After being rejected by a journal, how can I resubmit the revised article?
Following journal rejection, resubmission of a substantially revised manuscript to the same journal is generally feasible, provided the rejection was not outright final and the revisions adequately address the reviewers' and editor's critiques.
Successful resubmission requires carefully analyzing all feedback and revising the manuscript comprehensively to address major concerns. Prepare a detailed, point-by-point response letter explaining all changes made, directly referencing reviewer comments and manuscript sections. Ensure revisions strictly align with the target journal's scope and guidelines. Contacting the editor beforehand to express intent to resubmit significantly, based on addressing key critiques, can be prudent. Finally, clearly follow the journal’s specific resubmission procedures.
Effectively resubmitting involves systematically revising based on feedback, crafting a persuasive response letter detailing changes made and justifications where applicable, meticulously proofreading the new manuscript version, and submitting both via the journal's portal while clearly labeling it as a revised submission responding to previous reviews. This demonstrates scholarly responsiveness and significantly enhances the likelihood of acceptance upon re-evaluation. Acknowledge reviewers’ contributions in improving the work, if accepted.
