Why desk rejections happen and how young researchers can avoid them: Practical lessons from experience

Publishing our work is a critical part of an ECR’s journey. Papers are not always sent out for revision, and it can be discouraging for ECRs to face desk rejections. Here, Dr. Taddese Zerfu shares his insights on how to minimize the chances of facing a desk rejection.

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Autor principal: Zerfu, Taddese Alemu
Formato: Opinion Piece
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: ECR Life 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175691
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spelling CGSpace1756912025-07-18T16:09:37Z Why desk rejections happen and how young researchers can avoid them: Practical lessons from experience Zerfu, Taddese Alemu research scientists periodicals Publishing our work is a critical part of an ECR’s journey. Papers are not always sent out for revision, and it can be discouraging for ECRs to face desk rejections. Here, Dr. Taddese Zerfu shares his insights on how to minimize the chances of facing a desk rejection. 2025-07-17 2025-07-18T16:09:36Z 2025-07-18T16:09:36Z Opinion Piece https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175691 en Open Access ECR Life Zerfu, Taddese Alemu. 2025. Why desk rejections happen and how young researchers can avoid them: Practical lessons from experience. ECR Life blog posted July 17, 2025. https://ecrlife.org/why-desk-rejections-happen/
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