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THE REVIEW PROCESS –HOW TO EFFECTIVELY REVISE A PAPER. David Smallbone Professor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, SBRC, Kingston University Associate Editor, Journal of Small Business Management. The Review process.
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THE REVIEW PROCESS –HOW TO EFFECTIVELY REVISE A PAPER David Smallbone Professor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, SBRC, Kingston University Associate Editor, Journal of Small Business Management
The Review process • Submitted papers are assigned by Editor-in Chief to an Associate Editor (AE), who reads paper to decide between desk rejection and assignment to a reviewer • A minimum of 2 reviewers are selected on the basis of their experience & specialist expertise • Reviewers recommend accept/minor revision/major revision/rejection & provide comments for the author and for the editor • Associate Editor makes decision which is communicated to author(s) with copies of reviewers reports
JSBM Review criteria • Does the manuscript contain new and significant information to justify publication? • Does the Abstract clearly and accurately describe the content of the article? • Is the problem under investigation significant and concisely stated? • Are the theoretical underpinnings satisfactorily explained? • Is the methodology adequately explained and sound? • Are the interpretations and conclusions justified by the results? • Is adequate reference made to other work in the field? • Is the language acceptable? • Please rate the priority for publishing this article (1 is the highest priority, 10 is the lowest priority) • Length of paper, no. of figures and tables (if appropriate)
YOUR RESPONSE • Recognise that very few papers are accepted without amendment • If minor or major revision, check to see if there is a deadline • Respond to each the specific points raised by reviewers/AE • When paper is resubmitted include a list of your responses to each point raised by reviewers or an explanation as to why you have not accepted the comment • Recognise that even if ultimately rejected, your paper is likely to have been improved as a result of the review process • Do not submit a rejected manuscript to another journal without modification
YOUR RESPONSE • Take care to check references – for accuracy, detail and inclusion in end list • Seek guidance from others in your field who are more experienced in publishing journal articles.