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RAMULIFHO, Pfanananl A.  y  FLTCHETT, Jennifer M.. Reducing the chance of manuscript rejection: Tips from editors. S. Afr. j. sci. [online]. 2025, vol.121, n.9-10, pp.1-3. ISSN 1996-7489.  https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2025/21244.

SIGNIFICANCE: All academics receive desk rejections from journals at some point in their careers. While this is never entirely avoidable, one can try to reduce this occurrence. We share insights from the South African Journal of Science (SAJS) to help authors avoid common mistakes that lead to desk rejection, such as misalignment with journal scope, lack of novelty, and ethical issues. Careful attention to these aspects can reduce the chance of a frustrating and avoidable rejection and should become a routine part of the author's pre-submission screening.

Palabras clave : manuscript rejection; peer review process; journal scope; methodological rigour; scientific publishing.

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