dS4Vdtww You need include details of the theme, possible articles, possible Guest Editors to manage it, etc. We're particularly keen to open this up to themes we might have overlooked or undervalued. https://lnkd.in/dS4Vdtww

Being rejected by a journal is a common part of publishing. While it may be disheartening, it's an opportunity to improve. This guide will help you craft a professional rebuttal letter in response. #PhD #science #research #publishing #university

If you’re not confident in using in-text citations in your assignments or research papers, you will benefit from this quick guide to using in-text citations in APA, Chicago, and MLA styles: https://lnkd.in/gyUu_8Bw.

https://lnkd.in/dpP8uFD This post discusses reviewing processes and expectations from first consideration of an journal editor?s request to preparation of a professional review.