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12/02/2022

Boilerplate journal rejection language?

In our newest "how can we help you?" thread, a reader asks:

Recently got desk-rejected by Ethics after waiting 4 months. The comment " I am afraid, however, that it is inappropriate for the journal." is boilerplate right?

Interesting question. I'm not sure this is boilerplate. I took a look at a couple of desk-rejects that I received from the same journal, and didn't see this kind of language. Curious to hear what others think!

Posted by on 12/02/2022 at 08:29 AM in Peer review, Publishing |

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TT

I got a desk rejection from Ethics recently, and mine didn't have that language. Maybe the article wasn't a good fit for what Ethics usually publishes?

Posted by: TT | 12/02/2022 at 09:29 AM

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